Scatec Expands Renewable Energy Footprint With New Solar And Storage Deals In Chad And São Tomé & Príncipe

Release by Scatec, a unit of Norwegian renewable energy company Scatec ASA, has signed new agreements to provide rented solar and battery storage systems in Chad and São Tomé & Príncipe. These new deals continue the company’s expansion of fast and flexible renewable energy solutions across sub-Saharan Africa, following similar projects recently taken up in Liberia and Sierra Leone. The focus is to offer countries quick access to clean power without waiting for long construction timelines or making heavy upfront investments.

The agreements are based on the “Release” leasing model, where Scatec supplies modular solar PV units and battery storage that can be installed and expanded according to demand. This model is useful for countries with limited infrastructure because it reduces financial risk and allows utilities to increase power generation quickly. It also supports governments in shifting toward cleaner energy sources and reducing their dependence on costly diesel generators.

In São Tomé & Príncipe, the project will help expand national generation capacity and support plans to increase renewable energy adoption. A previous agreement with the national utility EMAE includes the development of an 11 MW solar plant at Água Casada, which is expected to improve energy security and reduce emissions by cutting diesel use.

In Chad, the new deal adds to earlier efforts to strengthen the grid and improve electrification in a country where access to electricity remains very low. Scatec has already delivered a 36 MW solar PV plant with a 20 MWh battery system under the Release model, helping stabilize supply and reduce diesel reliance. These new agreements highlight Scatec’s strategy to use leasing and storage solutions to bring renewable energy to underserved African markets.