Includes largest ever annual EIB financing for climate action in Africa and 71% in fragile states Leading Team Europe response to back COVID-19 health investment and economic resilience EIB investment improving access to clean water, green energy and flood protection for millions Mobilised EUR 1 billion of new investment to improve opportunities for women and […]
AFRICA: BBE to acquire assets of solar energy provider Solarcentury
B.B. Energy (BBE), a London (UK) based oil and gas trader, announces the acquisition of Solarcentury Africa, the subsidiary of solar energy provider Solarcentury. Through this transaction, BBE is targeting the dynamic solar energy market for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers in Africa. B.B. Energy (BBE) is diversifying its activities. The oil and gas trading […]
EU-Africa Green Talks in Madrid: A green future for Africa
The Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation today hosted a discussion day on energy transition in Africa. The event was held as part of the EU-Africa Green Talks: New investment pathways towards sustainable, […]
Solar energy powers COVID-19 treatment
In some of the poorest parts of the world, where there is no access to a reliable electricity grid, the UN is equipping hundreds of health facilities with solar technologies, allowing them to avoid power outages and save lives. Formerly dependent on costly and polluting diesel generators, which often do not provide sufficient electricity, over […]
Solar and wind power could mitigate conflict in northeast Africa
Research from KU Leuven and VUB on sensitive geopolitical conflict around Ethiopian mega-dam. A new study shows that several disagreements between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt around Africa’s largest hydropower plant, the new Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), could be alleviated by massively expanding solar and wind power across the region. Adapting GERD operation to support […]
KU Leuven: Solar And Wind Energy Can Prevent Conflict In Northeast Africa
A new study shows that a massive expansion of solar and wind power in northeast Africa could ease several tensions between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt around Africa’s largest hydroelectric power station, the new Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Adapting the operation of the GERD to support grid integration of solar and wind power is delivering […]
Renewable energy access key to climate adaptation in Africa: UN chief
Support for climate adaptation in Africa is crucial, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in appealing for greater action to provide renewable energy to hundreds of millions who still lack access to reliable and affordable electricity. “As the continent that has contributed least to the climate crisis, Africa deserves the strongest possible support and […]
EnKing International is now tapping the South African Market
EnKing International, the premier brand for rendering strategic services related to carbon asset management, sustainability and climate change, recently announced its entry into Africa by registering ENKING INTERNATIONAL (PTY) LTD in South Africa, maximizing its presence and scope of climate change advisory services in the region. EKI’s operations in Africa will include carbon asset management, […]
Green hydrogen has role to play in wind, solar energy in Africa
Africa has considerable potential to generate solar and wind energy at a low cost, as it hosts many areas of high solar irradiation and good wind speeds. There is also potential to transport that energy to other areas where there is high demand for green energy to produce hydrogen, Delft University of Technology Professor Dr […]
EU-Africa: 30 days of dialogue on green transition
The Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, in partnership with the European Investment Bank (EIB), will be hosting 30-days of dialogue on green transition and green investment between African and European partners. Events and virtual meetings will take place across Africa and Europe, beginning on 24 March and culminating on 23 April, […]
