Jean Marie Takouleu

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05 07 2022 | 08:21

IVORY COAST: Yopougon to host a renewable energy training centre

The Ivorian government is launching the construction of a training centre for renewable energy professions in the commune of Yopougon. The project, which will cost 6.5 billion CFA francs (nearly 10…

05 07 2022 | 08:12

TANZANIA: AFD finances water and sanitation in Shinyanga with €75 million

The Tanzanian government signed a financing agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD). The development finance institution has agreed to grant a 75 million euro loan for the implementation…

05 07 2022 | 08:11

AFRICA: A new financial innovation centre for renewable energy

A new partnership is being formed to accelerate access to renewable energy in developing countries, particularly in Africa. The alliance aims to support innovation in financing, the real barrier to…

05 07 2022 | 08:08

UGANDA: Seoul grants $5m for farmers’ climate resilience

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is providing a $5.07 million grant to support the resilience of smallholder farmers in northern Uganda. The funds will be managed by the…

05 07 2022 | 08:04

AFRICA: New PAREF fund to accelerate renewable energy deployment

Investment firm Harith General Partners is joining forces with power producer Anergi to launch a new financing mechanism for renewable energy in Africa. The Pan African Renewable Energy Fund (PAREF)…

26 06 2022 | 08:50

NIGERIA: Husk launches ‘Sunshot’ to provide solar to 2 million people

Electricity access provider Husk Power is launching a new electrification initiative in Nigeria. Called 'Sunshot', the programme is expected to reach 2 million people over the next four years. Husk…

26 06 2022 | 08:42

AFRICA: Investors join forces for climate resilient infrastructure

Several African banks and investment firms are joining forces to finance climate-resilient infrastructure in Africa. The alliance consists of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Africa50 and the new…

26 06 2022 | 08:04

AFRICA: Mirova acquires SunFunder and accelerates its focus on renewable energy

The investor SunFunder has announced that it has been acquired by Mirova, an impact investment fund manager and subsidiary of Natixis Investment Managers. Mirova wants to accelerate investments in…

26 06 2022 | 08:02

BENIN: At the AEF, Engie secures €10m to provide solar energy to 643,000 people

On the sidelines of the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) currently taking place in Brussels, Engie Energy Access signed a €10 million loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB). This loan will…

26 06 2022 | 08:00

EGYPT: Acwa and Hassan Allam to build 1.1 GW wind power complex in Gabal el Zeit

The Egyptian government is entrusting the construction of the Gabal el Zeit wind farm complex to a consortium formed by the Saudi company Acwa Power and the Egyptian Hassan Allam Holding. The wind…

23 06 2022 | 18:50

AFRICA: CrossBoundary mobilises $25m for solar mini-grid financing

The CrossBoundary Energy Access (CBEA) financing mechanism has announced the mobilisation of $25 million for the deployment of solar-powered mini-grids in sub-Saharan Africa. The funds are being…

23 06 2022 | 18:36

SOUTH AFRICA: NERSA approves 80 MWp solar project at Grootegeluk mine

Independent Power Producer (IPP) Cennergi has received approval from South Africa's National Energy Regulator (NERSA) for its Lephalale solar photovoltaic power plant, which was announced in 2021 to…

23 06 2022 | 18:30

AFRICA: BII accelerates climate finance through green bonds

British International Investment (BII) is underwriting $75 million in green bonds. The proceeds of the various transactions are intended to finance small-scale green projects and businesses in Africa…

23 06 2022 | 18:26

IVORY COAST: The European Union finances almost €7 million for rural electrification

The Ivorian government is signing agreements with the European Union (EU) and the French Development Agency (AFD) to provide €6.89 million in funding. The funds will be used to finance a project…

23 06 2022 | 18:24

TOGO: BOAD commits €38m for the 42 MWp Awandjélo solar power plant

The West African Development Bank (BOAD) has approved financing of more than €38 million for the construction of a solar photovoltaic power plant in the town of Awandjélo in northern Togo. The plant…

14 06 2022 | 09:32

GHANA: Government Secures $70m For Off-Grid Solar Electrification

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a $69.88 million financing agreement with the government of Ghana. The funds are earmarked for the implementation of a rural electrification project via…

07 06 2022 | 21:50

CONGO: CGGC and Energaz Sign PPP for Two 331 MW Hydroelectric Plants

China Grezhouba Group Corporation (CGGC) will build two new power plants in Congo alongside Congolese company Energaz.

07 06 2022 | 21:44

AFRICA: Power Africa grants solarisation of 245 clinics in 5 countries

As part of the Power Africa initiative, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing a $2.3 million grant to six providers of off-grid solar energy systems. The devices will be…

07 06 2022 | 21:38

SENEGAL: The Diass solar power plant (23 MWp) officially comes into service

The Senegalese government recently inaugurated the Diass solar power plant located 40 km south-east of the capital Dakar. The installation, which has a capacity of 23 MWp, was financed by the German…

07 06 2022 | 21:28

MOZAMBIQUE: AfDB Supports Mphanda Nkuwa Mega Hydroelectric Project

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is supporting the implementation of the Mphanda Nkuwa mega hydroelectric project in western Mozambique.