Hong Kong SAR, China// — To spotlight the urgent need—and vast opportunity—for scaling private sector investment to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon, resilient, and inclusive future across the Asia-Pacific region, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) today convened around 400 participants in Hong Kong SAR, China for Climate Business […]
Amidst efforts to adopt sustainable environmental practices, sustainable transportation is a prioritised area of consideration. The quest for sustainable transportation makes electric vehicles (EVs) an appealing alternative to internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, resulting in a growing global EV market.
London, United Kingdom// — Solar panel imports into Africa rose by 60% in the 12 months to June 2025, according to a new analysis (https://apo-opa.co/47StRDY) of China’s solar panel exports data from energy think tank Ember (https://Ember-Energy.org/).
Abidjan, Ivory Coast// — In a significant step toward advancing inclusive climate solutions, the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), in partnership with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) (https://apo-opa.co/44PhRQI), has launched the Gender and Renewable Energy Country Diagnostics (https://apo-opa.co/3GXAwSi)—a pivotal initiative exploring the nexus between gender equity and energy access in six African countries.
New Delhi/Mumbai, India//– To further strengthen India’s renewable energy infrastructure, IFC and IndiGrid [BSE: 540565|NSE: INDIGRID] have partnered to develop a 180 MW/360 MWh standalone battery energy storage system project in Gujarat.
The government of Indonesia has signalled its intention to establish renewable energy plants in Ghana, with a proposed production capacity ranging from 500 to 2,000 megawatts (MW).
Accra, Ghana//-The World Bank Managing Director and Chief Administrative Officer (MDCAO) Wencai Zhang has lauded Africa’s single largest rooftop solar project, located at the Tema Industrial Zone in the Greater Accra Region, during his three-day working visit to Ghana.
Asmara, Eritrea// — The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and Eritrea have signed an agreement for $19.5 million in grant funding for the Desert to Power Eritrea 12MW Mini Grid Project.
In Africa, national grid electricity has not achieved universal penetration and is often unreliable. Rural areas are particularly affected, The International Energy Agency estimates 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa, or 43% of the population, lack access to electricity.
There’s a promising future for African renewables as the continent strives to balance its current reliance on fossil fuels.
