SolarAfrica Launches 184 MW Solar & BESS Project
SolarAfrica has announced a partnership to develop a 184 MW solar PV project with a 300 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in South Africa. The project will enhance renewable energy generation while improving grid flexibility and reliability through integrated energy storage. Once operational, it will support South Africa’s clean energy transition by delivering dispatchable renewable power and reducing dependence on conventional electricity generation.
Malawi Launches First Utility-Scale BESS
Malawi has commissioned its first utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to strengthen grid stability and support higher renewable energy integration. The project represents an important milestone in the country’s energy transition by enhancing electricity reliability and enabling better management of variable renewable generation. The initiative is expected to improve power quality while creating a stronger foundation for future renewable energy expansion.
AfDB Funds Morocco’s LFP Battery Gigafactory
The African Development Bank has approved a €100 million loan to support Africa’s first lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery gigafactory in Morocco. The project is expected to strengthen regional battery manufacturing capabilities, support electric mobility, and establish Morocco as a strategic hub for energy storage technologies. The investment also aligns with Africa’s broader industrialisation and clean energy ambitions.
POWERCHINA Completes 27 MW Zambia Solar Project
POWERCHINA has completed construction of a 27 MW solar photovoltaic project in Zambia, adding new renewable generation capacity to the country’s electricity network. The project contributes to Zambia’s clean energy expansion while supporting improved electricity access and energy security. It also reinforces POWERCHINA’s growing role in delivering renewable infrastructure projects across Africa.
Enersynk Secures 500 MW Zambia Solar Approvals
Enersynk Group has secured key regulatory approvals for its proposed 500 MW solar power project in Zambia. The approvals represent a major milestone toward project implementation and reinforce Zambia’s ambition to expand large-scale renewable energy generation. The project is expected to enhance electricity supply, attract investment, and contribute significantly to the country’s clean energy transition.
DBSA, NTCSA Partner on Grid Expansion
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) have partnered to accelerate the expansion of South Africa’s electricity transmission network. The collaboration aims to strengthen grid infrastructure, improve renewable energy integration, and unlock new investment opportunities. Expanded transmission capacity will play a crucial role in supporting the country’s growing clean energy pipeline.
Zambia Launches 312 MW Solar Initiative
Zambia has launched a 312 MW decentralised solar programme comprising 156 constituency-based solar power plants. The initiative is designed to improve electricity access nationwide while promoting decentralised renewable energy generation. By distributing projects across constituencies, the programme aims to strengthen local energy resilience, stimulate economic development, and accelerate Zambia’s renewable energy goals.
AfDB Approves $2 Million SEFA Grant for Ethiopia
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$2 million Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) grant to support Ethiopia’s Renewable Energy and Agriculture Mini-Grid Programme. The initiative aims to expand clean electricity access in rural communities by integrating renewable energy with agricultural development. The funding will help accelerate mini-grid deployment, improve energy reliability for farming activities, and strengthen rural livelihoods. The programme reflects AfDB’s continued commitment to promoting sustainable energy access and supporting inclusive economic growth across Africa.
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