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M-KOPA Mobility secures $30 million to speed up Kenya’s shift from petrol motorcycles
Chinaturum IheomaJul 23, 20266 min read
Climate & Energy
Solar, wind, off-grid storage, carbon markets, and clean mobility — the startups building Africa's green economy and the investors funding the energy transition at scale.
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Climate & Energy
MOPO to invest $75 million in Nigeria’s solar battery rental network by 2030
Seeking to narrow Nigeria’s vast electricity gap, MOPO says it will invest $75 million over the next five years to roll out solar battery rental hubs, offering an alternative to millions of households that remain without reliable power.
Chinaturum IheomaJul 21, 2026 · 3m
Climate & Energy
South Africa targets 32GW renewable power with Eskom Green
South Africa’s ambitious new 32GW renewable energy roadmap carries a pragmatic caveat from Eskom officials: coal remains foundational, even as the nation embarks on a massive green expansion.
Chinaturum IheomaJun 10, 2026 · 3m
Climate & Energy
Egypt turns to solar power for desert oil fields with new 1.4MWp installation
Sungrow, in partnership with ACO and Korra Energi, has deployed a 1.4MWp solar system in Egypt’s desert oil sector as the country pushes to expand renewable energy adoption.
Chinaturum IheomaJun 1, 2026 · 3m
Climate & Energy
South Africa seeks $228 billion to cut greenhouse gas emissions
As it seeks to reduce its heavy dependence on coal, South Africa plans to mobilise $228 billion for emissions reduction and clean energy projects under a newly unveiled green finance strategy.
Chinaturum IheomaMay 30, 2026 · 3m
Climate & Energy
Eskom begins construction of $73 million 75MW solar power plant in South Africa
South Africa’s power utility Eskom is expanding into renewable energy with a 75MW solar plant expected to generate 147GWh annually and supply electricity to about 60,000 households.
TechMedia AfricaMay 27, 2026 · 4m
Climate & Energy
South Africa’s Eskom in talks with World Bank over 5.2GW nuclear plant
As global interest in nuclear energy rises, South Africa is considering a 5.2GW nuclear expansion through Eskom, with talks underway with the World Bank and other financiers.
Chinaturum IheomaMay 20, 2026 · 4m
Climate & Energy
Dangote Refinery Requires $40bn Expansion to Tackle Africa’s Fuel Import Crisis
The Dangote Group says it will require about $40 billion in fresh investment to expand the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and scale operations aimed at addressing Africa’s persistent fuel supply shortages. “Our partnership with Afreximbank is more than financial support; it is about a shared dream for the continent,” said Aliko Dangote, President of the Group. […]
Chinaturum IheomaApr 9, 2026