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Togo Secures $40 Million Loan for Construction of 42 Megawatt Peak Solar Plant
A loan has been approved for the construction of a 42 Megawatt Peak Awandjelo solar power plant in Northern Togo.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: D.light and SFC Announce Industry-Leading USD $238 Million Multi-Currency Receivable Financing Facility
The new financing vehicle will pave the way for d.light to sustainably expand its PayGo operations across Africa.
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- Energy, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Report: IRENA Reveals Stark Reality of Electricity Access for All by 2030
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s latest annual report on the progress towards the United Nation’s sustainable development goal seven.
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- Global
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Havenhill, Others Get $2.3 Million Grant to Power 245 Public Facilities in Nigeria
For these healthcare facilities to deliver quality and efficient services, access to reliable electricity is important.
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- Energy, Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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How Can Africa’s Energy Sector Attract More Investment?
Attracting institutional investors and pensions funds to Africa’s energy transition remains a challenge in a world in flux. But the problem may be a lack of bankable projects rather than finance.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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$60.2 Million Subsidy Into KPLC to Help Reduce Electricity Tariffs in Kenya
Kenyans are set to receive some reprieve from the cost of electricity tariff thanks to a $60.2 million subsidy Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has received from the government.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Spark+ Invests US $4 Million in BURN to Accelerate Its Multi-Country Expansion Across Africa
The Fund’s investment will enable BURN to meaningfully increase the capacity of its manufacturing facility in Nairobi.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Ghana Signs $69.88 Million Renewable Energy Deal to Enhance Electricity Access
Ghana has signed a $69.88 million renewable energy agreement to enhance electricity access in the next four years.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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