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Southern Africa
Zimbabwe plans to produce 100 MW from wind by 2025
19 Apr 2021A satellite data analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says parts of Zimbabwe has...
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East Africa
Renewables route to sustainable growth for East & Southern Africa: IRENA
17 Apr 2021Around 230 gigawatts (GW) of solar PV and wind alone is possible in the two regions,...
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Investment & Finance
Harith raises $200m for high performing African infrastructure assets
17 Apr 2021Harith was a key investor in the 310MW Lake Turkana Wind Power Project (LTWP), Africa's largest...
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Energy Efficiency
Continental Tyre SA scoops prestigious Energy Efficiency Award
15 Apr 2021The heat-recovery project which significantly reduced energy consumption and operating costs at Continental's tyre manufacturing plant...
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Mega Read
The case for turning South Africa’s coal fields into a renewable energy hub
15 Apr 2021The massive drop in renewable energy costs makes the establishment of renewable energy plants in slightly...
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Mega Read
Solo Atlantic Voyager Zirk Botha tells the Energy Transition Story
15 Apr 2021“Dream big, do big, Live a Great Adventure!” - Zirk Botha
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Green Hydrogen
Sasol & Toyota to develop a green hydrogen mobility ecosystem in SA
15 Apr 2021Sasol, a top emitter of greenhouse gases in South Africa, plans to reduce its emissions by...
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South Africa
Sasol and Air Liquide jointly tender 900MW of renewable energy
14 Apr 2021The chemicals and energy giant is looking to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 10%...
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Hydro
ATI’s Transparency Tool collects & records payments for Malawi’s only IPP
13 Apr 2021Transparency Tool, a joint initiative of ATI and KfW collected and recorded payments for Malawi's sole...
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Mega Read
Are Powerships a solution for Africa’s energy short-term supply?
13 Apr 2021Powerships have the advantage of providing almost immediate electricity, so they are an excellent option to...
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Disruption
Volkswagen Rwanda unveils electric vehicle charging station in Kigali
13 Apr 2021The launch is part of pilot project to test the feasibility of electric mobility in Africa.
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Disruption
Trevali signs Renewable Energy PPA for Namibia mining operations
13 Apr 2021The company is committing reduce its overall GreenHouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 25% by 2025
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Solar
Belgian development agency tenders 5 mini-grids in Mozambique
8 Apr 2021Brussels is supporting Mozambique's plan for rural electrification - RERD II Programme / Renewable Energy for...
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Investment & Finance
Mahlako launches its maiden R1,5 Billion Energy Fund
8 Apr 2021The fund will focus on five of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and invest...
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Climate Change
IMF launch the Climate Change Indicators Dashboard
8 Apr 2021The dashboard will address a growing need for data in macroeconomic and financial policy analysis to...
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Climate Change
Global leaders commit to prioritize Africa’s fight against climate change
7 Apr 2021Africa now faces the dual onslaught of climate change – currently estimated at between $7 billion...
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North Africa
ACWA Power signs final project agreement for 200MW Egypt solar plant
7 Apr 2021Upon completion, the Kom Ombo PV plant will cater to the power needs of 130,000 households...
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Energy Storage
Fluence, Siemens and Litgrid partner for Baltics’ energy storage pilot
7 Apr 2021“Virtual Transmission Line” pilot will demonstrate benefits of storage at the transmission level and support Lithuania’s...
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International
Record 260GW of new renewables deployed in 2020 globally: IRENA
7 Apr 202180 per cent of all new electricity capacity added last year was renewable, with solar and...
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Investment & Finance
UK grants £3 million for 10 climate change mitigation projects in S.Africa
6 Apr 2021The funding is to help South Africa's climate change mitigation efforts
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Solar
Mali gives the green light for construction of two solar plants
6 Apr 2021The construction of the Ségou and Fana solar power plants aligns with Mali's solar energy roadmap
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Southern Africa
SAWEA launches the 2024 Wind Industry Internship Programme
23 Oct 2023In 2024, SAWEA has set an ambitious goal to enroll and place 30 talented young professionals.
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South Africa
Young minds empowered as EnergyDRIVE 2023 tour kicks off
19 Oct 2023This is the fifth year that the unmistakable yellow bus will trek from Cape Town before...
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Solar
Sturdee Energy’s Botswana solar plants reach commercial operations
18 Oct 2023The two solar plants are the country’s first renewable energy IPP projects.
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Mega Read
Eskom, coal and decarbonization: A marriage based on irreconcilable differences?
