Solar Freezers for the Win at the Afcfta Caravan Prize-Giving

Posted on :Thursday , 18th November 2021

非洲大陆自由贸易区(AfCFTA) Caravan Prize celebrates Africa’s SMEs, start-ups, social enterprises and innovator entities keen on harnessing the benefits that will be created by AfCFTA to expand continentally and flourish at the grassroots. Growing out of the earlier AfCFTA Vision and Caravan Africa competitive grants programmes, the Caravan Prize aims to . . .

KENYA: CDC, Norfund, Standard and Citi Provide $75 Million Credit to Greenlight

Posted on :Thursday , 18th November 2021

British investor CDC Group is partnering with Norfund, Standard Bank and Citi to open a $75 million line of credit for Greenlight Planet Kenya, the subsidiary of Greenlight Planet. The company will use the local currency financing to accelerate the deployment of its solar home systems in Kenya.

Good news for Greenlight Planet. The Kenyan subsidiary of the solar home systems p. . .

AFRICA: Alphamundi Finances The Growth Of Solar Energy Provider Redavia

Posted on :Wednesday , 20th October 2021

Redavia is receiving funding to accelerate the roll-out of its services in Africa. The company that provides solar power for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers is getting $1 million in mezzanine financing from AlphaMundi. The Geneva, Switzerland-based impact investment firm is investing in Redavia via AlphaJiri. The Mauritius-based fund was set up by AlphaMundi to provide debt, mezza. . .

Huawei launches smart solar energy solution for Kenyan households

Posted on :Tuesday , 21st September 2021

Chinese telecom firm Huawei has launched an integrated solar energy solution for Kenyan households amid a quest to promote carbon neutrality in the country.

CEO of Huawei Kenya Will Meng said the launch of LUNA 2000, the flagship product of Huawei FusionSolar Residential Smart PV Solution, will ensure that residential premises have access to affordable and cleaner sources of energy.

KENYA: Boreal Inaugurates A New Solar-Powered Water Desalination System

Posted on :Wednesday , 17th November 2021

New drinking water kiosks designed by Boreal Light supply a school, a vocational training centre, a mosque, a tailoring shop and oil extraction facilities on the southern coast of Kenya. The drinking water is obtained from a new desalination system powered by a 15 kWh solar mini-grid. Called "Shimoni WaterKiosk", the solution was installed by Kenyan start-up WaterKiosk Africa.

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