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Lyra Energy Closes 255MW Thakadu Solar Project with Standard Bank — South Africa Commercial Bank Solo

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March 29, 2026

Lyra Energy closed a 255MW solar project in South Africa financed solely by Standard Bank — no DFI required. BETAR analyses what the transaction signals for commercial bank appetite for African renewable energy.

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