West Africa
Gabon: Total Eren to build 50MWp solar park (Renewables Now)
- The independent power producer plans to construct the solar PV park near Libreville and the facility will feed its power output to the utility SEEG.
Nigeria: Government commissions first solar powered EV charging station (Energy Mix)
- The station falls under the Elective Vehicle Pilot Project and is located at the University of Lagos.
Nigeria: PowerGen has secured project financing for mini-grid project (ESI Africa)
- The developer is partnering with CrossBoundary Energy Access (CBEA), Oikocredit, Triodos Investment Management and EDFI ElectriFI to facilitate the development of 28 DRE systems, with the goal of connecting 55,000 people to electricity in rural areas.
Nigeria: PowerCorp to finance 15MW solar project in Nigeria (Energy Mix Report)
- Proceeds from a recent issuance will be used to fund the development of the 15MW Pre-Phase 1 Solar Project, to further fuel the country’s power development.
Nigeria: Huawei to bridge energy gap in rural communities through renewables (Energy Mix Report)
- The Chinese technology company is positioning itself as an OEM supplier and will work with other stakeholders, including regulators and energy service companies, to improve energy access.
Mali: Concession contract signed for Fana plant (Construction Review)
- The 50MWp solar power plant will be based east of Bamako and its 25-year concession contract was signed by Legendre Energie and Malian government bodies.
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