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New IEA Report Lays Out Pathway to Finance Universal Electricity Access in Africa
First-of-its-kind tracking shows investment is rising but remains well below levels needed to close the access gap.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nigeria Anchors Africa’s $3 Billion Solar Push Amid Grid Collapse
In a sign that Nigeria may soon anchor West Africa’s energy leap, four states on Tuesday, October 14, inked solar mini-grid agreements as part of a sweeping push behind a $3 billion renewable energy fund.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Mawingu Raises $20 Million to Expand Affordable Internet Across Rural Kenya
Mawingu’s model combines solar-powered wireless technology with a community-focused approach to bring down costs and overcome the logistical hurdles that have kept larger telecommunications companies out of these areas.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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EU Announces $638 Million to Support Africa’s Clean Energy Transition
The funding will back projects in nine countries, targeting regional power infrastructure and rural access to clean electricity.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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P4G Awards $3.8 Million to 14 Climate Startups Driving Green Innovation in Emerging Markets
This funding will help these early-stage businesses grow breakthrough solutions making them investment-ready to accelerate green growth in emerging markets.
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- Energy, Finance, Technology
- Region
- Global
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BII Commits $20 Million to Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach Initiative
The platform aims to expand access to affordable, reliable energy in underserved African markets.
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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SunCulture and Bridgin To Launch 15 Million USD Structure to Finance Climate-Smart Agriculture in Kenya
Through this partnership, Bridgin will finance portfolios of SunCulture’s farmer receivables, allowing the company to reach more customers while de-risking its balance sheet and reinvesting in scale.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Investing, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: How Fossil Fuel Dependency Keeps Nigerians in Darkness
Nigeria holds more than 200 trillion cubic feet of proven natural gas reserves — the largest in Africa and ninth globally. Yet millions still face daily blackouts.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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