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Amy Liu, General Manager, Utility, MEA, LONGi

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Kelly Koigi, Talent Acquisition Lead, Allied Talent Partners

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MCB Ltd supported Infinity Renewable Energy BV’s acquisition financing for Lekela Power

(24 March 2023) The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (“MCB”) is pleased to announce that it has acted as joint Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA) in relation to an initial senior loan facility to support Infinity Power on its acquisition of Lekela Power. Infinity Power is a joint venture between Egypt’s Infinity and UAE’s Masdar. The transaction […]

South Africa’s Ipp Office Announces Reipppp Bw6 Request For Proposals (Rfp)

As the world talks about the energy transition, South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), through its IPP Office has recently announced the REIPPPP BW6 Request for Proposals (RFP). This bid round will add 2,600 MWs of new capacity to the energy mix, the second to be released in line with the Ministerial […]

Ge Vernova Shares Solutions To Further Strengthen The Continent’s Power Sector At Africa Energy Forum 2024

BARCELONA, Spain June 19, 2024 – As countries across Africa continue addressing their respective energy challenges, requiring diverse solutions for unique situations, GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) remains committed to keep electrifying and decarbonizing the continent and will be a lead sponsor of the Africa Energy Forum taking place in Barcelona, Spain from June 25 – 28, under the theme […]

One Rule for Them?

Hydrocarbons-related projects across the globe are finding it harder to get a hearing these days. But, asks James Gavin, is Africa still being held to tougher standards than other parts of the world?

Tanzania and EAC at the centre of regional transmission expansion: Tanzania Energy Cooperation Summit 2024

Confirmed as one of the most stable and important investment destinations on the continent, Tanzania prepares to host the fifth annual Tanzania Energy Cooperation Summit (TECS) from 31 January to 1 February 2024 in Arusha, home of the East African Community (EAC). Investors from across industry, finance and government are convening to showcase Tanzania’s potential. […]

Meridiam and Rift Valley Energy – transforming the Tanzanian power mix

In July 2023, Meridiam announced its acquisition of Rift Valley Energy (RVE), in a move set to grow its renewable energy portfolio and support rural electrification in southern Tanzania. With both companies speaking at the 5th Tanzania Energy Cooperation Summit (TECS24), EnergyNet caught up with Michael Gratwicke, CEO of RVE, and Matthieu Odoux, Senior Associate at Meridiam. […]

ARM-Harith: Mobilising Capital at Scale for Africa

With a new fund accelerate Africa’s transition to sustainable energy, EnergyNet spoke to Rachel Moré-Oshodi, CEO of ARM-Harith Infrastructure Investment, about de-risking investments, identifying opportunities, and catalyzing local capital at an unprecedented scale. Congratulations on the anchor investment from AfDB into your Fund for Sustainable Infrastructure announced in December! How did this come about […]

AMEA Power – Committed to West Africa’s Renewable Energy Potential

AMEA Power is one of the fastest-growing companies in renewable energy. As lead sponsor of the West African Energy Cooperation Summit (WA_ECS), Joel Musikingala, Senior Manager of Project Development, spoke to EnergyNet about the company’s commitment to West Africa, and the opportunities that lie ahead. The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed solar plant is Togo’s first […]