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CCECC Secures Contract For Nigeria’s First 7 MW Floating Solar Project At UNILAG

China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has officially secured the contract for a 7 MW floating solar power project at the University of Lagos...

Crossboundary Access Expands Into Madagascar With Landmark Solar Mini-Grid Acquisition

CrossBoundary Access, a project finance platform focused on African mini-grids, has completed a major acquisition in Madagascar, marking its first significant expansion outside Nigeria....

AfDB Financing Enables Kenya’s Geothermal Development, Adding 35 MW of Renewable Power and Cutting Carbon Emissions

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $16.5 million loan to support the development of the 35 MW OrPower Twenty-Two (OTTL) Geothermal...

AfDB and AFD Step Up Joint Investments in Energy and High-Impact Sectors to Accelerate Africa’s Sustainable Development

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have held high-level discussions aimed at scaling up joint investments and strengthening...

Cyprus Solar Capacity Grows In 2025 Despite Record Curtailment And Grid Constraints

The solar energy sector in Cyprus recorded strong growth in 2025, adding around 122 MW of new capacity despite facing serious grid and technical...

IEEFA Reports: Uganda’s Oil Could Undermine Public Debt Sustainability; Climate-Resilient Electrified Industrialisation Seen As Safer Alternative

The development of Uganda’s oil industry has long been promoted as a potential driver of economic transformation. However, new analysis from the Institute for...

THE NEAR EAST

IEEFA Reports: Uganda’s Oil Could Undermine Public Debt Sustainability; Climate-Resilient Electrified Industrialisation Seen As Safer Alternative

The development of Uganda’s oil industry has long been promoted as a potential driver of economic transformation. However, new analysis from the Institute for...

Tanzania’s Kishapu Solar Project Faces Fresh Delays, Phase One Completion Pushed To 2026

Tanzania’s flagship Kishapu solar power project has faced new delays, with the completion of its first phase now expected in early 2026. The project,...

Sahaj Solar Incorporates New Renewable Energy Subsidiary In Zambia

Sahaj Solar Limited, a solar energy company based in Ahmedabad, has taken a significant step in its international growth strategy by incorporating a new...

TCIL Seeks Back-End Partner For 2 MWp Rooftop Hybrid Solar Project In Mauritius’ Rodrigues Island

Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd. (TCIL) has invited an Expression of Interest (EOI) to onboard a back-end partner for a solar energy project in Mauritius....

Mirova Invests $19 Million In Kenya’s Cold Solutions Kiambu To Boost Sustainable Agri-Solar Logistics And Food Security

Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers focused on sustainable investing, has announced a USD 19 million investment in Cold Solutions Kiambu (SEZ) Limited,...

IREDA Sanctions First International Loan For 100 MW Solar Project In Zambia

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) made a significant stride in global renewable energy finance by announcing its first international loan through...

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Voltalia Secures 132 MW Wadi Solar Project, Expands Renewable Footprint In Tunisia

Voltalia has secured another major solar power project in Tunisia, further strengthening its position in the country’s renewable energy sector. The French renewable energy...

Niger State Partners With IsDB For $163 Million 100 MW Solar Power Project

The government of Niger State in Nigeria has announced a major renewable energy initiative through a strategic partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)....

CCECC Secures Contract For Nigeria’s First 7 MW Floating Solar Project At UNILAG

China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has officially secured the contract for a 7 MW floating solar power project at the University of Lagos...

Crossboundary Access Expands Into Madagascar With Landmark Solar Mini-Grid Acquisition

CrossBoundary Access, a project finance platform focused on African mini-grids, has completed a major acquisition in Madagascar, marking its first significant expansion outside Nigeria....
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South Africa’s Power Market Reset Enters Critical Implementation Phase in 2026—Outlook

South Africa’s energy sector went through a major shift in 2025, and 2026 is now shaping up to be the year when these changes...

Afsia Outlook Shows Africa’s Solar Capacity Is Vastly Underestimated

Africa’s solar energy market is growing much faster than earlier estimates, and new findings suggest the continent is quietly becoming one of the world’s...

Africa Adds 2.4 GW Of Solar Capacity In 2025, Total Crosses 20 GW

Africa’s solar energy sector crossed an important milestone in 2025 as the continent’s total operational solar capacity went beyond 20 GW for the first...

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South Africa is taking a major step toward changing its power sector as the government has prequalified seven international-led consortia to bid for the...

MENA’s Power Shift: How Solar, Wind, And Storage Are Reshaping The Region’s Energy Future – DNV

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MENA Set For Solar And Energy Storage Boom By 2060 – DNV

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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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