Category: Clean energy

Can Africa lead the global EV revolution? Kenya seems determined to try, with a Sh6.12 billion push to install 10,000 charging stations by 2030 an ambitious step toward cleaner, smarter mobility. This ambitious plan, unveiled under the National Energy Compact 2025–2030, signals Kenya’s intent to overcome traditional barriers and position itself as Africa’s EV frontrunner….

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The UK government carbon capture initiative took a major step forward on September 25, 2025, with the signing of Britain carbon storage contracts for two UK carbon capture projects. These new carbon capture UK ventures, part of the commercial carbon capture UK landscape, are set to capture 1.2 million tonnes of CO₂ annually, marking a…

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The Masdar Oman solar project has marked a historic milestone with the Ibri III solar project, Oman’s first utility-scale solar venture. Signed on September 20, 2025, by Nama Power and Water Procurement (PWP), the Masdar Ibri III project brings together a powerhouse consortium of Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar), Al Khadra Partners, Korea…

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For Norfund, it’s the end of an era and the start of another. With the sale of its African hydropower portfolio to Savannah Energy, the Norwegian investor frees up capital to seed the next wave of green energy investments. This transaction marks the completion of Norfund’s full divestment from SN Power, the pioneering renewable energy…

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Africa’s startup ecosystem hit a record high in July 2025, raising $555 million, with clean energy startups like d.light and Sun King leading through massive debt financing deals. However, the surge in “green” investments raises a critical question: are these funds driving genuine sustainability, or are they veiled by greenwashing? This analysis connects the funding…

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What happens when renewable energy meets telecom towers? Ethio Telecom and Huawei are answering that question with the launch of Africa’s first Solar-on-Tower solution in Ethiopia, a milestone set to redefine connectivity across the continent. Driving Green Transformation The Solar-on-Tower initiative has a well-defined mission: to power telecom networks with clean energy while overcoming the…

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As Kenya accelerates its shift toward green mobility, Britam General Insurance has launched a groundbreaking Electric Vehicle (EV) insurance cover, designed to address the unique needs of EV owners. Announced on August 20, 2025, this product supports Kenya’s goal of having EVs constitute 5% of new vehicle registrations by 2025, as outlined in the Ministry…

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