Mike, Author at Africa Solar Energy

Teraco Secures Grid Capacity Allocation for 120MW Utility-Scale Solar Project in South Africa

MikeMarch 14, 2024

by MikeMarch 14, 20240

Teraco, Africa’s premier interconnection hub and independent data center provider, has announced a significant milestone: securing its inaugural grid capacity allocation from Eskom. This achievement...

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Dubai International Chamber Facilitates AMEA Power’s Expansion into Mozambique with $150 Million Solar Project

MikeMarch 14, 2024

by MikeMarch 14, 20240

Dubai International Chamber, operating under the Dubai Chambers umbrella, has played a pivotal role in supporting AMEA Power’s entry into Mozambique, marking a significant expansion...

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Swire Renewable Energy A/S Completes Acquisition of South African Renewable Energy Firm, Obelisk Energy Services Limited, and Affiliated Companies in South Africa and Ireland

MikeMarch 14, 2024

by MikeMarch 14, 20240

Swire Renewable Energy A/S, a subsidiary of the Swire Group specializing in renewable energy maintenance and services, has completed the acquisition of Obelisk Energy Services...

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Globeleq Completes US$37 Million Debt Restructuring for South African Solar Plants

MikeMarch 14, 2024

by MikeMarch 14, 20240

Globeleq, a prominent independent power company in Africa, has successfully concluded a senior debt restructuring totaling US$37 million (ZAR682 million) for its 11MW Aries Solar...

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Gauteng Premier Tours Innovative Green Village Solar Microgrid Project In South Africa

MikeMarch 14, 2024

by MikeMarch 14, 20240

In a groundbreaking move, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi embarked on a tour of the innovative solar microgrid project named “Green Village” in Alexandra. This government-led...

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IFC and SIMA Team Up to Introduce $150 Million Solar Green Bond for African Solar Developers, Backed by Finland and GEAPP

MikeMarch 14, 2024March 14, 2024

by MikeMarch 14, 2024March 14, 20240

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has teamed up with Social Investment Managers and Advisors LLC (SIMA Funds or SIMA) and other financiers...

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d.light and Chapel Hill Denham Finalize $7.4 Million Securitized Financing for Off-Grid Solar Expansion in Nigeria

MikeMarch 14, 2024

by MikeMarch 14, 20240

A global provider of transformative household products and accessible finance for low-income households, along with Chapel Hill Denham, Nigeria’s leading alternatives asset manager, have finalized...

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Dutch & Co Collaborates With Golden Exotics For Green Solar Initiative In Ghana

MikeMarch 14, 2024

by MikeMarch 14, 20240

In honor of National Farmer’s Day in Ghana, Dutch & Co proudly announces its collaboration with Golden Exotics, the leading banana producer in Ghana. Herbert...

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Solarcentury Africa and SolNam Energy Granted Licenses for 60 MWp Merchant Solar Project in Namibia

MikeMarch 14, 2024

by MikeMarch 14, 20240

Solar Century Africa Limited (Solarcentury Africa) and SolNam Energy Pty Limited (SolNam) are delighted to announce the receipt of their updated generation license from the...

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Somalia Seeks Expertise For Power Grid Expansion And Institutional Strengthening Project

MikeMarch 14, 2024

by MikeMarch 14, 20240

The Ministry of Energy & Water Resources of the Federal Government of Somalia has issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for consulting services...