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Learning from Kenya’s Electric Vehicle Journey to Drive Sustainable Transport in Nigeria

Mwihaki Chege05 mins

Kenya has made notable strides in promoting sustainable transportation through the successful development of electric vehicles. The country has witnessed substantial growth in the uptake of electric vehicles, particularly within the public transit sector. Studying Kenya’s electric vehicle adoption provides valuable insights for Nigeria, emphasizing the benefits of sustainable transportation and the crucial roles of…

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Understanding Kenya’s Pioneering Role in Advancing Renewable Energy Battery Development

Mwihaki Chege04 mins

Kenya is a member of a collaborative African consortium consisting of nine countries that is at the forefront of advancing battery storage solutions to effectively utilize greater amounts of renewable energy. Battery storage is essential for optimizing intermittent renewables like solar and wind in Kenya. The World Bank-funded BESS project stores excess energy from geothermal…

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EAIF Commits $30 Million for AXIAN Energy's Renewable Vision

Transforming Africa: AXIAN Energy’s Utility-Scale Solar Initiatives

Mwihaki Chege04 mins

AXIAN Energy underwent a strategic transition in 2017, aligning its trajectory with the global shift towards renewable energy. This forward-thinking approach positions AXIAN Energy at the forefront of Africa’s renewable energy revolution. EAIF’s Strategic Support The $30 million loan facility from EAIF is not just a financial injection; it is a catalyst for AXIAN Energy’s…

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Abyssinia Steel inks deal with Empower New Energy for a 2.5 MW solar plant

Abyssinia Steel inks deal with Empower New Energy for a 2.5 MW solar plant

Mwihaki Chege04 mins

East Africa’s leading steel manufacturer, Abyssinia Steel, has taken a major leap towards sustainable energy with a 25-year power purchase agreement with Norway’s Empower New Energy. This partnership marks Empower New Energy’s first investment in Kenya and paves the way for Abyssinia Steel to become fully powered by renewable energy. The project, supported by a…

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Africa50 and AMEA Power Forge a Solar Alliance: Five Countries Get a Power Boost

Mwihaki Chege03 mins

Africa50 and AMEA Power have joined forces to co-develop and invest in solar power plants across five key African countries. This strategic partnership, announced at COP28 in Dubai, aims to illuminate the continent’s future with clean, renewable energy. Sun-Kissed Partnership: Africa50, the infrastructure investment platform backed by the African Development Bank and African governments, will…

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Dar and Sun Africa Partner on Energy Transition and Sustainable Development in Africa

Mwihaki Chege04 mins

Global design and engineering firm Dar Al-Handasah and renewable energy specialist Sun Africa have solidified their partnership with a new memorandum of understanding (MoU). This agreement strengthens their commitment to collaborating on energy transition and sustainable development initiatives across Africa, with a focus on projects in Angola and Nigeria. The initial collaboration will see Dar…

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KenGen to Develop Kenya’s Second Largest Wind Power Plant in Marsabit County

Mwihaki Chege04 mins

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is set to embark on the construction of Kenya’s second largest wind power plant in Marsabit County. With an initial capacity of 200 megawatts (MW), the project is expected to significantly boost the country’s renewable energy generation and contribute to its ambitious goal of achieving a fully green national grid…

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Electric Bus Startup BasiGo Receives $5 Million from British International Investment for Delivery of 100 Electric Buses in Kenya

Mwihaki Chege03 mins

Electric bus startup BasiGo has secured a $5 million investment from British International Investment (BII) to accelerate the delivery of 100 electric buses in Kenya. The funding, sourced from BII’s Climate Innovation Facility, will support BasiGo’s efforts to scale the local assembly of e-buses and expand their presence in Kenya’s public transport sector. BasiGo’s innovative…

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COP28; Multilateral Development Banks Pledge Concerted Action to Address Climate Change in Africa

Mwihaki Chege04 mins

In a united stance at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28), multilateral development banks (MDBs) have reaffirmed their commitment to a concerted global response to climate change, with a particular focus on increasing co-financing and private sector engagement to address the pressing challenges faced by Africa. Despite contributing the least to global warming…

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