Solar Energy

Solar Capital Partner with Power Africa

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Solar Capital Partner with Power Africa

JOHANNESBURG (Capital Markets in Africa) – In a bid to light up Africa, Solar Capital has partnered with a US government-led initiative, Power Africa. The US government launched Power Africa in 2013 to double access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030. This vision is being achieved by bringing over 140 public and private sector partners together to help advance power sector deals. Power Africa aims to deliver 30000MW of electricity and to add 60…

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IFC and FMO invest in MOBISOL for East Africa Solar Energy deal

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IFC and FMO invest in MOBISOL for East Africa Solar Energy deal

NAIROBI (Capital Markets in Africa) – IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and FMO, the Dutch development bank have invested in Mobisol GmbH, a pay-as-you-go solar energy service company, to deliver renewable energy solutions to off-grid communities in East Africa. IFC’s equity investment of EUR 5.42 million and EUR 9.2 million from the AEF and MASSIF Dutch government funds managed by FMO brings them into partnership with Investec Asset Management’s African Private Equity…

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