Four of the 27 projects which have signed power purchase agreements with Eskom, have reached financial close. The four projects, which fall under South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, (REIPPPP), are being...
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved the first funding proposal of the African Development Bank for Zambia’s Renewable Energy Financing Framework. Under the agreement the GCF will provide a $50 million loan and a $2.5 million grant towards the...
The 66 megawatt solar photovoltaic plant (PV) project site in Lephalale, Limpopo, is a ray of light in the country’s efforts to resolve the energy challenge. Communications Minister Faith Muthambi visited the project situated about 5km east from...
Giles Parkinson writes on reneweconomy.com.au that the failure of support systems in Australia means that South Africa now leads with solar projects and Australia follows. “It is ironic that in the same week that the ambitious AUD1.2-billion (R10.9...
A loan scheme and methodological guidelines adopted at this year’s African Carbon Forum in Addis Ababa are looking to smooth Africa’s entry into carbon markets, with East Africa set to play a leading role. The move is designed to allow more African...
