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South Africa
BTE Renewables celebrates industry defying health & safety record
22 May 2023The renewable energy sector is generally considered to be a safe environment, however, workers still face...
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South Africa
SAWEA calls for a co-ordinated approach to renewables procurement
19 May 2023The SA wind industry body has called for a co-ordinated approach to procurement of renewables, collectively...
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Disruption
Huawei white paper shows communication tech will be vital to sustainable grids
19 May 2023It underlines how the power communication network is the basis for automatic power grid dispatching, market-oriented...
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North Africa
Egypt and Scatec join forces to build $450m green fuel plant
18 May 2023The development of the green methanol production plant will position Egypt as a leader in green...
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Solar
Phelan Energy integrates 86 MW solar plant into South Africa’s grid
15 May 2023The plant, located in the town of Loeriesfontein in the Northern Cape province is set to...
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South Africa
Wind to play a key role in Western Cape’s energy plans – Alan Winde
11 May 2023The Premier highlighted how the Western Cape’s strong winds can be harnessed to supply the province...
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International
Off-grid solar market experiences robust growth post COVID
11 May 2023GOGLA report highlights that over 104 million people globally now have access to electricity through off-grid...
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Disruption
Finland’s AW-Energy to produce green hydrogen from wave power in Namibia
11 May 2023AW-Energy's state-of-the-art WaveRoller technology efficiently converts wave energy into electricity.
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East Africa
Kenya, Germany to strengthen ties on green energy and climate
11 May 2023Germany has committed to providing substantial financial assistance to Kenya, enabling the country to develop and...
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North Africa
ACWA Power secures $123 million to build 200MW solar plant in Egypt
10 May 2023The Kom Ombo plant will be located less than 20 kilometres from Africa’s biggest solar park,...
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Central Africa
First large scale solar plant in Central Africa Republic (CAR) switches on
9 May 2023The plant has an estimated 33,432 solar panels and is expected to meet 30 percent of...
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Disruption
Huawei aims to use its “4T” technologies to enable an energy landscape transition of ‘from energy consumer to sustainable energy producer and enabler
9 May 2023South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa gave a keynote address...
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Solar
Huawei calls for solar industry to work together on high-quality PV benchmarks
9 May 2023With Africa home to 60% of the world’s best solar resources, solar PV has the potential...
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Sustainability
GENESIS supports climber for the Trek4Mandela initiative
9 May 2023GENESIS is sponsoring Noluthando Sithole Co-Founder of Children of Success to summit Kilimanjaro on 18 July...
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Climate Change
Nigeria to develop 250 GW of solar energy by 2060 – VP Osinbajo
8 May 2023The Vice President of Nigeria also remarked on how Africa can use its renewable energy potential...
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Mega Read
Better management of South Africa’s grid can bring more power sooner
3 May 2023By building wind and solar power plants alongside each other, a single transmission connection point can...
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South Africa
Private offtake to drive liberalisation of SA’s energy market – SAWEA
3 May 2023The renewable energy industry has witnessed significant changes this last year, resulting in the market’s transition...
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Solar
Huawei pledges to work with partners in the renewable energy era
3 May 2023As a leading vendor in the ICT industry, Huawei's digital power brings unique value additions to...
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East Africa
AfDB approves US$49.92M to build a 30 MW solar plant in Eritrea
20 Apr 2023The solar project is set to help improve energy security in the East African country.
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Solar
City of Cape Town granted funding to build a 60MW solar plant
20 Apr 2023The solar energy facility will have a battery storage system, and will be capable of providing...
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Solar
LONGi showcases the new Hi-MO 6 module to the South Africa DG market
14 Apr 2023The solar technology manufacturer hosted over 80 delegates at two glitzy events dubbed the LONGi Partners...
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Energy Storage
Qair secures financing for hybrid solar-storage project in Mauritius
23 Mar 2026The Stor’Sun hybrid solar-storage project is expected to supply 8% of Mauritius’ national electricity demand.
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North Africa
Tunisia issues tender for 300MW solar power project
17 Mar 2026The tender forms part of Tunisia’s broader strategy to scale renewable energy capacity.
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Hydro
Globeleq acquires Zambia hydropower company LHPC
17 Mar 2026LHPC operates two hydroelectric power plants with a combined capacity of 56 MW and is constructing...
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South Africa
Lyra Energy reach financial close on 255MW solar project in SA
10 Mar 2026Commercial operation of phase one of the project is expected in the first half of 2027.
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Solar
Mulilo, Etana finalise PPA for 219MW solar project in North West
24 Feb 2026The conclusion of the PPA enabled the project to reach financial close.
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Investment & Finance
Discovery Green signs PPA for the 300MW Tournee Solar Park
2 Oct 2025Tournee is Discovery Green’s second renewable energy project with Red Rocket, following financial close on phase...
