UK-based renewable energy company, Blue Energy, has announced that it is to build Africas largest solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Ghana
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SunEdison closes US$314 million for South Africa solar projects
Solar energy services provider SunEdison has announced that it has closed US$314mn in long-term debt and equity financing for two utility solar projects in South Africa
Kenya set to construct electricity transmission line from Ethiopia
Kenya is finalising the selection of a consultant to oversee the building of the US$1.2bn electricity transmission line from Ethiopia
EU to invest in Rwandan energy sector
The European Union (EU) has pledged to fund major energy projects in Rwanda from 2013 through to 2015
Rural electrification improves accessibility to services for Kenyan villagers
Residents of Yamugwe village in the Central Province of Kenya have seen improvements to local services since rural electrification was rolled out, according to church pastor and businessman Martin Mbugua