The African Development Bank (AfDB) has welcomed a US$150mn investment in the Desert to Power G5 Financing Facility from the Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Renewables
Mooring technology set for installation at world’s first floating tidal power array

The tidal power plant will provide predictable, renewable, and clean energy. (Image source: Sustainable Marine)
This year, Scottish Sustainable Marine will deliver the first development phase of the Pempa’q In-stream Tidal Energy Project which, when completed, will provide up to nine megawatts of electricity to the province’s power grid
GWEC launches Africa WindPower

Constructing wind farms will drive investment, create clean energy jobs and critical infrastructure. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has announced the launch of Africa WindPower (AWP) to address a clear need for a regional body representing the wind industry
Germany commits SEFA to unlock private investment in renewable energy

The funding will go to unlock private sector investment in green-base load projects. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The German government will contribute approximately US$115.9mn to the African Development Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA)
Trine and Solarise Africa signs US$5.92mn framework agreement

The initiative focuses on advancing investments in key infrastructure across Africa. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Swedish-based impact investment platform Trine has announced partnership with Solarise Africa, a pan-African energy leasing company