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A decision by South Africa's Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) to allocate 6GW of new large-scale solar over the next decade has been welcomed by the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) for giving a “moderate level of certainty” to the industry.

Scatec has today been awarded Preferred Bidder standing on three projects totaling 150MW (3x50MW) of Contracted Capacity, by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy in South Africa under the technology agnostic Risk Mitigation Power Procurement Programme (RMIPPP). The tariffs awarded to the projects drop within the series of the formerly granted preferred bidders.

A consortium led by Dubai-based AMEA Power LLC has actually been granted a 120-MW solar project in the 6th round of a tender in South Africa.

Financial options business Solarise Africa has actually elevated US$ 10 million to sustain its investment in solar PV projects in Kenya, Rwanda and South Africa. The business has actually also set its sights on more "challenging" territories, like the DR Congo, Chad and Sierra Leone. CEO Jan Albert Valk spoke with pv magazine about the company's plans, as well as the "overwhelming" demand for more renewable resource investment on the African continent.

The country's regulator has approved a government plan to tender for 11.81 GW of power generation capacity on top of the 2 GW tender opened last month.

Teraco Data Environments Ltd. leads the way in sustainable energy with a new power plant in South Africa, reducing reliance on Eskom and boosting renewables.

Cox Energy SAB de CV to acquire majority stake in Khi Solar One, Africa's first CSP tower plant, boosting output by 30% with upgrade program.

EDF Renewables & CIP-owned Mulilo Energy have been awarded preferred bidder status for 257MW of grid storage capacity in South Africa. As part of a ZAR7bn (€343m) total cost, the consortium will deliver three battery energy storage projects, providing sustainable electricity for 61 million people. A significant milestone for Mulilo, they are outperforming their business plans.

Saudi renewables programmer ACWA Power has commenced building and construction of the 100-MW Redstone focusing solar power (CSP) plant in South Africa after attaining monetary close for the project.

Unlocking Africa's renewable energy potential: A joint study reveals the continent's ability to achieve 80% renewable energy by 2040, but calls for increased investment and a shift away from coal and gas-fired power plants.

Scatec Solar has closed financing on 3 Grootfontein solar projects in South Africa with a combined capacity of 273MW. Construction to begin Q1 of 2024 and estimated to power 100,000 households. Financed by equity and $241m of project finance debt.

Renewables programmer Solarcentury Africa has actually joined Mozambique-based special purpose vehicle SunMoz to add to the development of an as much as 100-MW (AC) solar power project in main Mozambique.

PNE AG sells 240-MW solar project in South Africa to NOA Group Ltd, aiming to provide clean energy to mining and agricultural sectors.

South African power utility Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. is preparing to spend 106 billion rand, or $7.2 billion, in wind as well as solar energy by the end of the decade. Eskom, which makes up two-fifths of the nation's greenhouse gas outcome, may execute its strategy either individually or through a collaboration.

Swedish renewables developer Magnora has secured environmental authorisation for a 260MW solar project it is creating in South Africa.