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Ethiopia Advances Clean Energy With Contract Award For 150 MW Weranso Solar Plant

Ethiopia has moved forward in its renewable energy plans by awarding a contract to two international firms for development work on the Weranso Solar...

Egypt Emerges As A Solar Panel Manufacturing Hub With $210 Million Chinese-Backed Facility

Egypt is taking a significant step into solar panel manufacturing with the establishment of a new $210 million facility in the TEDA industrial zone...

BII Invests $37 Million In Egypt’s Abydos II, Boosting Africa’s Largest Solar And Battery Storage Project

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, has increased its investment in Egypt’s renewable energy sector by committing $37 million to the...

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...

Morocco–Switzerland Solar Rooftop 500 Program Targets 500 MW Of Rooftop Solar By 2030

Morocco and Switzerland are set to move forward with a major climate cooperation initiative as the Solar Rooftop 500 program prepares to enter its...

Afripower Begins Construction Of Large Utility-scale Solar Project In Madagascar

Afripower, one of the major power producers in Madagascar, has started construction of a large utility-scale solar photovoltaic power plant that will operate alongside...

THE NEAR EAST

Afripower Begins Construction Of Large Utility-scale Solar Project In Madagascar

Afripower, one of the major power producers in Madagascar, has started construction of a large utility-scale solar photovoltaic power plant that will operate alongside...

Serengeti Energy Secures $26M Financing And Achieves Financial Close For 32 MWp Ilute Solar PV Project In Zambia, Construction Starts Jan 2026

Independent power producer Serengeti Energy has achieved financial close for its 32 MWp Ilute Solar PV project in Zambia, paving the way for construction...

Solar And Storage Zimbabwe 2025 Concludes With A Grand Celebration Of Clean Energy Leadership And Innovation

The 4th Edition of Solar and Storage Zimbabwe 2025 concluded on a high note with the Solar and Storage Zimbabwe Leadership Awards 2025, recognising...

Solar And Storage Zimbabwe 2025 Concludes With High-Impact Dialogue Advancing Zimbabwe’s Clean Energy Agenda

The 4th Edition of Solar and Storage Zimbabwe 2025 concluded successfully at Hyatt Regency Harare The Meikles in Harare, reaffirming Zimbabwe’s continued momentum toward...

NTPC Approves Joint Venture With EDF And Mauritius Subsidiary To Expand Renewable Energy Projects

In a strategic move to expand its footprint both domestically and internationally, NTPC Limited, a leading Government of India enterprise, approved two major corporate...

Zambia Plans Distributed Solar And Battery Projects Across 156 Constituencies To Strengthen Power Supply

Zambia is taking a major step to strengthen its power supply by planning to add distributed solar and battery storage systems across the country....

NORTH AFRICA
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Eswatini Strengthens Energy Security with 40 MW Biomass Power PPA Between Ubombo Sugar Limited and EEC

Eswatini has advanced its national energy security agenda with the signing of a 40 MW (maximum export capacity) Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Ubombo...

Ethiopia Advances Clean Energy With Contract Award For 150 MW Weranso Solar Plant

Ethiopia has moved forward in its renewable energy plans by awarding a contract to two international firms for development work on the Weranso Solar...

EBRD Provides €6.4 Million Loan To Ridgewood To Expand Egypt’s Desalination Plants And Integrate Renewable Energy For Sustainable Water Supply

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a senior loan of up to EGP 350 million (approximately €6.4 million) to Ridgewood...

Egypt Emerges As A Solar Panel Manufacturing Hub With $210 Million Chinese-Backed Facility

Egypt is taking a significant step into solar panel manufacturing with the establishment of a new $210 million facility in the TEDA industrial zone...
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Egypt Emerges As A Solar Panel Manufacturing Hub With $210 Million Chinese-Backed Facility

Egypt is taking a significant step into solar panel manufacturing with the establishment of a new $210 million facility in the TEDA industrial zone...

Affordable Solar Transforms Energy Access And Economies Across South Africa

Over the past few years, the rise of affordable solar power has significantly changed daily life and business in South Africa and across parts...

Namibia Commissions First Merchant Solar Plant, Powering 14,000 Homes And Opening A New Era Of Market-Based Clean Energy

Namibia has reached an important milestone in its renewable energy journey with the start of operations at its first merchant solar power plant. The...

Solar-Powered Irrigation Can Cut Millions Of Tons Of COâ‚‚ Emissions From Maize Farming In Africa – IFPRI

Solar-powered irrigation is emerging as an important solution to cut greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, especially in regions where diesel-powered pumps are still the...

