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Africa: British International Investment (BII) commits USD200 million to hydropower in Africa (Engineering News)
- BII will join Norfund in its joint venture with Scatec to support the sector. This is expected to create 180,000 jobs and generate electricity to meet the needs of more than 3 million people.
Africa: USD300m Pan-African Renewable Energy Fund (PAREF) established to accelerate rollout of renewable energy projects in Africa (Green Building Africa)
- Infrastructure investment firm, Harith General Partners, and Anergi Group, a leading African power provider, to develop, finance and execute both greenfield and brownfield projects.
Africa: British International Investment subscribes to USD75 million Green Basket Bond arranged by Symbiotics (ESI Africa)
- The green lending programme provides an innovative platform that will accelerate the origination and funding of green projects through Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSME) banks.
Egypt: 1,100MW wind farm to be constructed on Gulf of Suez (Afrik 21)
- The construction has been entrusted to a consortium formed by the Saudi independent power producer Acwa Power and the Egyptian Hassan Allam Holding.
Mauritania: The European Investment Bank (EIB) partners with country to boost wind, solar and green hydrogen investments (reNews.biz)
- The close cooperation will allow Mauritania to benefit from EIB’s unique technical experience and financial strength.
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