Market leader in renewable energy deals across Africa Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Market leader in renewable energy deals across Africa Our award-winning expertise and capabilities Are anchored on supporting the growth of key sectors of our economy and connecting clients to larger markets through our regional and global footprint. Deals DEALS Enabling the Just Energy Transition through captive power generation As a leading Pan-African bank, Absa continues to prioritise financing of renewable energy projects, helping our clients transition to a low-carbon economy and achieve their sustainability goals. Our innovative investments in the renewable sector demonstrate our commitment to shaping Africa’s growth and sustainability, and the development of its people. Read more DEALS Expertise that powers the continent We are proud to have provided advisory services and financing for Infinity Power’s acquisition of Lekela Power, Africa’s largest renewables-focused, independent power producer. Read more DEALS Enabling energy that nature creates We are proud to have acted as a mandated lead arranger and lender for three Red Rocket Energy (Pty) Ltd (“Red Rocket”) renewable energy projects valued at approximately R12 billion. Read more DEALS Expanding the continent’s access to green energy We are proud to have acted as Mandated Lead Arranger, Hedge Bank, Agent Bank and Account Bank for EDF-R’s three wind energy projects, part of South Africa’s REIPPP Programme. Read more Read more Articles POWER, UTILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE Renewable Energy Solutions An innovative new Supplier Development partnership between Solana Energy and Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) has ensured the democratisation of access to solar energy that will allow high-impact social initiatives to continue their critical work. Read more POWER, UTILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE INSIGHTS Africa’s race to the sun (and other alternatives): Who is winning? One of the most emotive subjects in Africa currently is the energy transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy, with the mining and resources sectors at the sharp end of the debate. Read more POWER, UTILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE INSIGHTS The Role of financial institutions in increasing the pace and scale of Africa’s Renewable Energy Transition The urgent need to combat climate change has thrust renewable energy into the global spotlight. As governments, businesses, and individuals grapple with the challenges of reducing carbon emissions, the role of financial institutions in supporting and propelling the renewable energy transition is becoming increasingly prominent. Read more POWER, UTILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE INSIGHTS Captive power solutions; an exciting new reality awaits Absa recently released its annual financial results and from this, there are two important numbers to highlight. The first being that Absa is working on power projects representing over 2000MWs and the second being that the bank has R45bn in new power projects in the pipeline. Read more POWER, UTILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE INSIGHTS African energy and minerals re-imagined With the African minerals and energy sector flourishing with possibility, one can’t help but draw parallels with the late 1880’s when the first gold was discovered on the Witwatersrand – in Johannesburg, South Africa – that kick-started the “Gold Rush”. Read more Read more Let us contact you Our representatives will get back to you in 3 working days Contact Form Share your details with us and a banking expert will get in touch you at your convenience. CONTACT INFORMATION Name Surname Job title Company name Company e-mail address Contact number (with country code) Are you an existing Absa client? Yes No HOW CAN WE HELP YOU What is your query related to? Please choose an option Get in touch Trade Management Online SIBOS Absa Insights Series Eurofinance Champagne in Africa Commercial property Connect with an FX expert Absa Access or Electronic Collections Trade and Working Capital I would like to sign up for marketing communications from Absa CIB Continue By clicking Continue, I confirm that I have read and accepted the Terms of Use and Privacy Statement. https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3