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Investment & Finance
Standard Bank backs Mulilo with R7Bn for renewables expansion
17 Sep 2025The funding will accelerate delivery of Mulilo’s project pipeline, enabling equity participation, guarantees, and enhanced flexibility...
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Investment & Finance
Odyssey Energy secures $7,5M to fund mini grids in Nigeria
17 Sep 2025The company will help developers procure high-quality solar and energy storage equipment with minimal upfront capital.
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Investment & Finance
NOA reaches financial close on 157MW Khauta West solar project
16 Sep 2025The Khauta Cluster will deliver 1,073 GWh of clean electricity annually to a portfolio of private-sector...
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Solar
ENGIE switches on 75 MW Grootspruit solar facility in Free State
11 Sep 2025The solar energy facility is expected to meet the electricity needs of approximately 80,000 South African...
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Rest of Africa
Zambia breaks ground on 100 MW Chipata West solar project
8 Sep 2025The solar project will be located in Chief Chinyaku's Chiefdom and is expected to contribute to...
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South Africa
The 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation wants applications from Engineers and Innovators in South Africa
5 Sep 2025Since its inception in 2014, the Africa Prize has supported more than 165 businesses from 22...
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North Africa
Infinity Power reach Fin Close on 200MW Egypt wind farm project
25 Aug 2025The wind farm is expected to generate around 810,000 MWh of clean electricity annually.
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Central Africa
UAE’s GSU breaks ground on 50MW solar project in CAR
20 Aug 2025The project is set to provide electricity to more than 300,000 households and offset over 50,000...
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Investment & Finance
IFDK invests $40M into CrossBoundary to RE projects in Africa
20 Aug 2025The transaction comes after numerous investments in CrossBoundary Energy this year.
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Solar
Africa REN commissions 20MW solar-plus-storage plant in Senegal
14 Aug 2025Located in Bokhol, Dagana department, northern Senegal, the project is connected to the grid operated by...
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South Africa
NOA concludes 10-Year PPA to power Pan African’s mines
6 Aug 2025The agreement is a structured and scalable solution which will allow Pan African to source renewable...
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Investment & Finance
Afreximbank funding 1 GW floating solar project in Zimbabwe
6 Aug 2025The planned project will be the largest renewable energy development in Zimbabwe.
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Solar
BB Energy switches on first SAPP merchant solar facility in Zambia
5 Aug 2025The project will deliver over 60 GWh of clean power annually, enough to supply 25,000 homes...
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Solar
Eskom issues tender for 72 MW solar project in Mpumalanga
5 Aug 2025The tender invites eligible contractors to submit applications by 30 September 2025, with a pre-application meeting...
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Investment & Finance
Mergence invests R60M in Solarise for C&I solar expansion in SA
31 Jul 2025Solarise Africa says it is on track to reach its target of 28 MWp of installed...
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International
Record renewables boom, but Africa lags behind, IRENA report
14 Jul 2025582 GW of renewable capacity added in 2024. Africa, Eurasia, Central America, and the Caribbean collectively...
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Mega Read
Toward the Next Generation of Productive Use: Integrating Ecosystems for Real Energy-Driven Development
3 Jul 2025Introduction: The Limits of LightbulbsIn the early days of the global energy access movement, success was...
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Energy Storage
Globeleq reaches financial close on Red Sands BESS project
30 Jun 2025Red Sands is the largest standalone BESS project in Africa to reach commercial close.
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Solar
JA Solar to supply panels for JUWI’s 220MW solar projects in SA
26 Jun 2025The Chinese solar module manufacturer to supply 420,000 solar panels to JUWI for two large-scale projects...
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Solar
NamPower starts constructions on 100 MW solar power project
26 Jun 2025The solar power station is scheduled for commercial commissioning in June 2026.
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Hydro
Globeleq acquires Norfund’s 51% stake in Zambian hydro company
25 Jun 2025The acquisition also represents Globeleq's first investment in hydropower in Africa and market entry into the...
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Investment & Finance
AfDB approves funds for Cabo Verde’s first wind plus BESS project
25 Jun 2025The project is expected to help Cabo Verde diversify its electricity generation system which is heavily...
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Energy Storage
AMEA Power secures US$72m for 300MWh BESS project in Egypt
23 Jun 2025The project is the first ever utility-scale BESS project in the North African country.
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South Africa
Huawei equipment to power Palabora Mining solar-storage project
18 Jun 2025The project will deliver South Africa’s first utility-scale grid-forming system.
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Investment & Finance
PIC, DBSA and IDC invest US$37M in South Africa’s hydrogen fund
18 Jun 2025The SA-H2 hydrogen fund will blend public and private capital through a single platform.
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East Africa
Gigawatt Global switches on Burundi’s first solar plant at 7,5MW
27 Oct 2021Financing for the construction of the project was provided by Inspired Evolution, Renewable Energy Performance Platform...
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International
Hyperloop technology market set to reach $6.6 billion by 2026
25 May 2021The Hyperloop could potentially convey people or objects at hypersonic speeds while being energy efficient compared...
