HSFG website update
At the HSFG website I regularly post news items relevant for household solar in Africa. I also keep a list of relevant events.
Please find below an overview of recent news items and an overview of upcoming events.
Household Solar news
Mission 300: Significant new donor pledges in support of the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa announced on margins of the Africa Energy Summit
29 January 2025
Denmark, the United Kingdom, Spain and France have unveiled new or additional contributions to the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa, demonstrating strong support for the African Development Bank-managed fund as… Read More »Mission 300: Significant new donor pledges in support of the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa announced on margins of the Africa Energy Summit
Heads of State commit to concrete plans to transform Africa’s energy sector
29 January 2025
Thirty African Heads of State and governments today committed to concrete reforms and actions to expand access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to power economic growth, improve quality of… Read More »Heads of State commit to concrete plans to transform Africa’s energy sector
African Guarantee Fund launches $5 billion Mission 300 local currency guarantee facility to accelerate energy access across Africa
28 January 2025
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) today announced the launch of its Mission 300 Local Currency Guarantee Facility, a groundbreaking initiative to mobilize $5 billion to support energy access projects across Africa.… Read More »African Guarantee Fund launches $5 billion Mission 300 local currency guarantee facility to accelerate energy access across Africa
GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation advance new energy access projects
27 January 2025
During the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and The Rockefeller Foundation introduced nearly two dozen new energy access projects in 11… Read More »GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation advance new energy access projects
Climate and Finance Innovations (ClimaFii) Alliance
23 January 2025
ClimaFii Alliance is a new program with Shell Foundation, Accion, BFA Global (SSA) and Upaya Social Ventures (India). What is unique about this 5-year global program is that it is… Read More »Climate and Finance Innovations (ClimaFii) Alliance
New facility to finance off-grid energy solutions in Mozambique
21 January 2025
Bridgin, Mirova UK and Hypoport Africa have partnered to establish an innovative facility that will finance the receivables of companies distributing off-grid energy solutions in Mozambique through Paygo-enabled distribution models.… Read More »New facility to finance off-grid energy solutions in Mozambique
Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit to concretise efforts to connect 300 million Africans to energy by 2030
20 January 2025
In a bold step to address Africa’s persistent energy crisis, the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group will convene an Africa Energy Summit on January 27-28 to… Read More »Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit to concretise efforts to connect 300 million Africans to energy by 2030
AFSIA launches Africa Solar Outlook 2025
16 January 2025
AFSIA announced the launch of the Africa Solar Outlook 2025, unveiled during Powerelec Nigeria on January 14, 2025. Now in its 5th edition, this landmark report offers unparalleled insights into… Read More »AFSIA launches Africa Solar Outlook 2025
+ENERGIA Facility in Mozambique launched
20 December 2024
+ENERGIA is Mozambique’s first national financing platform for off-grid energy access under the government of Mozambique that supports the development of the Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) and Clean Cooking Solutions.… Read More »+ENERGIA Facility in Mozambique launched
Energising Women to Advance the Energy Transition in SADC Region Mentorship Programme is now open for application
13 December 2024
We are thrilled to unveil the first edition of our mentorship programme, designed to champion women energy professionals from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. This initiative is spearheaded… Read More »Energising Women to Advance the Energy Transition in SADC Region Mentorship Programme is now open for application
CEI Africa receives EUR 24m from KfW to boost clean energy access
12 December 2024
In late November 2024, CEI Africa signed an agreement with the German development bank KfW to receive an additional EUR 24 million grant to expand its program and continue to improve access… Read More »CEI Africa receives EUR 24m from KfW to boost clean energy access
Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) open call 2025
11 December 2024
Applications are now open for PREO to support the implementation of Productive Uses of Renewable Energy (PURE) in sub-Saharan Africa. This open call will accept applications from enterprises seeking to… Read More »Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) open call 2025
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