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European Investment Bank (EIB) and EU innovation fund support eavor's innovative geothermal technology in Bavaria, Germany ➡ The European Investment Bank backs the roll-out of an innovative power and geothermal heating project in Bavaria with close to €45 million, underpinned by the European InvestEU-programme ➡ The project, which also received a grant from the EU Innovation Fund, will provide low-carbon heating for the town of Geretsried and the region in Bavaria ➡ The technology has the potential to be spread to a wider range of locations than conventional geothermal energy More details in the European Commission press release:  https://lnkd.in/dKvhJUkY #geothermal #geothermalenergy #lowcarbon #heating #innovative #project #subsurface #reservoirs #fund #EU European Investment Bank (EIB) European Commission

Amit Mohan at Climate Fund Managers (CFM); Federico Pontoni at Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM) and TBI; Tore Horvei at Thunder Energy; Cathy Oxby at Africa GreenCo; and Abhishek Shivakumar at TransitionZero; and John Hamilton at African Energy are joining the “Energy trade and interconnections" panel at next month's AIX Energy in Transition meeting on 25-26 April. View more details at https://lnkd.in/d3gFh_4k Produced by African Energy the meeting will as usual be held under the Chatham House Rule to ensure the freest possible discussion. Key themes in this panel discussion include: - The Continental System Masterplan (CMP) is aiming to set a blueprint for regional and continental development and create a pipeline of bankable projects with standard framework agreements for generation procurement - What barriers does it face? - What is needed to help unlock and accelerate private sector investment in renewable energy. - How can battery storage increase the importance of renewable energy on the African continent. - Ensuring baseload: How will the power supply landscape change over the next 5-10 years? Africa GreenCo Capital Fund Management (CFM) Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei Tony Blair Institute for Global Change TransitionZero #africa #investment #transmission #baseload #batterystorage

Theme Announcement! We are excited to unveil the theme for the 7th edition of NIEC: "Leading The Way: Becoming An Energy Hub with In-Country Value." Namibia’s journey to becoming a leading energy hub is underway, driven by strategic investments, innovation, and collaboration. To achieve this, we must explore the entire value chain—from resource exploration and renewable energy development to infrastructure expansion, human capital growth, and innovative financing. The conversation will center on the nexus between energy, including renewables and power, and critical sectors such as metals, infrastructure, and capacity building, fueling economic growth and prosperity for Namibia and the broader region. At NIEC 2025, participants will gain insights into the latest exploration updates, investment opportunities, and strategies to unlock Namibia's energy potential. We will highlight financing models that attract capital, enhance local content, and strengthen each link of the energy value chain, fostering a sustainable ecosystem for the future. Join us as we convene leaders, investors, and policymakers to shape the future of energy in Namibia and beyond! #NIEC2025 #LeadingTheWay #EnergyHub #RenewableEnergy #InCountryValue #NamibiaEnergyFuture #RichAfrica Namibia International Energy Conference Ministry of Mines and Energy - NAMIBIA African Energy Chamber

🌍 🙏 It is always so special for me to be part of the 26th annual Africa Energy Forum. I wish to thank EnergyNet Ltd. team for their trust, cooperation, and the opportunity for Dii Desert Energy / Desertec3.0 to be the international hydrogen partner for the second consecutive year. 💡 Under the theme 'Energy Systems of the Future – Balancing Africa’s Needs with Global Goals', the hydrogen stream addressed challenges and opportunities in the emerging hydrogen economy, focusing on energy access, local value creation, and the collaborative efforts needed between governments, investors, and industry stakeholders. 🔎 The hydrogen stream 'Shaping the Hydrogen Opportunity for Africa' featured four interactive roundtables: 📌 Hydrogen Gaining Traction: What’s Tangible in 2024? 📌 Making Hydrogen Bankable: Investment Conditions & Offtaker Agreements 📌 Creating Booming Hydrogen Economies: Current Workable Business Models & Value Creation 📌 African Hydrogen in the Global Arena: Establishing Trade Corridors A heartfelt thanks to all our partners for their expertise and passion in making tangible advances towards a secure and sustainable energy future for Africa and beyond. I look forward to the next year's edition in Cape Town!! #aef24 #Africa #hydrogen

Theme Announcement! We are excited to unveil the theme for the 7th edition of NIEC: "Leading The Way: Becoming An Energy Hub with In-Country Value." Namibia’s journey to becoming a leading energy hub is underway, driven by strategic investments, innovation, and collaboration. To achieve this, we must explore the entire value chain—from resource exploration and renewable energy development to infrastructure expansion, human capital growth, and innovative financing. The conversation will center on the nexus between energy, including renewables and power, and critical sectors such as metals, infrastructure, and capacity building, fueling economic growth and prosperity for Namibia and the broader region. At NIEC 2025, participants will gain insights into the latest exploration updates, investment opportunities, and strategies to unlock Namibia's energy potential. We will highlight financing models that attract capital, enhance local content, and strengthen each link of the energy value chain, fostering a sustainable ecosystem for the future. Join us as we convene leaders, investors, and policymakers to shape the future of energy in Namibia and beyond! #NIEC2025 #LeadingTheWay #EnergyHub #RenewableEnergy #InCountryValue #NamibiaEnergyFuture #RichAfrica RichAfrica Consultancy Ministry of Mines and Energy - NAMIBIA African Energy Chamber

