Why Investors are Financing Solar-Powered Telecom Infrastructure in Africa
In April 2026, a significant shift in African infrastructure financing has become evident: the convergence…
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Uganda’s Industrial Spark: Direct Power Supply and the 2026 Regulatory Evolution
In April 2026, Uganda’s energy sector is reaping the rewards of the bold legislative reforms…
Why LONGi is Designing for African Extremes
At the Solar and Storage Live Africa event in South Africa, LONGi unveiled its latest…
How Renewable Energy Certificates are Funding Africa’s Off-Grid Future
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved $5.65 million to support solar mini-grids in the…
Why Floating Solar is Zimbabwe’s Best Bet for Energy Security
For decades, the Kariba Dam has been the backbone of Zimbabwe’s power grid. But the…
Why Africa’s Electric Motorbike Future is Built at Home
In 2024, a team of engineers from Stellenbosch University rode a locally manufactured electric motorbike…
Cooling the AI surge: building sustainable liquid-cooled data centres for next-gen workloads
By Steven Santini, Secure Power Vice President, Schneider Electric Sub-Saharan Africa March 2026 Today, single…
PIDG Invests €4.3 Million to Expand Commercial Solar in Senegal
Amsterdam, March 25, 2026, The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) has committed €4.3 million to…
IFC Invests $45 Million to Power Telecom Networks in Ethiopia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is stepping up efforts to expand clean, reliable power for…
AfDB’s P‑REC Facility Unlocks Capital for Mini-Grids in Conflict Zones
The AfDB’s Peace Renewable Energy Certificate (P‑REC) Aggregation Facility, backed by SEFA and partners including…