Africa PV Snippets: AMEA Power’s RE Projects In Egypt & More

AMEA increasing Egyptian investments: AMEA Power has secured the green signal from the Egyptian government to implement several MWs of renewable energy capacity to the grid by the summer of 2025. This includes 500 MW of additional solar energy capacity after it completes the 500 MW Abydos Solar Energy Project. In addition, it plans to add 1.5 GW of solar and wind energy capacity to the grid after the 1 GW solar capacity is online. The company is also building a 500 MW wind energy facility. Battery storage is also part of this portfolio, according to local media reports.  

Astronergy in South Africa: Chinese solar PV manufacturer Astronergy has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South African independent power producer (IPP) Pele Green Energy (PGE) to explore the South African solar market. Over the next 5 years, the Chinese manufacturer will supply and provide engineering support to PGE for its projects. This partnership will help Astronergy to leverage PGE’s channels to further open up market channels for its solar modules. 

JinkoSolar modules in Algeria: JinkoSolar has secured a contract to deliver 150 MW of its ultra high-efficiency n-type solar modules for a project in Algeria. In collaboration with Amimer Energie Spa Officielle, JinkoSolar said its modules will power the 100 MW Ain el Beida Solar Project in Ourgla Province and the 50 MW Beni Ounif Project in Bechar Province. The Chinese manufacturer will deliver its Tiger Neo n-type TOPCon solar modules for these projects, selecting them for the job after rigorous testing to withstand Algeria’s climate.