d.light, Chapel Hill Denham Finalize $7.4M Solar Financing in Nigeria; Sawa Energy Secures Investment for East Africa Renewable Initiatives And More

A global provider of transformative household products and accessible finance for low-income households, along with Chapel Hill Denham, Nigeria’s leading alternatives asset manager, have finalized a significant USD$7.4 million (N10 billion) securitized financing facility.

Sawa Energy , a prominent provider of cost-effective energy efficiency solutions in East Africa, has garnered substantial investment to expedite its mission of transforming the energy sector in the region. Operating in Rwanda and Uganda, the company is addressing the critical issue of energy accessibility for small and medium businesses.

In a groundbreaking move, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi embarked on a tour of the innovative solar microgrid project named “Green Village” in Alexandra. This government-led initiative aims to provide sustainable power solutions to underserved communities, with the 1-megawatt solar-powered plant set to supply approximately 500 households in the informal settlement.

Teraco, Africa’s premier interconnection hub and independent data center provider, has announced a significant milestone: securing its inaugural grid capacity allocation from Eskom. This achievement paves the way for the commencement of construction on a groundbreaking 120MW utility-scale solar PV energy facility in South Africa’s Free State province.

In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, the United Nations Mission In South Sudan (UNMISS) proudly unveils a 100 kW photovoltaic solar power farm at the UN House in the capital. This innovative project, completed in just five months, aims to provide ample energy for the water treatment system catering to offices and staff accommodations, reducing the mission’s carbon footprint.