Solar Africa recently merged with Starsight Energy to become one of Africa’s leading solar providers, supplying renewable energy and efficiency solutions for commercial and industrial sectors across Southern, East and West Africa. The funding will help pay for the construction of the firm’s pipeline of projects,.

Ampersand, a Rwandan electric motorcycle manufacturer, has raised a $2 million Series A extension to expand to other East African countries. Ampersand claims that its motorcycles are 45% cheaper to operate and produce 75% fewer emissions than petrol alternatives, which currently dominate the market.

Solarise Africa has announced a strategic funding partnership with Mergence Investment Managers, securing an R160 million investment. This funding will accelerate the deployment of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) scale renewable energy solutions throughout South Africa, significantly advancing the region’s renewable energy adoption.

GreenYellow is continuing to withdraw from Africa. The French company has just sold its assets in Senegal to Afreenergy, an energy company based in Mauritius. GreenYellow’s portfolio in Senegal comprises three rooftop solar power plants in operation with a total capacity of 2.6 MWp, designed to cover the electricity needs of C&I customers.