South Africa Approves Integrated Resource Plan 2023
Country’s Energy Roadmap For 2030 & 2050 To Be Soon Out For Public Consultation
Tuesday, 12 Dec 2023
The South African Cabinet has approved the publication of the country’s draft Integrated Resource Plan 2023 (IRP 2023) as a blueprint of its energy supply through 2050.
Uganda Announces Solar PV Energy Packages
African Nation To Support Water Supply Schemes With 40 PV Packages With World Bank Funding
Tuesday, 12 Dec 2023
The Ministry of Water and Environment in Uganda has launched a competitive bidding process for 40 solar PV energy packages for water supply schemes, to be installed in 4 lots of 10 each. Broad scope of work for the projects involves supply, install.
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One Among World’s 1st & Largest Hybrid Solar & Storage Facilities Online & More From AfDB, Standard Chartered, ITOCHU
Tuesday, 12 Dec 2023
Scatec commissions among world’s largest solar & storage projects in South Africa; AfDB approves $1 billion for South Africa’s JET; Standard Chartered & ICIEC to back off-grid solar streetlight project in Senegal; ITOCHU & Hive to exp.
GW-Scale Solar Module Manufacturing In Nigeria
Dutch Solar Module Producer Solarge To Produce 1 GW Lightweight Panels/Year In Africa
Tuesday, 12 Dec 2023
The Netherlands-based lightweight solar PV modules manufacturer Solarge International is expanding its geographic footprint to launch a production facility in Africa’s Nigeria.
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Hardest-To-Reach Fund Launched To Support Off-Grid Solar In Africa & More From Proparco, AfDB
Wednesday, 06 Dec 2023
Acumen launches $250 million fund for off-grid solar in Africa; Proparco, BII and FMO to back Sierra Leone’s ‘1st’ large-scale grid connected solar IPP project; Germany pledges €4 billion to invest in green energy in Africa. $250 million fo.
Masdar Announces 150 MW Solar PV Plant In Angola
Masdar Expands Presence In African Renewables Space; Signs Several RE Agreements At COP28
Monday, 04 Dec 2023
The Ministry of Energy and Water in Angola has signed a concession agreement with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company Masdar for a 150 MW AC solar power plant.
GreenGo Proposes Gigantic African Green Energy Park
Danish Renewables Developer’s Megaton Moon Project In Mauritania Promises 60 GW RE Capacity
Monday, 27 Nov 2023
Denmark’s GreenGo Energy has unveiled plans for a new green energy project in Africa’s Mauritania to host 60 GW hybrid solar and wind energy to produce green hydrogen and ammonia, using a ‘unique’ circular architecture. Megaton Moon, as the.
Kenya Launches Tender For 40 MW Floating Solar Plant
KenGen Seeking Consultants For FPV Feasibility Study On Kamburu Hydropower Reservoir
Monday, 27 Nov 2023
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has invited consultants to help explore the feasibility of a floating solar power plant with close to 40 MW installed capacity.
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World Bank Backed Solar & Storage Plant Online In Central African Republic & More From Oikocredit, EGENCO
Monday, 27 Nov 2023
A World Bank supported solar and storage plant was inaugurated in the Central African Republic; Oikocredit funding RDG Collective’s off-grid solar business in Zambia; EGENCO constructing 10 MW solar power plant in Malawi. Solar & storage sola.
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Husk Announces Largest-Ever Equity Raise In Mini-Grid Industry & More From Sturdee, CrossBoundary
Wednesday, 25 Oct 2023
Husk Power Systems raises over $100 million to build community solar mini-grids; Sturdee Energy secures COD for 1st renewable energy IPP projects in Botswana; REA & CrossBoundary for Nigerian mini-grids. Husk raises $100 million+: Solar hybrid .
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Syrah Resources Commissions Solar & Storage Project In Mozambique & More From Adenia, Nuru, WATT
Wednesday, 11 Oct 2023
Syrah Resources Limited to operate Mozambique mine with solar and storage; Adenia secures majority share in Enfin in South Africa; CEI Africa tips $3 million into Nuru’s kitty in DRC; WATT Renewable raises $13 million from Empower New Energy for Ni.
Mauritius Exploring Floating Solar Power Plant
Central Electricity Board Invites Interested Consultants For 30 MW Floating PV Project
Wednesday, 04 Oct 2023
The Central Electricity Board (CEB) of Mauritius is exploring the feasibility of a 30 MW floating solar PV power plant in the island nation. For this, it is now seeking to hire the services of a consultant.
Ghana Invites Bids For Solar PV Mini Grids
Energy Ministry Launches Call For Installation Of 35 Mini Grids & Net Metering Projects
Thursday, 28 Sep 2023
Ghana’s Ministry of Energy is seeking bidders for 35 solar mini-grids and solar PV net metering for island and lakeside communities in the country. Broad scope of work for interested bidders is the design, supply and installation of these proje.
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CrossBoundary Bags AfDB/SEFA Finance For Solar Mini-Grids In Rural Africa & More From Release, BOAD
Tuesday, 26 Sep 2023
CrossBoundary Access raises $10 million for solar mini-grids; Scatec’s Release launches hybrid solar & storage projects in Cameroon; BOAD approves XOF 15 billion for Senegal solar & storage plant. Financing for solar mini-grids: Cross.
African Nation Announces 146 GW Solar PV Target
Ghana’s Solar PV-Driven Green Energy Transition Roadmap For 2060 Prepones Net Zero Target By A Decade
Monday, 25 Sep 2023
Ghana says its revised net zero ambition by 2060 under the country’s latest energy transition roadmap is a $550 billion sustainable development opportunity for international investors.
Africa’s Gambia Launches Solar PV Tender
EIB Backed Gambian Project To Fund Installation Of Solar For Schools & Health Facilities
Friday, 08 Sep 2023
The Gambia Sustainable Energy Services Company (SESCO) has invited bids from interested companies for the installation of solar power plants, in on-grid and off-grid configurations, to power up to 1,000 schools and 99 health facilities, including 11 .
1st Solar IPP Project In Djibouti
SoftBank Group Funded AMEA Power Bags Contract For 25 MW Solar & Storage Project
Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023
Dubai-based renewable energy company AMEA Power has secured a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Government of Djibouti for a 25 MW PV plant with battery storage.
Africa: EPC Tender For Large Scale Solar Project
Eritrea Solicits Bids From EPC Contractors For 30 MW Solar PV & Battery Storage Project
Friday, 25 Aug 2023
Eritrea’s Ministry of Energy and Mines has opened a solicitation process for EPC service contractors for a 30 MW solar PV plant, to be accompanied by a battery energy storage system (BESS) and associated facilities. Previously, the ministry was l.
Austrian Study On Solar Powered Irrigation
Small-Scale Farms In Sub-Saharan Africa Can Meet Major Water Needs For Crops, With Solar Energy
Thursday, 24 Aug 2023
Using cost-effective solar pumps for irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) can help boost food production and improve nutrition for local populace, while meeting other energy needs aligned with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7, according to .
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