Phanes Group, an international end-to-end solar provider headquartered in Dubai, UAE, has promised solar photovoltaic (PV) projects to support in sub-Saharan Africa, as the company relaunches its solar Incubator programme
Renewables
USTDA supports Zambia’s energy generation
![The study will evaluate the optimal mix of on-site wind, solar and battery storage technologies to provide energy generation and services to the Zambian grid. (Image source: USTDA)](/images/usdia.jpg)
The study will evaluate the optimal mix of on-site wind, solar and battery storage technologies to provide energy generation and services to the Zambian grid. (Image source: USTDA)
The US Trade and Development Agency has awarded a grant to Upepo Energy Zambia Limited, a Zambian energy solutions company, to fund a feasibility study for a 150MW wind, solar and energy storage hybrid power plant project in northern Zambia
Lekela funds first wind project in Egypt
![Lekela claimed the West Bakr project would increase Egypt’s wind capacity by 14 per cent. (Image source: Rawpixel Ltd/Flickr)](/images/31313372197_cfaab90899_z.jpg)
Lekela claimed the West Bakr project would increase Egypt’s wind capacity by 14 per cent. (Image source: Rawpixel Ltd/Flickr)
Lekela, the renewable power generation company that delivers utility-scale projects across Africa, has reached a financial close on the 250MW West Bakr project in Egypt
Renewable energy sources to be introduced in Libya
![The introduction of renewable energy in Libya is set to address more electrical power demand for the population without increasing local hydrocarbon consumption. (Image source: Myriam Zilles/Pixabay)](/images/sunrise-3579931_640.jpg)
The introduction of renewable energy in Libya is set to address more electrical power demand for the population without increasing local hydrocarbon consumption. (Image source: Myriam Zilles/Pixabay)
Fayez al-Sarraj, head of the presidential council of the Libyan Government of National Accord, met in Tripoli with Eni’s CEO Claudio Descalzi to discuss the general situation of Libya, with a particular focus on the introduction of renewable energy in Libya and Enis activities in the country
Green for Growth Fund attracts fund to promote MENA green energy measures
![Chairpersons of the GGF Investment Committee and Technical Assistance Committee visiting the GGF-supported Phoenix subproject at the Benban Solar Park, Egypt. (Image source: EIB)](/images/ggf_eib.png)
Chairpersons of the GGF Investment Committee and Technical Assistance Committee visiting the GGF-supported Phoenix subproject at the Benban Solar Park, Egypt. (Image source: EIB)
Climate Action in the Middle East North Africa (CAMENA) invests US$4.42mn in the Green for Growth Fund (GGF) to attract private capital for helping the region fight climate change and together with US$5.52mn European Investment Bank (EIB) investment, the contribution focuses on financing and promoting green energy measures