Category: Renewable Energy

African Energy Council Signs MoU with Nigeria’s REA to Boost Clean Energy in Underserved Communities The African Energy Council (AEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to collaborate on expanding access to clean, reliable energy in underserved and unserved communities across the country. This strategic partnership lays the groundwork for impactful collaboration focused on delivering practical energy solutions to areas that need them the most. By leveraging AEC’s

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Namibia’s state-owned power utility, NamPower, has commenced construction of the 100 MW Sores|Gaib Solar Power Plant, located approximately 33 kilometers from Rosh Pinah in the southern part of the country. The $90.3 million project is being financed in part by a $73 million loan from Germany’s development bank, KfW, with NamPower covering the remaining costs. Namibia has historically relied heavily on imported electricity. In 2022, the country sourced nearly 78% of its power from foreign

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Nigeria and Germany have entered into a €20 million partnership aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s transition to renewable energy and supporting its broader clean energy objectives. The initiative will be implemented through the KfW Development Bank in collaboration with the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund, according to the Nigerian Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. This partnership features an initial €20 million grant and a formal project agreement focused on promoting environmentally sustainable development across Nigeria. The

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The Government of Zambia has formalized a $40 million partnership to deploy 50 megawatts (MW) of solar power across 209 public institutions in the Eastern Province, marking a major step toward the country’s clean energy transition. The initiative falls under the Presidential Solar Initiative, spearheaded by President Hakainde Hichilema, which aims to add 1,000 MW of solar energy to Zambia’s national grid by 2025. The agreement was signed between Zambian firm Accura Logistics and international

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