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CLIMATE TECH
Salesforce Announces Clean Energy Programme Management
Salesforce has introduced Clean Energy Programme Management for Energy & Utilities Cloud. This new solution streamlines the launch, management, and oversight of energy efficiency, conservation, electrification, and EV charging programs to help electric, gas, and water utilities increase customer participation in clean energy programmes. Energy & Utilities Cloud is built on the Einstein 1 Platform, Salesforce’s trusted customer platform. The…
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NEWS
(B)energy Relaunches Africa-Focused Clean Cooking Solution
Africa-focused biogas company (B)energy has re-launched BiogasUnite, a digital platform designed to boost the use of biogas for clean cooking in Africa. The platform was launched during a technical workshop at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2024 last week. Katrin Puetz, Founder and Managing Director of (B)energy, said the company is seeking £780,000 from African and global investors…
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ENERGY
Rosatom leads green energy discussion at African Energy Week
Rosatom reaffirmed its commitment as a key partner for African countries in achieving energy balance by hosting the discussion “From Vision to Action: Africa’s Sustainable Energy Transition through Green Innovation” at African Energy Week 2024 (AEW 2024), the continent’s premier industry event which finished on 8 November in Cape Town, South Africa. Participants discussed the balance between energy security, socio-economic…
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ENERGY
KenGen reveals an ambitious 10-year plan to fast-track green energy expansion
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has unveiled its bold G2G Strategy 2024–2034, a visionary roadmap aimed at spearheading Kenya’s transition to a sustainable and green energy future. The strategic plan cements KenGen’s position as a trailblazer in renewable energy, with a clear focus on expanding geothermal, wind, and solar investments, advancing operational efficiency, and integrating cutting-edge technology for the good…
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NEWS
Bboxx Launches $100 Million Pan-African Carbon Credit Program for Clean Technologies
Bboxx has achieved Gold Standard carbon credit certification for its clean energy projects in multiple countries in Africa, including Rwanda, Kenya, Togo, and the DRC. This recognition covers solar home systems, PAYGO clean cooking solutions, and solar-powered water pumps, collectively generating over 35,000 carbon credits annually. In total, the projects are expected to offset more than 20 million tons of…
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ENERGY
AESL deepens its footprint in Khavda with the award of 7 GW Renewable Energy Evacuation Transmission Network
Adani Energy Solutions (AESL), India’s largest private transmission and distribution company and part of the globally diversified Adani portfolio has completed SPV acquisition of Khavda Phase-IV Part-A transmission project after receiving a letter of intent (LOI) from REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd. The award of this project further strengthens AESL’s position as a leader in India’s energy transition and…
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RENEWABLE ENERGY
Africa’s renewable energy market poses $193-Billion opportunity by 2031
The size of Africa’s investment opportunity in renewable energy represents a potential US$193-billion by 2031. However, realising this potential will require access to innovative funding models and a robust secondary finance market to recycle and widen the available capital pool. This is according to new research from global consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie, commissioned by Revego Fund Managers and MOBILIST. Amid…
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ENERGY
COMESA in partnership with World Bank launch $50 million project to promote sustainable energy access
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the World Bank are set to implement a $50 million regional platform to support COMESA Member States and other participating countries to promote sustainable energy access investments. This is part of a new World Bank $5 billion program designed to accelerate sustainable and clean energy access and provide life-transforming opportunities…
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AFRICA & MENA
OX Delivers secures funding to roll-out affordable clean transport for Africa
OX Delivers, a UK-based emobility startup, has received a £1.2 million funding grant from Energy Catalyst as the company readies its next-generation affordable all-electric OX4 truck for production. The £1.2 million Energy Catalyst grant will fund the development of a sustainable energy infrastructure in Rwanda from which OX Delivers EV trucks will benefit from. OX Delivers is already providing reliable,…
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NEWS
AfDB announces $15M investment in Trade and Development Bank to support clean technologies in Africa
The African Development Bank Group has announced a follow-up equity investment of $15 million in the Trade and Development Bank Group’s (TDB Group) pioneering Class C Green+ shares to support clean technology and low-carbon projects in its member states. The new capital, to be sourced from the Clean Technology Fund (CTF), will also support the establishment of a project preparation…
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