12 Oct 2023There is consensus on the need for the coal mining industry to collaborate to reduce Scope...
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East Africa
Eritrea announces tender for a 30 MW solar plant
11 Oct 2023The project is being financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) via US$49.92 million grant.
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East Africa
Djibouti unveils the first ever wind farm at 60MW
11 Oct 2023The project is the first significant international investment in the energy sector in Djibouti and created...
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News
Academia adds voice to SA’s energy dialogue with WindAc Africa
5 Oct 2023Taking place over three days, 3 – 5 October 2023, at the Cape Town International Convention...
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Mega Read
Capital, communities and clean energy: Powering mining in Africa
4 Oct 2023In this article, Gilles Dumont, Head of Project Development at JUWI Renewables, shares insights from a...
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Mega Read
Renewables and Mining: An emerging relationship
15 Sep 2023In anticipation of the African Renewable Investment Summit (ARIS), Gilles Durmont, Head of Business Development at...
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South Africa
SA insurer Discovery launches renewables trading platform
8 Sep 2023The platform will aggregate power demand from corporations and match it with renewable supply.
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East Africa
AMEA Power closes deal with Djibouti to build a 25MW solar plant
7 Sep 2023Once completed, the solar plant is expected to generate 55 GWh of clean energy per year,...
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Solar
Harmony Gold commissions 30MW solar plant in the Free State
31 Aug 2023The solar plant to help the mining company achieve savings of an estimated R425 million in...
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Investment & Finance
TotalEnergies completes landmark acquisition of Total Eren
28 Aug 2023Total Eren has 3.5 GW of renewable capacity in operation worldwide and a solar, wind, hydroelectric...
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Investment & Finance
MIGA guarantees BTE Renewables’ equity in SA 75MW solar plant
7 Aug 2023The guarantee shields BTE Renewables from the risks of transfer restriction, expropriation, war and civil disturbance,...
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Rest of Africa
SolarAfrica & Starsight Energy complete merger to combine forces
2 Aug 2023The merged group now boasts an installed and contracted portfolio of 520 MW in solar power...
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Green Hydrogen
Germany’s PNE AG and SET sign deal to produce e-fuels in SA
31 Jul 2023The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding last week in Hamburg Germany that will pave...
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Solar
LONGi achieves AAA rating in PV ModuleTech bankability rankings
25 Jul 2023PV-Tech's PV ModuleTech bankability report released every quarter analyses, and benchmarks manufacturers based on their relative...
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Investment & Finance
Standard Bank secures $250Mln loan from IFC to fund renewables
20 Jul 2023The facility is structured as a seven-year term loan, and will enable the bank to fund...
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Solar
Madagascar issues tenders for two solar plants at 210MW
19 Jul 2023The country, located off the southeastern coast of Africa is looking to increase electricity access through...
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Policy
SAWEA endorses the draft SA Renewable Energy Masterplan
19 Jul 2023The four key pillars of SAREM focus on Supporting Market Demand; Driving Industrial Development; Fostering Inclusive...
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Solar
Globeleq acquires Scatec’s stake in 40MW solar plant in Mozambique
18 Jul 2023The Mocuba solar power plant is located in the Zambézia Province of Mozambique and was commissioned...
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Southern Africa
BEYOND THE TURBINES: Windaba 2023 set to showcase the incredible power of wind energy
14 Jul 2023Windaba will see stakeholders come together and collaborate on how best wind energy can support the...
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Investment & Finance
Solar project for Exxaro’s Limpopo mine reaches financial close
11 Jul 2023The solar project will be built on a 236-hectare site, and will serve as a behind-the-meter...
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Solar
NamPower seeks EPC contractor for 70MW solar project
6 Jul 2023The 70 MW solar energy project forms part of Namibia’s plans to implement six new power...
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Investment & Finance
Standard Chartered extends $1.4bn to build 48 mini-grids in Angola
3 Jul 2023The 48 hybrid photovoltaic generation systems will have energy storage and will operate autonomously, independent of...
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Investment & Finance
Cygnum Capital extends $7.5Mln to finance 60 mini-grids in Zambia
30 Jun 2023The financing will enable MySol Grid Zambia to expand energy access to grid-unserved communities in Zambia.
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South Africa
Wind energy rescued South Africa from power cuts, Eskom said
12 Jun 2023The improvement of power supply has resulted in the country’s currency, the Rand gaining 4.3% against...
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Solar
Platinum producer Implats calls for 30MW solar plant bids
1 Jun 2023Implats is targeting to deploy about 520 MW of renewable energy as part of an ambitious...
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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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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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East Africa
Solar & wind power could break the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam deadlock
10 May 2021In this Op-ed, Sebastian Sterl, Researcher, Energy & Climate at Vrije Universiteit Brussel proposes solutions to...
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Investment & Finance
IFC and ABSA launch Africa’s first Green Loan to fund renewables
7 May 2021The loan is the first certified loan in Africa that complies with the Green Loan Principles....
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Disruption
Gold Fields building SA’s largest solar plant for a mining operation
6 May 2021R660m is the estimated capital investment for the plant, including contingencies and escalation
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