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Report: IRENA Reveals Stark Reality of Electricity Access for All by 2030
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s latest annual report on the progress towards the United Nation’s sustainable development goal seven.
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Havenhill, Others Get $2.3 Million Grant to Power 245 Public Facilities in Nigeria
For these healthcare facilities to deliver quality and efficient services, access to reliable electricity is important.
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How Can Africa’s Energy Sector Attract More Investment?
Attracting institutional investors and pensions funds to Africa’s energy transition remains a challenge in a world in flux. But the problem may be a lack of bankable projects rather than finance.
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$60.2 Million Subsidy Into KPLC to Help Reduce Electricity Tariffs in Kenya
Kenyans are set to receive some reprieve from the cost of electricity tariff thanks to a $60.2 million subsidy Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has received from the government.
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World Bank to Fund $900 Million Development Projects in East Congo
The World Bank and Congo have signed two funding conventions of $900 million to boost female entrepreneurship and access to water and electricity in the east and west of the country, the Bank said in a statement.
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Press Release: COVID-19 Slows Progress Toward Universal Energy Access
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a key factor in slowing progress toward universal energy access.
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US Suspending Solar Panel Tariffs on Four Asian Nations, Not China
Biden’s administration will also invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA) to accelerate domestic production, and use the federal government’s purchasing power to increase demand, a fact sheet said.
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Spark+ Invests US $4 Million in BURN to Accelerate Its Multi-Country Expansion Across Africa
The Fund’s investment will enable BURN to meaningfully increase the capacity of its manufacturing facility in Nairobi.
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