Gulf States tighten grip on Africa’s green future

Gulf States, led by the United Arab Emirates, are rapidly cementing their dominance in Africa’s renewable energy sector, reshaping the continent’s green transition. Flush with capital and driven by limited domestic markets, Emirati and other Gulf Cooperation Council firms have poured tens of billions of dollars into African solar, wind, and storage projects over the […]

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Empowering Sub-Saharan Women In The Renewable Energy Sector

By Heather Onoh Smarter Grid International (SGI) is a Nigerian based woman owned renewable energy company that caters to the energy deprived populace in ensuring increased access to affordable energy products and services for homes and businesses in Sub Saharan Africa. SGI continues to impact the livelihood of the people and businesses in the base […]

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First Round 5 REIPPP Deals Close, Boosting SA’s Renewable Energy Sector

South Africa’s long-term zero-emissions goals have been considerably bolstered by the recent financial close of the first Renewable Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP) Bid Window 5 deals. By partnering with Standard Bank, EDF Renewables – and its partners H1 and Gibb-Crede – was able to secure financial close for two of its three ‘Koruson 1’ […]

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