South Africa Seeks R440 Billion to Expand Transmission Infrastructure
South Africa needs over R440 billion in the next decade to expand and modernize its transmission infrastructure, according to Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr....
AfDB and Congo Sign $1.5 Million Energy Grants to Boost Electricity Access
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Republic of Congo have signed two grant agreements totaling $1.5 million to enhance the country’s energy sector, expand...
The Only 100% Bankable Module Manufacturer! JinkoSolar Ranks No.1 in Bloomberg BNEF Bankability Report
Recently, JinkoSolar has been announced the ‘only’ solar company to receive 100% bankability recognition in BloombergNEF’s 2024 PV Module Bankability Survey. According to its latest...
Nedbank and Norfund Invest $31M in Pele Energy to Drive South Africa’s Renewable Growth
Nedbank Group and Norwegian investment firm Norfund have announced the acquisition of a “substantial minority” stake in Pele Energy Group, a renewable energy company co-founded...
InfraCo Africa Sells 25% Stake in Golomoti JCM Solar to Old Mutual Malawi, Boosting Renewable Energy Investment
InfraCo Africa Ltd (InfraCo), a member of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), has signed an agreement to sell its 25% stake in Golomoti JCM...
Brazil Strengthens Energy Ties with Africa, Expanding Investment in Renewables
As a key member of the G20, Brazil is expanding its energy cooperation with African nations, aiming to drive regional development and address shared challenges...
Swiss Firm Invests $1 Billion in Solar Fuel Plant in Morocco
Swiss company Synhelion is investing $1 billion to establish a solar fuel plant in Morocco, which will produce 100,000 tons of synthetic fuel annually. The...
Financing Costs: A Key Barrier to Scaling Clean Energy in Africa
Africa’s power demand is surging, with renewables projected to contribute 80% of new capacity by 2030, primarily from solar PV, hydropower, and geothermal sources. To...
JinkoSolar’s Perovskite Tandem Solar Cell Based on N-type TOPCon Sets New Record with Conversion Efficiency of 33.84%
Recently, Jinkosolar has announced that it has achieved a significant breakthrough in the development of its N-type TOPCon-based perovskite tandem solar cell. Independently tested by...