Global Utility service provider Engie has confirmed its focus on providing off-grid energy in Africa by expanding solar home system (SHS) and mini-grid activities
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Younicos to launch new microgrids as a service offer
Integrated microgrid slutions will be available with rental durations in the coming five years. (Image source: Ian Muttoo/Flickr)
German-American technology company Younicos has launched new microgrids which aim to combine low cost renewables with diesel in a single contract with flexible conditions
Gigawatt Global signs US$1bn renewable energy deal with ECOWAS
Africa is taking initiatives to meet growing electricity demand of its citizens. (Image source: griggans/Flickr)
Through Gigawatt Global Cooperative UA, the US has signed an agreement with Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), aiming to develop US$1bn renewable energy projects in Africa
ADFD grants US$10.89mn for a rural electrification project in Uganda
The project, once completed, seeks to meet growing electricity demand in rural Uganda. (Image source: Oran Viriyincy/Flickr)
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has approved a US$10.89mn concessionary loan to develop a 33kV rural electrification project at Kalongo in Uganda
Lekela celebrates financial close on two wind power projects in South Africa
Construction will shortly begin at Kangnas and Perdekraal East projects in South Africa. (Image source: Markus Distelrath/Pixabay)
Lekela, the renewable power generation company that delivers utility-scale projects across Africa, has successfully reached financial close on two further wind power projects in South Africa