Resource centre
This hub aims to provide useful and relevant information to anyone working to support the growth of sub-Saharan Africa's renewable energy industry. Browse it for REPP news and publications, plus links to a carefully curated bank of external content and resources.
January 2020
Company update - 31/01/20
Gender-themed request for proposals generates 69 applications from 20 countries in Africa
REPP’s RFP was specifically seeking applications for funding for projects that are either majority-owned or led by women, or whose focus is to promote the economic empowerment of women. The call was met with an overwhelming response from project developers from across West, East and Southern Africa.
Reform milestone as Burundi’s first IPP starts construction
African Energy, 30/01/20
Burundi – First solar IPP financed
Project Finance International, 29/01/20
7.5-MW Mubuga solar plant in Burundi begins construction
Renewable Energy World, 29/01/20
Op-Ed: Gender mainstreaming is core to the future of RE businesses
ESI Africa, 27/01/20
Israel-linked solar firm to light up 87,000 homes and businesses in Burundi
The Times of Israel, 26/01/20
Mubuga solar plant marks Burundi’s first grid-connected project
ESI Africa, 24/01/20
REPP-backed solar project of 7.5 MW ready for construction in Burundi
Renewables Now, 23/01/20
Press release - 23/01/20
Ground-breaking solar plant to begin full construction
Gigawatt Global’s 7.5MW solar plant in Burundi to become first grid-connected project supported by REPP to begin full construction.
