Africa

Swansea University Secures £3M for Sustainable Solar in Africa
Swansea University’s REACH-PSM project pioneers sustainable solar tech in Africa, aiming to empower communities and revolutionize energy access for millions through innovative perovskite solutions.
Jan 13, 2025 // Technology, perovskite, Africa, Swansea University
Voltalia Secures Major 139-MW Solar Project in Tunisia
Voltalia secures a transformative 139-MW solar project in Tunisia, promising clean energy for 620,000 residents and a significant reduction in CO2 emissions by 2027!
Dec 31, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Voltalia, Tunisia, Africa, PV Power Plant
Trinasolar Supplies Battery Storage for Egypt’s Largest Solar Plant
AMEA Power, Trinasolar, and Energy China ZTPC join forces to launch Africa's largest solar plant in Egypt, setting a new benchmark for renewable energy innovation.
Dec 24, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Asia, Africa, Egypt, amea power, PV Power Plant, TrinaSolar, Energy China ZTPC
AMEA Power Launches 500 MW Solar Project in Egypt
AMEA Power's 500-MW Abydos solar plant boosts Egypt's renewable energy landscape, exemplifying a bright future for Africa's clean energy investment and sustainable growth.
Dec 16, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, amea power, PV Power Plant
Envision Powers South Africa’s Largest Battery Storage Project
Envision Energy powers South Africa's largest battery project, enriching local communities while delivering sustainable energy solutions by 2026. A groundbreaking leap into a greener future!
Dec 16, 2024 // Storage, Africa, South Africa, Envision Energy
WATT Secures $15M for Nigerian Solar Initiatives
WATT Renewable Corporation secures $15 million to fuel hybrid solar power projects in Nigeria, driving sustainable energy and reducing currency risk for commercial success.
Dec 13, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, Nigeria, WATT Renewable Corporation
Qair Begins Building Solar Parks in Tunisia
Qair launches solar parks in Tunisia, boosting capacity by 20 MWp and powering 30,000 homes, while paving the way for a greener, sustainable future.
Dec 13, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Tunisia, Africa, PV Power Plant, Qair
Perenco Unit Acquires Akuo’s African Renewable Ventures
Akuo divests its African subsidiary to Taranis Investments, focusing on core global markets while bolstering renewable energy efforts in Africa’s vibrant landscape.
Dec 6, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, akuo, Africa, Perenco
Pele Green Secures Funding for South Africa's Solar Initiative
Pele Green Energy powers up with a 100-MW solar project for Glencore in South Africa, driving sustainability and renewable energy forward amidst a ZAR 2.1 billion investment!
Nov 29, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Africa, South Africa, PV Power Plant, Pele Green Energy
ABO Energy Transfers 152 MW Storage Projects to EDF
ABO Energy powers up South Africa's grid, transferring 152 MW of battery energy storage projects to EDF—ushering in a new era of renewable energy stability!
Nov 22, 2024 // Storage, Africa, South Africa, ABO Energy
EDF Consortium Secures Funds for SA Battery Projects
EDF International secures ZAR 7 billion for three major battery storage projects in South Africa, fostering local investment and greener energy solutions in the Northern Cape and North-West.
Nov 20, 2024 // Storage, Africa, South Africa, EDF International
EBRD Considers Loan for Scatec's Egyptian Solar Project
EBRD eyes $120M loan for Scatec's 1-GW solar project in Egypt, paving the way for renewable energy and storage advancements. Decision expected by December 11!
Nov 11, 2024 // Plants, EBRD, Asia, Africa, Egypt, Solar Project
AfDB Boosts Zambia's Solar Project with $8M Loan
The African Development Bank boosts Zambia's renewable energy with an $8 million loan for a transformative solar project, paving the way for a sustainable energy future.
Oct 30, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, zambia, AfDB, Solar Project
Morocco Partners Launches Major 1-GW Green Energy Hub
Discover Morocco's green revolution! A powerful joint venture unveils a 1-GW energy hub to produce hydrogen and ammonia, fueling Europe’s clean energy future.
Oct 29, 2024 // Solar to Fuel, Africa, Morocco
Tunisia Invites Bids for 200 MW Solar Project
Exciting opportunity! Tunisia seeks developers for 200 MW solar project, bolstering its renewable energy agenda. Submit proposals by January 31, 2025, and be part of the green revolution!
Oct 22, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Tunisia, Africa, Solar Project