Regulations & Markets

Grants, Funding and Investments
World Bank extends Kenya’s off-grid solar project to March 2027
The World Bank has extended Kenya’s Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP) to 31 March 2027, giving implementing agencies six more months to complete outstanding works as progress…
Nura Barrow•16 October 2026

Regulations & Markets
Kenya raises fuel prices amid higher…
Kenya has raised petrol, diesel and kerosene prices for 15 October to…
Nura Barrow•15 October 2026

Regulations & Markets
Europe commits €15.5 billion to expand renewable projects across 13 countries
Europe is stepping up efforts to scale clean energy in Africa through a new wave of…
Alessandro Petrone•24 November 2025

Regulations & Markets
Brussels ramps up energy transition drive with €545m package
Renewable energy in Africa gets a €545m boost from the European Union to accelerate the clean…
Alessandro Petrone•3 October 2025

Regulations & Markets
Electricity consumption in MENA region set to rise 50% by 2035, reshaping…
Electricity consumption in the MENA region is set to surge by 50% by 2035, driven by…
Alessandro Petrone•18 September 2025

Industry Spotlight
Rinnovabili4Africa strengthens Italy-Africa cooperation on clean energy
Rinnovabili4Africa brings together institutions, companies and universities to foster concrete partnerships supporting Africa’s sustainable energy transition.
Alessia Bardi•19 May 2025

Policy & Regulations
From G7 commitments to solar rollout, Italy deepens energy push
Italy is moving from pledges to implementation on clean energy in Africa, as two initiatives launched…
Alessandro Petrone•19 May 2025

Industry Spotlight
HVO biodiesel in oil collection vehicles: CONOU doubles its excellence
Riccardo Piunti, president of CONOU, outlines to Rinnovabili how HVO produced from waste oils delivers both…
Paolo Travisi•26 March 2025

Economy & Finance
Climate crisis drains up to 9% of national budgets
The climate change cost is weighing heavily on African economies, with extreme weather events absorbing a…
Editorial Team•19 September 2024

Policy & Regulations
Italy’s Mattei Plan sets out new Africa partnership strategy
Piano Mattei for Africa outlines Italy’s cooperation framework with African countries, focusing on agriculture, energy, water…
Lorenzo Marinone•23 July 2024

Regulations & Markets
Mattei Plan for Africa: what we know so far
Italy’s Mattei Plan aims to reshape relations with Africa through energy, agriculture, infrastructure and development projects,…



