$2.3 B investment in South Africa’s energy sector
South Africa: The New Development Bank (NDB) has signed a series of agreements with Eskom to help promote renewable energy in South Africa.
South Africa: The New Development Bank (NDB) has signed a series of agreements with Eskom to help promote renewable energy in South Africa.
In a meeting held last week in South Africa, the President of the New Development Bank (NDB), announced a $2.3 B investment plan for South Africa in 2019, in several sectors. Faced with a rising energy deficit, South Africa is trying to rely more on green energy.
The NDB has signed a $300 M loan agreement with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) to support the production of renewable energy and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The funds will be directed to the Government’s Renewable Energy Supply Programme for Independent Producers (REIPPP).
The financial institution has also signed a $180 M with Eskom to build interconnection lines.
“The conclusion of this inaugural transaction with NDB will significantly contribute to the achievement of Eskom’s objectives to reduce CO2 emissions in South Africa,” said Calib Cassim, Eskom’s CFO.
Source: MedAfrica Times
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