Italy-based Eni has entered an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to increase renewable energy in Africa through the development of business ventures targeting solar power, including floating solar, wind farms and off-grid hybrid solutions. Eni's expansion in Africa follows similar moves by Enel and Total, Engie, EDF. Meanwhile, solar is forecast to represent 9% of new power capacity in Africa over the next two years, according to the London-based African Energy consultancy.
Italy-based Eni has entered an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to increase renewable energy in Africa through the development of business ventures targeting solar power, including floating solar, wind farms and off-grid hybrid solutions. Eni's expansion in Africa follows similar moves by EDF, Engie, Enel and Total. Meanwhile, solar is forecast to represent 9% of new power capacity in Africa over the next two years, according to the London-based African Energy consultancy.