Eric Scotto pursuing Ethiopian investments for renewables focused Akuo Energy
Ethiopia, Tanzania, Botswana, Mozambique… The independent power producer reveals its ambitious continental agenda.
27/11/2020 at 15h41, by Africa Business+
“We don’t plan on entering a kilowatt race,” says Eric Scotto, co-founder and current CEO of Akuo Energy. This is an important clarification as the independent producer, currently operating less than 100 MW in Africa, is aiming for a portfolio of 1 GW of electricity between Casa and Jo’burg within three years.
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