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BII, Symbiotics Launch Second Green Basket Bond Across Asia, Africa

British International Investment (BII), a UK-based development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor committed $75 million to the second ‘green basket bond’ arranged by Symbiotics Investments, a financial lender. The green lending program is expected to increase financing to small-scale green projects across Africa and South and South-East Asia through MSME lenders. This project particularly […]

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Green Energy To Outpace Fossil Fuel In Middle-East By 2040: Rystad

Renewables capacity in the Middle East is set to soar in the coming years, with green energy sources outpacing fossil fuel usage in the power sector by 2040, according to Rystad Energy’s latest research. Solar photovoltaic (PV) is expected to emerge as the predominant source, accounting for more than half of the region’s power supply […]

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Trina Storage To Bring 5MWh Elementa 2 Platform In Middle East

Energy storage product & solution provider Trina Storage has announced the release of the 5MWh variant of its innovative Elementa 2 platform in the Middle East. Following the successful global launch of the 4MWh Elementa 2 in London, this Middle East debut showcases Trina Storage’s commitment to innovation in sustainable energy solutions. Building upon Trina […]

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Nordex Receives 295 MW South Africa Turbine Order From EDF Renewables

EDF Renewables (South Africa) a subsidiary of EDF Renouveables has placed orders with the Nordex Group for two wind energy projects in South Africa. According to Nordex, the Korosun 2 cluster, consisting of the Umsobomvu and Hartebeesthoek projects, will comprise 50 N163/5.X turbines with a total capacity of 295 MW. The Nordex Group will also […]

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South Africa’s Solar Adoption Gathers Pace, But Challenges Remain

South Africa has long been plagued by an energy crisis now. This has led to a situation where the nation faces rolling blackouts or load shedding as it has been called, for the past decade and more. It says something for the state of the power sector that a challenge that was predicted well over […]

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News In Brief- Trina Solar in South Africa, Virat Kohli For Amaze And More

Amaze, the energy solutions brand, launched its new brand campaign Hamesha #ReadyToPerform, and showcased its widest range of inverters, batteries, and solar products in Lucknow, today. Virat Kohli headlines the brand promotions. Trina Solar Powers Groundbreaking Mooi Plaats 283MWdc Photovoltaic power plant in South Africa.  Trina Solar  announced its partnership with China Energy International Group and China Gezhouba Group to power […]

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IFC, SIMA Invest $150 mn In Green Bonds For Solar Projects In Africa

International Financial Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), in partnership with Social Investment Managers and Advisors LLC (SIMA Funds or SIMA) and other financiers, has reached the first close of a $150 million solar green bond, which expected to finance productive-use solar projects throughout Africa. The bond is expected to finance […]

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At Least 3000 GW of Renewable Power Projects in Grid Connection Queues: IEA

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released a report on, ‘Electricity Grids and Secure Energy Transitions Enhancing to Support the Foundations for Building Resilient, Sustainable and Affordable Power Systems’. The report emphasises that the grid’s risk is becoming a weak link of clean energy transitions.  The report suggests that a link between delays in grid […]

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One Electric First Indian EV Firm to Mark Entry for Production in African Market

One Electric, a firm that makes electric two wheelers, has announced the manufacture of its flagship electric motorcycle KRIDN locally in Africa. One Electric has formed a joint venture with a locally set up electric vehicle manufacturing firm. The manufacturer of electric two wheelers has offered components, technology and know how for the assembly of […]

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