The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a Desert-to-Power technical support programme that will advance the rollout of solar generation in G5 Sahel countries, where 60 million people lack access to electricity
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Clean Technology Fund and Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa announce US$25mn for medium scale independent power producers
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved US$15mn from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) and US$10mn from the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) to advance the African Renewable Energy Fund (AREF) II’s projects to boost low-carbon energy generation in sub-Saharan Africa
Bboxx, EDF, and SunCulture to accelerate access to solar-powered farming in Togo
The Governement of Togo has agreed to partner Bboxx EDF Togo, created by Bboxx and EDF, and SunCulture to help make sustainable irrigation more accessible, increase agricultural productivity, generate additional income and improve economic opportunities for underserved communities in Togo
Global electricity demand set for modest rebound in 2021 according to new IEA report
After experiencing its biggest decline in decades, global electricity demand is expected to rebound modestly next year, led by growth in China, India and other emerging economies, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA)
Gilkes invests in next generation machining capability
Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd. delivers innovative, single source solutions to the small hydropower and high horsepower engine markets and is delighted to showcase its latest investment in next-generation machining capability