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Renewvia Energy Corp. Plans $750 Million Solar Expansion in Africa

Renewvia Energy Corp. Plans $750 Million Solar Expansion in Africa

Renewvia Energy Corp., an Atlanta-based solar energy company, is set to expand its operations into Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This expansion is part of a $750 million investment aimed at providing approximately 2.1 million electricity connections. The initiative is part of a broader effort to address energy poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, where nearly 600 million people lack access to electricity. Renewvia's expansion aligns with the Mission 300 initiative, supported by the World Bank and African Development Bank, which aims to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030.
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Renewvia Energy Corp. Expands Solar Power Grid Across Four African Nations

Renewvia Energy Corp. Expands Solar Power Grid Across Four African Nations

Renewvia Energy Corp., an Atlanta-based solar energy company, is set to expand its solar-powered mini-grid operations into Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This expansion is part of a $750 million investment aimed at addressing the electricity deficit in sub-Saharan Africa, where nearly 600 million people lack access to electricity. The initiative is supported by the World Bank and African Development Bank's Mission 300, which seeks to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030. Renewvia already operates 24 mini-grids in Kenya and Nigeria, providing electricity to rural communities and commercial clients. The company is also seeking $45 million in concessional financing to expand a metro-grid in Kakuma and develop a renewable energy plant in Dadaab, two of the world's largest refugee settlements.
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Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia

Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia

Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and fuel shortages compel countries to opt for cleaner and cheaper transport
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Maine's Community Solar Industry Faces Uncertain Future Amid Legislative Changes

Maine's Community Solar Industry Faces Uncertain Future Amid Legislative Changes

Maine's community solar industry, once a leader in the U.S. for solar capacity per capita, is experiencing a significant slowdown due to recent legislative changes. The state had expanded its community solar program in 2019, leading to rapid growth and a peak of 694 watts of capacity per person by the end of 2025. However, a new law passed last year has halted this momentum by prohibiting larger new projects from enrolling in net energy billing and imposing new fees on existing installations. These changes have created financial challenges for developers and have led to the cancellation of pending projects. The state's Department of Energy Resources is working on a successor program to support distributed energy resources, but developers remain skeptical about its potential to revive the community solar market.
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SEG Solar Expands U.S. Operations with New 4-Gigawatt Factory Amid Federal Policy Shifts

SEG Solar Expands U.S. Operations with New 4-Gigawatt Factory Amid Federal Policy Shifts

SEG Solar Expands U.S. Operations with New 4-Gigawatt Factory Amid Federal Policy Shifts
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Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh

Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh

Tariqul Islam, a ride-share driver in Bangladesh, faces long fuel lines due to supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran
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U.S. Mining Sector Expands in Congo Amidst Political and Economic Challenges

U.S. Mining Sector Expands in Congo Amidst Political and Economic Challenges

U.S. Mining Sector Expands in Congo Amidst Political and Economic Challenges
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Rwanda-backed rebels accuse the US of falling short as a peace mediator in Congo's conflict

Rwanda-backed rebels accuse the US of falling short as a peace mediator in Congo's conflict

Rebels in Congo say the United States has fallen short as a mediator in efforts to end the conflict in the African country’s mineral-rich east
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Online Creators Reshape Africa's News Ecosystem Through Social Media

Online Creators Reshape Africa's News Ecosystem Through Social Media

Online creators in Africa are transforming the continent's news consumption habits by leveraging social media platforms. Influencers like Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa and Valerie Keter have gained significant followings by producing content that resonates with younger audiences. These creators offer a more relatable and informal approach to news, often shooting videos in casual settings like their homes. This shift is part of a broader trend where social media is democratizing news access and allowing independent creators to compete with traditional media outlets. The rise of these influencers is particularly notable in countries like South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, where social media usage is high.
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SolarEdge Reports Strong Q1 Results Amid U.S. Manufacturing Expansion

SolarEdge Reports Strong Q1 Results Amid U.S. Manufacturing Expansion

SolarEdge Reports Strong Q1 Results Amid U.S. Manufacturing Expansion
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Trump’s crackdown on China-linked solar firms stalls U.S. factory boom

Trump’s crackdown on China-linked solar firms stalls U.S. factory boom

By Nichola Groom May 8 (Reuters) - Top solar companies, banks and insurers have stopped doing business with at least a half dozen recently built U.S. panel factories because of uncertainty over whether their ties to China could disqualify them from clean-energy subsidies, according to industry
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Stung by West Africa rejections, France courts rest of continent at Kenya summit

Stung by West Africa rejections, France courts rest of continent at Kenya summit

By Duncan Miriri NAIROBI, May 8 (Reuters) - Shorn of influence in its former colonies in West Africa, France will seek to deepen ties elsewhere on the continent next week at an Africa summit in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, its first in an English-speaking country.