Africa

JA Solar to Supply Modules for Teraco's 120-MW Sediba Solar Plant

JA Solar is the sole module supplier for Teraco's 120-MW Sediba solar plant in South Africa, whose output the data center operator will wheel to its sites.

Nov 13, 2026 // Manufacturing News, Large-Scale, JA Solar, Africa, South Africa, Teraco, data centers

Five Nations Endorse Rooftop Solar Declaration for 300M Homes at COP31

Five countries endorsed the Global Rooftop Solar Declaration at COP31, joining Australia behind a voluntary goal of 300 million solar homes worldwide by 2030.

Nov 11, 2026 // Residential, Policy, Rooftop PV, Australia, Bangladesh, Asia, Kenya, Oceania, Africa, Nigeria, global solar council

EBRD, DEG Back Egypt's Nefer Benban Solar-Battery Plant With $127M

The EBRD and Germany's DEG are providing up to $127 million of debt for Egypt's 258.5-MWp Nefer Benban solar plant, which comes with a 120-MWh battery.

Nov 11, 2026 // Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, Storage, EBRD, Asia, BESS, Africa, Egypt, Infinity Power, Hassan Allam

Proparco and IFC to Lend €28 Million for 62 MWp of Solar in Benin

Proparco and IFC will lend about €14 million each to AXIAN and Sika Capital for four solar plants totalling 62 MWp, billed as Benin's first IPP project.

Nov 2, 2026 // Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, utility-scale, ifc, Africa, Benin, Proparco, Axian

Scatec Secures $217 Million for 569-MW Dandara Solar Plant in Egypt

Scatec signed $217 million of loans for the 569-MW first phase of Dandara, a solar and battery plant in Egypt that will supply power to Egypt Aluminium.

Oct 29, 2026 // Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Scatec, EBRD, Asia, BESS, Africa, Egypt

World Bank and GOGLA Count 149 Million Off-Grid Solar Users, Up 26%

Off-grid solar served 149 million people in 2025, up 26% from 2023, the World Bank's ESMAP and GOGLA said; affiliates sold 12 million products.

Oct 28, 2026 // Residential, Market Research, world bank, off-grid solar, Africa, Gogla, Solar home systems

Algeria Switches On 300-MWp El Oued Solar Plant, Its Largest Yet

Algeria's largest solar plant, the 300-MWp El Foulia site in El Oued province, entered service on Oct. 26 as the country's third new PV plant this year.

Oct 27, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, utility-scale, Africa, Algeria

EBRD Arranges $265 Million for Egypt's 1.2-GW Nefer Minya Solar Plant

EBRD arranges up to $265 million for Egypt's 1.2-GW Nefer Minya solar plant with 600 MWh of batteries, part of a $566 million debt package in total.

Oct 21, 2026 // Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, Storage, EBRD, Asia, BESS, Africa, Egypt, Infinity Power

JCM Power Secures 30-MW Solar Project in Mozambique

JCM Power secures a first Southern Africa solar win: a 30MW project in Mozambique. Backed by a consortium, the bid advances the company’s growing Asia-Africa renewable pipeline.

Aug 31, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, Mozambique, PV Power Plant, JCM Power

Liberia’s LEC Gets Nod for 20-MW Solar Park

LEC wins regulatory approval for a 20MW solar park—boosting Liberia’s clean power, expanding renewable capacity, and advancing the country’s push toward a diversified, sustainable electricity supply.

Aug 26, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Africa, PV Power Plant, Liberia, LEC

Egypt Grants Golden Licence for 1GW West Minya Solar-Battery

Egypt grants Nefer Minya “golden licence” for a $750M 1GW solar-plus-storage project in West Minya—600MWh batteries, 2,500 jobs, 1M tonnes CO2 cut yearly.

Aug 21, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Policy, Asia, Africa, Egypt

Egypt Eyes 3.1GW Sinai Clean-Energy Hybrid Plan

Egypt’s Ministry reviews a 3.1GW Sinai clean-energy plan by Renergy-led consortium: solar plus pumped-storage hydropower in two phases—boosting renewables, cutting fossil fuel use, and strengthening grid stability.

Aug 18, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Policy, Asia, Africa, Egypt, PV Power Plant, Renergy

Scatec Ushers Obelisk 1.1-GW Solar-Storage Online in Egypt

Scatec powers Egypt’s Obelisk hybrid solar-storage milestone: 1.1 GW solar with 100 MW/200 MWh batteries now online, targeting 3,000+ GWh yearly and cutting 1.2M+ tons CO2.

Aug 12, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Storage, Scatec, Asia, Africa, Egypt

Sungrow Supplies 35 MWh Storage for Sierra Leone RESPITE

Sungrow delivers 35 MWh batteries for Sierra Leone’s RESPITE solar-plus-storage, powering emergency-ready grids and boosting access—helping the World Bank target 16% to 36% electricity connectivity.

Aug 4, 2026 // Storage, Sungrow, Africa, Sierra Leone

Envusa Secures Financing for 63-MW Sishen Solar Plant

Envusa Energy secures financial close on a 63MW solar plant at Kumba’s Sishen Mine—slashing grid costs and emissions while boosting mining power security ahead of construction.

Jul 27, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Africa, South Africa, PV Power Plant, Envusa Energy

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