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Disruption
ecoligo connects Kenya’s first ever floating solar plant
22 Apr 2021The system complements an earlier 75kWp installation on the roof of the farm’s buildings which has...
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South Africa
South Africa launches tender for 2,6GW of renewables
22 Mar 20211 600 megawatts of the new energy procured will come from wind energy and 1 000...
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Investment & Finance
South Africa to add 6,8GW in new renewables capacity over the next year
1 Mar 2021The procurement of new renewable energy capacity is in line with the country's energy plan, the...
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Disruption
Ford South Africa launches bold plan to get off the grid
8 Dec 2020The Ford Motor Company to source 100% renewable energy for all its manufacturing plants globally by...
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Disruption
VIDEO: Is there another revolution brewing in Africa?
11 Nov 2020RenewAfrica.Biz is the definitive source for market intelligence and updates on Africa's Renewable Energy sector
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South Africa
Nordex advances wind power technology with hybrid tower innovation
30 Apr 2025Local manufacturing of concrete tower sections will stimulate regional employment, develop local skills, and promote the...
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Wind
Wind industry adds a record 117GW of new capacity in 2024
23 Apr 2025Africa & the Middle East installations skyrocketed by 107%—driven by Egypt’s 794 MW and Saudi Arabia’s...
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Solar
Africa solar boom; capacity forecast to double by 2028 says GSC
19 Mar 2025The report shows that Africa installed 2.4 GW of new solar capacity in 2024.
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Hydro
BPA exhibits Africa’s first hydro-floating solar hybrid plant in Ghana
20 Jun 2023The West African country is on course to achieve universal electricity access within 18 months.
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South Africa
South Africa poised for renewables boom with 66GW in the pipeline
7 Jun 2023Renewable Energy Grid Survey was released this week by Eskom, SAWEA and SAPVIA.
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Green Hydrogen
Namibia greenlights US$10Bn green hydrogen project by Hyphen
26 May 2023The green hydrogen project will create up to 15,000 new jobs during the construction phase, 3,000...
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Disruption
Huawei aims to use its “4T” technologies to enable an energy landscape transition of ‘from energy consumer to sustainable energy producer and enabler
9 May 2023South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa gave a keynote address...
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Solar
Huawei unveils smart PV solutions for the African residential market
15 Feb 2023Over its 25 years of operating in Sub Saharan Africa, Huawei has built a deep understanding...
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South Africa
BTE consummates biodiversity partnership for Excelsior Wind Farm
18 Oct 2022The 33MW Excelsior Wind Energy Facility stands on 2300 hectares of land in Swellendam, Western Cape.
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South Africa
SAWEA kicks off just energy transition campaign in Mpumalanga schools
19 Sep 2022The much-loved yellow edu-tainer was welcomed at Laerskool Kragveld in the morning, before journeying on to...
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Solar
Huawei FusionSolar Channel Partner Summit fosters cooperation to boost Africa’s solar industry
30 Aug 2022In his official address opening the summit, Mr. Xia Hesheng, President of Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan...
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Investment & Finance
Off-grid solar investments hit all-time high of $450m in 2021, GOGLA
26 Jul 2022In 2021, debt commitments have shown strong growth to reach $326 million, mainly driven by large...
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South Africa
SAPVIA announce new board, Chanda Nxumalo elected chairperson
13 Jun 2022With the new leadership, SAPVIA is hoping to play a key role in addressing South Africa’s...
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Solar
State of the art solar carpot system unveiled for Ford SA’s assembly plant
11 May 2022The project is part of Ford South Africa's plans to take its Silverton plant in Pretoria...
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Mega Read
Should we turn the Sahara Desert into a huge solar farm?
29 Nov 2021The Sahara covers about 9 million km², that means the total energy available – that is,...
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South Africa
Mainstream to develop 1,2GW of renewable energy projects in South Africa
29 Oct 2021The Mainstream-led consortium, named 'Ikamva', which means "the future" in Xhosa, will deliver six onshore wind...
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North Africa
3GW interconnection project between Egypt & Saudi Arabia awarded
11 Oct 2021The intercontinental link will enable the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Egypt to exchange electricity, increase...
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South Africa
EnergyDRIVE to inform SA learners on renewables & climate change
1 Jul 2021The initiative promotes renewable energy and climate change awareness, instilling knowledge to learners across rural communities
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South Africa
Blok pioneers solar energy in newly launched Sea Point development
9 Jun 2021Blok's ONE26 ON M development has a 50kW solar energy system which is projected to produce...
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South Africa
BioTherm Energy has rebranded to BTE Renewables
2 Jun 2021BTE Renewables successfully brought online four renewable energy IPP projects in South Africa over the past...
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International
2020 renewables growth rate fastest in two decades, IEA
11 May 2021About 270 GW of new renewable capacity is on course to be added in 2021 and...
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