The CLASP-GEAPP Initiative, worth $6.1 million, aims to install 10,000 solar appliances and generate green jobs in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria

Posted on :Monday , 30th June 2025

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and the international NGO CLASP are launching a new $6.1 million project aimed at accelerating energy-driven growth in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria. Through the expanded Productive Use Financing Facility (PUFF), the initiative aims to enhance the access of low-income households and small businesses access to reasonably priced, revenue-gen. . .

Moi University minimizes electricity spending by using solar power.

Posted on :Wednesday , 28th May 2025

Moi University has strengthened its collaboration with Kenyan engineering company Afriwatt to begin phase two of its solar energy project in an effort to create a more sustainable future. The project intends to lower the university's electricity expenses, encourage climate action, and improve student training and research prospects.

Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kiplagat Kotut spoke du. . .

To Accelerate Solar Energy Deployment Across Africa Arnergy Secures $18 Million

Posted on :Wednesday , 30th April 2025

An $18 million funding round has been successfully closed by Arnergy, a prominent distributed renewable energy solutions provider in Nigeria, with the goal of expediting the rollout of its solar energy systems throughout Africa.  

Bill Gates’ Innovative Energy Projects, ElectriFI (Electrification Financing Initiative), and a number of new climate-focused investors . . .

TOYO to expand by 2 GW to Ethiopia's solar cell capacity

Posted on :Wednesday , 2nd April 2025

The Vietnamese solar solutions business TOYO has revealed plans to expand its capacity from 2 GW to 4 GW at its Ethiopian solar cell production facility.

To increase output, TOYO plans to invest $47 million. Next to its current automated production location in Hawassa, Ethiopia, the company intends to lease a 28,000 square meter facility.

With a 2 GW produc. . .

A Danish Company to Invest Sh1.3 Billion in the Solar Equipment Market in Africa.

Posted on :Thursday , 27th March 2025

The company has contributed $3.2 million (Sh413.4 million) since 2022 to extend safe water access programs throughout Africa, and this builds on that investment.  

In the medium-to-long term, the company, which creates reasonably priced, solar-powered water filtration systems for marginalized and disadvantaged populations, hopes to raise up to $10 million (Sh1.3 billion).

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