The European Union has voted to increase its binding targets on energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Through the development of the 420MW Nachtigal hydroelectric project, the central African country will increase its installed capacity by 30%.

The United Nations 23rd climate conference, COP23, ended off on a high note as the African Development Bank (AfDB) officially launched its Africa NDC Hub.

South African independent coal power producer, KiPower – a subsidiary of Kuyasa Mining – is opposing the review of the environmental authorisation for a proposed coal-fired power station.

On Wednesday, the South African stock exchange, the JSE, celebrated the launch of its Green Bond Segment, which provides a platform for companies and other institutions to raise funds ring-fenced f

In North Africa, an Egyptian renewable energy developer and Germany-based solar partner, have secured a $87 million syndicated loan for the construction and operation of two solar photovoltaic (PV)

Zimbabwe’s energy deputy minister, Tsitsi Muzenda, has disclosed that the three planned solar energy projects will require $202 million to take off.

Known for holding Africa’s third largest hydropower potential (after the DRC and Ethiopia), Cameroon bares itself as a potential solar attraction as well.

Seeking to reduce dependency on hydropower and embrace renewable energy technologies, the Zomba City Council (ZCC) has become the first Council in the country to install solar powered street lights

A joint World Bank-IFC programme and innovation, Lighting Africa, has announced the launch of a two-year consumer education campaign in Tanzania to promote solar off-grid lighting and energy produc