Utilities
EU Pledges €7 Billion Toward Renewable Energy in Africa
The European Union pledged €7 billion ($8.1 billion) toward boosting renewable-energy generation and increasing electricity access in Africa.
Sun King Seeks $1.3 Billion to Bring Power to 200 Million People
Sun King, the world’s largest off-grid solar company, said it plans to raise $1.3 billion to give access to electricity to 200 million Africans by 2030.
UK Plans £10 Billion Wales Data-Center Hub in AI Push
The UK plans to open a data center campus in south Wales, with developer Vantage Data Centers spending £10 billion ($13.1 billion) for facilities near a Microsoft Corp. site.