Building Energy SpA, global renewable energy solution provider, will develop two-20MW ac solar projects in Bulemu, located in Kabwe District, Zambia, which are set to generate 50 GWh each per year
Renewables
AfDB approves US$20mn facility for green mini-grid programme in Congo
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved US$20mn loans to support renewable-based, mini-grid solutions to the off-grid cities of Isiro, Bumba and Genema in Congo
Daystar Power to expand solar power operations in West Africa
Daystar Power, African solar energy company, has signed a US$10mn investment deal with Verod Capital Management and Persistent Energy Capital LLC, aiming to provide solar power solution for commercial and industrial customers across West Africa
Eni starts solar photovoltaic project in Tunisia
Eni has begun constructing new solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Tunisia, aiming to support upstream operations by providing green energy with an off-grid setup
OPIC advances first financing project in Chad
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the USA government’s development finance institution, has committed US$10mn to support the introduction of off-grid solar kits and appliances in Chad