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Sosian finally finds a lender for its 35 MWe geothermal power plant in Nakuru

Aug 27, 2024 | afrik21.africa | Jean Marie Takouleu

Sosian has completed the financing of its power plant in the Menengai geothermal field in Nakuru County, Kenya. The sole lender for the project is the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), which is providing $68 million. Sosian connected its 35 MWe geothermal power plant to Kenya’s electricity grid in August 2023.
After Burkina Faso and Madagascar, GreenYellow sells its solar assets in Senegal

Aug 21, 2024 | afrik21.africa | Jean Marie Takouleu

GreenYellow’s portfolio in Senegal comprises three rooftop solar power plants in operation with a total capacity of 2.6 MWp, designed to cover the electricity needs of commercial and industrial (C&I) customers through self-consumption. These installations are being purchased by Afreenergy Solar, the subsidiary of Mauritius-based energy company Afreenergy.
Washington grants $1.6B for access to solar energy and drinking water in Angola

Aug 11, 2024 | afrik21.africa | Jean Marie Takouleu

This is record financing for electrification and access to drinking water in rural Angola. The $1.6 billion loan from the Export-Import Bank of the United States of America will benefit Sun Africa, a company based in Miami, Florida. The American company is developing a portfolio of solar mini-grids for electrification and access to drinking water in rural areas, in partnership with ING Capital and Omatapalo.
Engie launches construction of its Grootspruit solar farm in South Africa

Aug 8, 2024 | afrik21.africa | Jean Marie Takouleu

A new project has been launched in South Africa. It’s the Grootspruit solar farm in the province of Free State. The project is being developed by French energy company Engie in partnership with South African independent power producer (IPP) Pele Green Energy. Once the foundation stone for the power station had been laid, the two partners awarded the contract to Aurex Constructors and Ablon Construction.
Ecological transition in Africa: why is Veolia getting closer to NORFUND?

Jul 29, 2024 | afrik21.africa | Jean Marie Takouleu

Veolia has found a new ally for the development of its activities in Africa. The French group specialising in environmental services has signed an agreement with the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (NORFUND) to set up an investment platform. The new financing and development structure, which is intended to breathe new life into Veolia’s business on the African continent, targets industrial companies. This is also the aim of Veolia’s GreenUp programme.
Transboundary waters: Zimbabwe joins two UN global conventions

Jul 24, 2024 | afrik21.africa | Inès Magoum

It’s now official. Zimbabwe becomes the 11th African country to accede to the 1992 Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (the Water Convention) after Ivory Coast, and the 15th African State, after Tunisia in 2009, to ratify the 1997 Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses.
African Seas and Oceans Day: between rescue and preservation

Jul 24, 2024 | afrik21.africa | Boris Ngounou

Rescue efforts for the MV Ultra Galaxy cargo ship are continuing in a remote coastal area of the Western Cape. Led by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), the operation aims to remove the vessel’s low-sulphur fuel, hydraulic oils and fertiliser cargo. Faced with difficult weather conditions, the rescue teams are working hard to avoid an ecological disaster in the Duiwegat region.
Electrochlorination, solar, biodiversity... SEN'EAU's green revolution in Senegal

Jul 24, 2024 | afrik21.africa | Jean Marie Takouleu

How can we ensure the sustainable production of drinking water in Senegal? SEN’EAU, the company that produces and distributes drinking water in urban and peri-urban areas of Senegal, is making strategic investments, starting with improving the water treatment process. To achieve this, chlorine is being replaced by electrochlorination at the plants.
African Day of Seas and Oceans 2024 promotes sustainable growth

Jul 24, 2024 | afrik21.africa | Inès Magoum

Homepage » African Day of Seas and Oceans 2024 promotes sustainable growth African Day of Seas and Oceans 2024 promotes sustainable growth By Inès Magoum - Published on July 24 2024 / Modified on July 24 2024 To mark African Day of Seas and Oceans, which is celebrated every 25 July, the AFRIK 21 editorial team, in partnership with the SUEZ group, is bringing you a series of articles and interviews on the challenges facing this sector, which is essential to sustainable growth in Africa. To...
AFD to finance the deployment of 42 MWp of solar energy in Central Kenya

Jul 23, 2024 | afrik21.africa | Jean Marie Takouleu

French Development Agency (AFD) has reached an agreement with Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) to build a new photovoltaic solar power plant in central Kenya. The project developed by KenGen is an alternative to the drought that regularly affects electricity production through the Seven Forks hydroelectric schemes.