Africa

Chinese Firms Commit $1.75bn for Ethiopian Solar and Mining Projects
Five Chinese companies will invest $1 .75 billion in Ethiopia, funding solar-cell factories, energy-storage lines, and large-scale mineral ventures, according to Finance Minister Ahmed Shide.
May 14, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Canadian Solar, China, Asia, Ethiopia, Africa, mining, solar manufacturing
Togo's Solar Leap: €26.5M Boost for Green Energy
Empowering Togo: A €61M solar project lights up Sokodé, boosting renewable energy and cutting CO₂ emissions by 13.6K tons annually.
May 13, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, Togo, PV Power Plant
EBRD Backs Scatec's 1-GW Solar Project in Egypt
EBRD backs Scatec's groundbreaking 1-GW solar-storage project in Egypt with USD 30 million, paving the way for a greener future and significant carbon reduction.
May 12, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Scatec, EBRD, Asia, Africa, Egypt, PV Power Plant
Scatec Launches Massive Solar-Battery Project in Egypt
Scatec ASA launches Egypt's 1.1-GW Obelisk solar project, featuring cutting-edge battery storage and backed by major financial partners, set to transform renewable energy by 2026.
May 6, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Asia, Africa, Egypt, PV Power Plant, Scatec ASA
Qair Secures 178 MW Wind, Solar Projects in Morocco
Qair secures 178 MW in Morocco, advancing towards 52% renewable energy by 2030 with Tetouan wind and Tiznit solar projects, boosting investment climate and industry supply.
Apr 30, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, Morocco, PV Power Plant, Qair
Empower Secures Funding for Nigerian Solar Retail Projects
Empower New Energy boosts Nigeria's retail sector with 26 solar projects, enhancing energy reliability and sustainability while championing Africa's renewable future.
Apr 24, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Africa, Nigeria, Empower New Energy
Voltalia, Entech to Develop Solar-Storage Project in Senegal
Voltalia and Entech team up to power Senegal's future with a 60-MW solar park, boosting renewable energy and international collaboration in Africa.
Apr 22, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Voltalia, Africa, entech, PV Power Plant, Senegal
Zambia Cuts Solar Project Approval to 48 Hours
Zambia slashes solar project approval time to 48 hours, accelerating its path to 1,000 MW solar power by 2025 and boosting private investment in renewable energy.
Apr 21, 2025 // Plants, Africa, zambia
Congo Aims to Double Power with Renewables by 2030
Congo targets 1,500 MW by 2030, boosting green energy with solar, wind, and hydro projects for sustainable growth and reduced fossil fuel reliance.
Mar 31, 2025 // Plants, Africa, Congo
TOYO Doubles Ethiopian Solar Plant Capacity with 2 GW Expansion
TOYO Co Ltd boosts solar capacity in Ethiopia, doubling output to power Africa's sustainable energy future.
Mar 27, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Ethiopia, Africa, TOYO Co Ltd
Tunisia Finalizes 500-MW Solar Contracts with Global Firms
Tunisia advances its renewable future with 500 MW solar projects, attracting global firms and boosting local economy while enhancing energy security and sustainability.
Mar 25, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Tunisia, Africa
Scatec Launches 60-MW Solar Farm in Botswana
Scatec ASA powers up Botswana with the launch of its 60-MW solar phase, boosting Africa's renewable energy landscape.
Mar 13, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, Botswana, PV Power Plant, Scatec ASA
Yellow Door Energy Secures 24.5-MWp Solar Deal in South Africa
Yellow Door Energy partners with Powerx to boost South Africa's green energy with a 24.5-MWp solar park, advancing sustainable development and energy transition goals.
Mar 12, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, South Africa, Yellow Door Energy
Pele Energy Secures $31M to Expand African Renewables
Pele Energy Group secures ZAR 575 million to power Africa's renewable energy future, driving sustainable growth and transformative clean energy solutions across the continent.
Mar 6, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, Pele Energy Group
Empower Boosts Saray Immo with 5.8 MWp Solar Project
Empower New Energy partners with Saray Immo to install 5.8 MWp rooftop solar in Morocco, boosting Africa's renewable energy adoption and supporting sustainable industrial growth.
Mar 6, 2025 // Rooftop PV, Africa, Morocco, PV Power Plant, Empower New Energy