The #CARECInstitute (CI) successfully held the inception meeting for the “Renewable Energy Investment Ecosystem in Central Asia” project, which is jointly funded by the Islamic Development Bank (#IsDB), the Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT), and the CI. This meeting marked a significant milestone in the project, which aims to assess and enhance the renewable energy investment landscape across Central Asia. Dr. Asif Razzaq, the Senior Research Specialist and project leader from the CAREC Institute, presented the project’s objectives and the proposed outline of the report. The report is structured into two key sections: the first focuses on the “Energy Investment Ecosystem,” identifying key drivers and challenges, while the second delves into operational issues, particularly those related to Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) and regulatory frameworks. Dr. Razzaq emphasized the importance of these pillars in shaping effective policy recommendations that can drive sustainable energy investments throughout the region. Dr. Ghulam Samad, the Chief of Research Division at the CAREC Institute, moderated the session, providing strategic guidance to the consultant team and highlighting the project’s critical expectations and broader significance for the future of energy in Central Asia.

🌍 Exciting News Alert! 🌍 More than 33 ministers and 100 high-level public sector officials from across Africa are gearing up for the 26th edition of the Africa Energy Forum in Barcelona from June 25-28! At AMDA, we're particularly excited about the potential opportunities for clean energy development on the continent. As private and public sector stakeholders prepare to spend almost a full half-day together behind closed doors, discussing the challenges facing both sides, we see this as a crucial opportunity for collaboration. This exchange will bring together ministers, heads of utilities, regulatory bodies, DFIs, private investors, and more, fostering vital discussions to establish an improved path for Africa's energy sector. Renewable energy capacity in Africa has nearly doubled in the last decade, but more investment is needed to meet the ambitious goals set at COP28. As an industry association, representing the minigrid sector, we recognize the pivotal role our industry plays in bringing reliable and sustainable energy solutions to underserved communities. That's why we're eager to join discussions at #aef24 on accelerating the pace and scale of energy projects in Africa. Register here today ⏯ https://shorturl.at/TNCRX #CleanEnergy #AfricaEnergyForum #AMDA EnergyNet Ltd. 

The existing system's lack of competition results in higher costs and limited choices for consumers, reducing overall service quality and stifling innovation and technological advancements. For instance, gas power plants can cost as much as 51.42 PKR per unit, while research and development opportunities remain underfunded, with only $10 million allocated, leading to reliance on makeshift solutions ("Jugaar") rather than sustainable innovations. Would you like to find out more about CTBCM and get a hold of our booklets? Renewables First and Pakistan Environment Trust are hosting "Advancing CTBCM – A Multi-Stakeholder Conference" to discuss the new CTBCM model, along with our partner Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). 🗓️ 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰!    📌 Don't miss this chance to learn about Pakistan's energy transition! RSVP now to get your entry ticket: https://lnkd.in/dkrPgVwk *DISCLAIMER: Submitting an RSVP does not guarantee an invitation to the event. Once you RSVP, you will receive a ticket in your email, guaranteeing your entry to the venue. Read the booklets here: https://lnkd.in/dW6fVGR3 #CTBCMForward #RenewablesFirst #PakistanEnvironmentTrust #EnergyReform #PakistanEnergy #SustainableEnergy

On April 11th, Cenergy Holdings successfully participated at the Delphi Economic Forum IX.  Alexandros Benos, CFO of Cenergy Holdings, stated during his speech at the panel discussion “Forging the Energy Transition Landscape: Navigating the road to 2030”: Today’s energy transition has nothing to do with what humanity has previously experienced: It is driven by policy, not technological or economic forces. It is a non-linear and “multidimensional” process that could only be accelerated through investment incentives, keeping its focus on fairness and equality. Greece cannot stay behind during this transition; it already leads the way in RES and should call on Europe to clarify such common goals and offer motivation to private sector investors. Moreover, he highlighted Cenergy Holdings' unique role in contributing to the Greek industrial sector by successfully executing projects globally and promoting the role of Greece as a regional energy hub. Concluding, Alexandros Benos affirmed Cenergy Holdings' commitment to a fair, balanced, and sustainable energy transition with a strategy that both promotes economic growth and protects the ecosystem. #CenergyHoldings #HellenicCables #CorinthPpieworks #EnergyTransition #Economicgrowth #EnergyGoals

The G7 declaration, adopted by the heads of state and governments yesterday at Borgo Egnazia, fully endorses projects such as #Medlink - see the following extract (page 18 of the declaration): “Furthermore, we strongly support the creation of new sustainable energy generation capacity in Africa and the Mediterranean to contribute to global decarbonization goals, in our common fight against climate change, as well as the development of greater interconnectivity to help reduce the cost of the energy transition. We encourage and actively support the acceleration of private investment, including through public-private partnerships, increasing Africa’s integration with the global energy market, in particular through the Mediterranean region.”