The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a financing facility to support the installation of 500 MEGAwatts of solar energy in the G5 Sahel countries (Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger).
The World Bank will commit up to $379.6 million in financing and technical assistance to the desert over the next seven years to power G5 facilities in the Sahel.
The money will be used to achieve utility-scale solar power generation through independent generators and energy storage solutions, the ADB said, adding that about 695,000 households will benefit from access to electricity through the project.
"The facility will also support the integration of more variable renewables into the region's power system, particularly through the deployment of innovative battery storage solutions and grid investments," said Daniel Schroth, Acting Director of Renewable energy and Energy Efficiency at the Bank.
In October 2021, the GCF Council approved us $150 million in concessional resources for the facility, which is expected to tap around US $437 million in additional funding from other development finance institutions, commercial banks and private sector developers, the African Development Bank further stated.
The approved facility is part of the wider Desert Power Initiative, led by the African Development Bank, which aims to provide 10 gigawatts of solar capacity and electricity to about 250 million people in 11 Sahelian countries by 2030.

Africa's new energy market has huge potential.
According to the World Energy Outlook 2021 report released by the International Energy Agency, investment needs in the solar industry alone in sub-Saharan Africa will reach $6 billion in 2021. The African Development Bank currently has a $500 million fund to support small-scale renewable energy projects and plans to invest $20 billion in sub-saharan Africa to build a solar power zone covering 11 countries.
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Anern produces several types of solar inverters across multiple product series for different applications:
Off-Grid Solar Inverters: Designed for areas without grid access or unstable power sources, supporting remote power access 12. For example:
AN-SCI-PRO Series (2000/3200W models)
AN-PVI Series (6000/10000W)
Hybrid Solar Inverters
IP65-rated Hybrid Inverters: Durable, all-weather inverters for grid-tie/backup systems. Includes AN-SCI-EVO series (e.g., AN-SCI-EVO10200, EVO4200/6200)
UPS Hybrid Inverters: Models like the 2000-12000W solar inverter with UPS functionality for uninterrupted power supply
Low Frequency Solar Inverters: Heavy-load industrial inverters for high-power applications. Features include driving pumps, air conditioners, and refrigerators
Specific product highlights:
AN-FGI-DU4200 Series: Hybrid PV inverters for residential/commercial use
AN-SCI02-PA Series: Off-grid parallel inverters (e.g., AN-SCI02-PA6200)
Anern produces the following inverter power ratings and types:
Power Ratings:
1kW Inverters
1.5kW Inverters
2kW Inverters
3kW Inverters
4kW Inverters
4.2kW Inverters
5kW Inverters
6kW Inverters
6.2kW Inverters
6.5kW Inverters
7.2kW Inverters
10kW Inverters
10.2kW Inverters
12kW Inverters
Inverter Types:
Single Phase Solar Inverter
MPPT Solar Inverter - Integrated in controllers
Off Grid Inverter
Hybrid Solar Inverter
High Power Inverters (commercial, up to 100KW)
Commercial Solar Inverter
UPS Solar Inverter
Pure Sine Wave Inverter - Fundamental to all models
Solar Power Inverter for Home - All residential models
Note: Dual-output and on-grid capabilities are implied through hybrid and UPS systems.
Generally 3-10 years warranty , vary from different items.
Anern supplies lithium battery energy storage solutions designed for solar applications, including residential, commercial, and off-grid solar energy storage systems integrated with solar inverters.
Yes, Anern is a lithium battery manufacturer, as confirmed by multiple product lines and explicit statements in the reference materials:
Anern's Solar Lithium Battery lineup includes Wall Mounted, Floor Type, Rack Mounted, and Lead-Acid Replacement Batteries.
They specialize in LiFePO4 chemistry batteries with smart BMS protection, offering models like:
AN-LFP Series (12.8V50AH/100AH/300AH)
AN-LPB-Npro Series (24V200AH-48V100AH)
AN-LPB-Nplus Series (51.2V200AH/300AH)
High-capacity commercial batteries (60KWH 30KW - 114KWH 50KW)
Their batteries are engineered for solar energy storage and off-grid applications, passing CE, ROHS, UN38.3, and MSDS certifications.
Anern explicitly states: "We design and manufacture high-performance products, including lithium-ion batteries" and "specializes in lithium battery manufacturing".