Africa’s Energy Turning Point: Rising Demand, Gas Growth, And A Strong Push Toward Renewables By 2026—Report

Africa is entering a decisive phase in its energy journey as it looks ahead to 2026, shaped by rapid population growth and rising economic...

Africa Sees 60 Percent Surge In Chinese Solar Panel Imports Driving Renewable Energy Growth

Africa is witnessing a remarkable surge in solar power adoption, driven in large part by a significant increase in imports of Chinese solar panels....

IN CONVERSATION

Green Ambitions, Local Solutions: SAREM’s Role in Reshaping South Africa’s Energy Economy – Jurg Van Dyk, Partner (Finance & Projects)  – Pinsent Mason

How does the South African Renewable Energy Master Plan (SAREM) create a stronger investment case for renewable energy supply chains and manufacturing locally? The SAREM...

Jinko Solar’s Role in Shaping the Future of Solar PV in MENA – Hossam Hassan Senior Sales Manager North Africa and Hassan Yehia Sales...

What are Jinko Solar’s key innovations in solar PV technology showcased in WFES 2025? Hossam Hassan: At the World Future Energy Summit 2025, Jinko Solar...

Unveiling the Tiger Neo 3.0: A Leap in Solar Innovation – Joanna Zhuona, PV Sales Director for SSA – Jinko Solar

Joanna’s remarkable journey with Jinko Solar began in 2016, and over the past eight years, she has grown into a pivotal leader in the...

Exploring Jinko ESS: Local Support, Scalability, and Renewable Integration – Titus Koech, Head of Technical ESS: MEA, JinkoSolar

Jinko ESS is a strategic arm of Jinko and aims to become one of the world's leading energy storage solutions providers, specifically designed for...

Jinko Solar’s Breakthrough Advancements in PV Technology Driving Renewable Energy Growth in West Africa – Adama Cisse, West Africa Sales Manager

What key challenges does Jinko Solar encounter in the West African market, and how does the company overcome them? Jinko Solar encounters challenges such as...

Pioneering Sustainable Energy Solutions: An Exclusive Interview with Sun Exchange CEO, Saul Wainwright

In this exclusive interview, Saul, CEO of Sun Exchange, discusses the company’s pivotal role in advancing solar energy across South Africa and beyond. Saul...

Central Africa

Soleos Energy and Melci Holdings Announce 200MW Solar Project in Democratic Republic of Congo

Soleos Energy, in collaboration with Melci Holdings, has announced the development of a 200MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the Democratic Republic of Congo...

CrossBoundary Energy And iSAT Africa Partner To Provide Renewable Energy For Rural Telecom Sites In DRC And South Sudan

CrossBoundary Energy (CBE) has announced a significant partnership with iSAT Africa to deliver renewable energy solutions for telecom sites across the Democratic Republic of...

Chad Unveils Advanced Solar PV System With Aptech Africa To Boost Clean Energy Access

Chad has taken a significant step toward a sustainable energy future with the inauguration of a new photovoltaic (PV) system installed by Aptech Africa....

GoShop Energy Transforms Healthcare In Democratic Republic Of Congo With Solar Power Solutions

Mahagi Health Zone in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has faced significant challenges due to a lack of connection to the public electricity...

Solar Power Transforms Healthcare In Mahagi, DRC: A Vital Upgrade For Local Hospitals

In a transformative initiative aimed at bolstering healthcare capabilities in the Mahagi Health Zone of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), solar energy solutions...

Infinity Power Signs MoU with Cameroon West Regional Council to Develop 4GW of Renewable Energy

Infinity Power, the leading African renewable energy provider, has committed to a groundbreaking initiative in Cameroon. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the...

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Huawei’s Intelligent Distribution Solution: Addressing Variability in Renewable Energy Integration

In the contemporary landscape of energy production, renewable energy has surfaced as a pivotal force in the global fight against climate change. As nations...

Intelligent Distribution Solutions: Navigating the Future of Power Distribution with Huawei IDS

In the evolving landscape of power distribution, Intelligent Distribution Solutions (IDS) are at the forefront of revolutionizing how energy networks function. Representing the culmination...

SolCoolDry: Using Solar Energy to Improve Food Security in Rural Africa

The SolCoolDry project is aimed at addressing the challenges faced by fishermen and farmers in rural areas of Africa due to the lack of...

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