Africa

Axian Energy buys majority of 54.3-MWp Zambian solar project

Axian’s energy arm entered Zambia by acquiring a majority stake in a 54.3-MWp solar farm in Kafue District, marking a strategic Pan-African expansion.

Oct 17, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, Africa, zambia, investment, Axian Energy, Kafue District

Voltalia, IFC Team to Decarbonize Africa’s Mines

Voltalia and IFC power Africa’s mines with solar, wind and batteries—replacing diesel and coal to cut costs, boost reliability, and accelerate net-zero, country by country.

Oct 17, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Voltalia, ifc, Africa

Scatec’s Release to deploy 64 MW solar, batteries in West Africa

Scatec’s Release business signed leases to deliver 64 MW of solar with 10 MWh of batteries across Liberia and Sierra Leone, boosting reliable off-grid power.

Oct 16, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, solar-plus-storage, Africa, West Africa, Sierra Leone, Scatec Release,, Liberia,

Algeria's Solar Surge: 400 MW by 2025

Algeria accelerates its green revolution with 400 MW solar power by 2025, leading North Africa's renewable energy charge.

Oct 7, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, Algeria

Mauritania signs first IPP for 60-megawatt hybrid power plant deal

Mauritania inked its first independent power producer contract—a USD 300m, 60-MW solar-wind hybrid with Iwa Green Energy—to strengthen supply and cut fuel imports.

Oct 6, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, IPP, hybrid, Africa, Mauritania, project finance, Iwa Green Energy

Equator Energy powers Kenyan cement plant with 10-MW solar array

Equator Energy commissioned a 10-MW solar park for Mombasa Cement in Kenya, cutting costs, emissions, and grid dependence at an energy-intensive facility.

Oct 3, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Kenya, Africa, Equator Energy

Chad's Solar Future Brightens with GSU's 50-MW Farm

Empowering Chad: GSU's 50MW solar farm boosts renewable energy, backed by UAE investment, driving sustainable growth and reducing fossil fuel reliance in Africa.

Sep 29, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, chad, PV Power Plant, GSU

Odyssey Energy Secures $7.5M for Nigerian Mini-Grids

Odyssey Energy secures $7.5M from BII to boost Nigeria's energy access with sustainable mini-grids, empowering communities and driving economic growth.

Sep 15, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Grids, Africa, Nigeria, Odyssey Energy

Norfund invests in MOPO, scaling solar battery rentals across Africa

Norway’s Norfund invested GBP 5 million in MOPO, backing solar-charged battery rentals that deliver affordable, reliable power in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Sep 12, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, Africa, Norway, norfund

Eskom Seeks Bids for 291 MW Solar Power Deals

Eskom seeks 291 MW solar boost with new PPAs, inviting proposals for projects over 10 MW. Join South Africa's solar surge; submissions due September 19.

Aug 14, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, eskom, South Africa

Africa REN Launches Senegal's First Solar-Storage Plant

Africa REN's 16-MW solar farm in Senegal pioneers frequency regulation, boosting grid stability with 10 MW/20 MWh battery storage for a sustainable energy future.

Aug 7, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Africa, PV Power Plant, REN

BB Energy Enters Power Market With 25-MWp Zambia Solar Debut

BB Energy commissions 25-MWp Mailo solar farm in Zambia, starts trading on SAPP and secures funding to expand the site and build a 500-MWp regional portfolio.

Jul 31, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, merchant solar, Africa, zambia, bb energy, solarcentury africa, SAPP

MIGA backs CrossBoundary with $495m guarantees for African energy expansion

MIGA’s US $495 m guarantee package will help CrossBoundary Energy deploy 100+ distributed solar, wind and battery projects in 20 African countries over 15 years.

Jul 24, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, MIGA, DRE

Global South Utilities to Develop Solar-Storage Project in Madagascar

GSU powers Madagascar's future with a 50-MW solar farm, enhancing energy reliability and sustainability in the Global South.

Jul 2, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, PV Power Plant, Madagascar, GSU

Globeleq Finalizes Africa's Largest Battery Storage Project

Red Sands: Africa's largest battery storage project powers South Africa's green future with 153 MW capacity, boosting energy reliability and sustainability.

Jun 30, 2025 // Storage, Africa, Globeleq

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