In the latest issue of African Review, Fabrice Mpollo, investment manager at Norfund, discussed the prospects of off-grid and renewable energy projects on the continent 

The series of projects announced in Egypt over the past three months has captivated foreign developers, highlighted the country’s potential, and came as the country gears up to host COP27 in 2023

Rolls-Royce has taken a significant step towards meeting its net zero goals, set out last year, with the approval of its mtu Series 4000 and Series 1600 diesel engines for use with sustainable fuels in power generation applications

New capacity for generating electricity from solar, wind and other renewables has increased to a record level worldwide in 2021 and will grow further this year as governments increasingly seek to take advantage of renewables’ energy security and climate benefits, according to the International Energy Agency

InfraCo Africa, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), the Danish Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU) and the Electrification Financing Initiative (EDFI ElectriFi) have pledged US$15.5mn to enable Africa GreenCo (GreenCo) to scale as Zambia’s first renewable energy buyer and services provider