What's new in Africa Power sector - 23th October 2017

Hello dear friends,

This is the 16th edition of my newsletter about what's going on in the power sector in Africa. Basically commented articles I get from the press and my connections, with some personal opinion and food for thoughts. Hope you enjoy it.

GHANA: Stakeholders Evaluate Renewable Energy Efforts. Know more >>

Definitely a lot more can be done in Ghana.

BOTSWANA: Okavango lodge swaps fuel for sun’s clean energy. Know more >>

Small scale Solar PV/Storage hybrid systems starting to get deployed in Africa.

UGANDA: Building Energy inaugurates its first PV power plant in Uganda. Know more >>

Solar PV at utility scale going live in Uganda, and more are coming.

EAST AFRICA: Institutional investors and Banks finance M-Kopa’s expansion with $80M. Know more >>

A substantial boost is expected in the off-grid space with this funding round.

IVORY COAST: Baobab+ and Mobisol are joining hands to bring the PAYG solar revolution. Know more >>

From two strong organizations we expect fast progress on the ground.

UGANDA: SolarNow financing facility aiming to reach 70% of rural Uganda with off-grid systems. Know more >>

Also in Uganda the off-grid is booming.

MOZAMBIQUE: The "Akon Lighting Africa" Initiative Will Electrify Rural Mozambique. Know more >>

And Mozambique...

INTERVIEW: The Future for Financing Africa’s Renewable Energy. Know more >>

Worth reading from Henning Wuester, Director Knowledge, Policy and Finance Centre, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

AFRICA: Engie targets Africa with home solar acquisition. Know more >>

Off-grid is really gaining momentum in Africa.

ZIMBABWE: Funding Stalls Over 30 Power Generation Projects. Know more >>

A comprehensive list of planned power projects in Zimbabwe sharing the funding issue.

Now the sales pitch: If you know about power projects in Africa looking for a co-developer and equity partner please send them my way.

That's all for today. Keep well, keep energyzed.

Jorge Lascas