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Recent announcements
Project developers given first sight of new gender mainstreaming toolkit during REPP-hosted webinar
The free-to-use resource offers a practical guide to help renewable energy developers integrate a gender equality perspective into their projects.
Rwandan mini-grids project secures extra financing
REPP increases investment in ambitious scheme to build over 120 solar mini-grids in rural Rwanda.
REPP supports geothermal project in Zambia
A US$3.2m loan from REPP is to finance up to three new exploratory wells in an ambitious project to build the country’s first commercial geothermal power plant.
Back-to-basics webinar on shareholders agreements attracts more than 100 participants
The live capacity-building event, “Why fit-for-purpose shareholders agreements are critical to your project’s bankability”, aimed to shed light on the complexities of shareholders agreements and was targeted at renewable energy project developers.
2.4MW wind farm nears completion in Tanzania
Country’s first ever wind farm to reach financial close and start construction is nearing completion following US$1.2m loan from REPP.
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.
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.
REPP loan kicks off solar project targeting church-owned properties in Ghana
Surveys to assess the suitability of over 900 church-owned properties in Ghana for rooftop solar panels will commence after REPP agreed to provide a US$290,000 development loan.
Renewable Energy Performance Platform leads €2.5m Series A2 funding round for Cameroon’s leading energy access provider
Investment to support solar home systems company upOwa’s growth and expansion, providing more solar-based power solutions for Cameroonians with no alternative access to electricity.
