AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRenewable Energy in Comoros: President Azali Assoumani inaugurated three UAE-financed solar power plants across Grande Comore, Anjouan and Mohéli (about 20MW total) with 16MWh battery storage and new transmission lines, aiming to cut reliance on imported diesel and improve energy reliability; the project is expected to generate about 33.75GWh of clean electricity annually, support roughly 17,500 households, and avoid around 20,900 tonnes of CO2 each year. Clean Energy Recognition: UAE CEO Ali Alshimmari received Comoros’ top national honour for advancing renewable energy and electricity infrastructure tied to the 20MW solar-plus-storage delivery. Women & Climate-Ready Finance: AXIAN and AfDB launched a digital finance programme for 34,000 women-led businesses, including training for women in Comoros, using mobile money and digital lending to widen access to sustainable growth tools. Environment & Public Cleanliness: Exim Bank Tanzania marked its 29th anniversary with community clean-up drives and donations of cleaning equipment, including work at Kawe Beach. Hidden Solar Boom in Africa: A new analysis highlights Africa’s fast-growing solar rollout, noting much of it is distributed and often missed in official stats.
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