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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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North Africa
Engie consortium reaches financial close for 500MW Egypt wind farm
6 Apr 2023The 500 MW Gulf of Suez Wind Farm will be capable of delivering clean power to...
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Solar
Qair building world’s largest salt-water floating solar plant in Seychelles
5 Apr 2023Completion of the floating solar power plant is set to help Seychelles move closer to its...
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South Africa
Initiative to promote women management in SA renewable energy sector gains momentum
4 Apr 2023Led by SAWEA, SAPVIA and EWSETA, the programme was initiated to address the skills gap in...
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South Africa
SAWEA reiterates wind energy’s role in SA’s Energy Action Plan (EAP)
4 Apr 2023According to SAWEA, South Africa’s energy security challenges need to be addressed adequately, and a holistic...
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Wind
Nordex targets to supply fully recyclable wind turbines by 2032
4 Apr 2023Over the past few years, the Nordex Group has already reduced the carbon footprint of its...
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South Africa
Red Rocket starts construction on 84 MW Wolf wind project in Eastern Cape
4 Apr 2023The Wolf Wind project was initially developed by JUWI, and successfully bid by Red Rocket in...
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Investment & Finance
HDF Energy to setup Zimbabwe’s first green hydrogen power plant
27 Mar 2023HDF Energy is developing the Middle Sabi Renewstable® in the Chipinge District, Manicaland Province in Zimbabwe.
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South Africa
South Africa’s President announce new Minister of Electricity
7 Mar 2023The new Minister of Electricity in the Presidency will be empowered to carry out his duties...
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North Africa
Algeria’s Sonelgaz issues tender to procure 2 GW of solar energy
6 Mar 2023The latest tender by Sonelgaz is the second major tender for procurement of solar energy by...
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Nigeria
Evtec to build 110MW solar energy plant for Tingo Foods’ Nigeria facility
2 Mar 2023Tingo Foods entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Evtec Energy, and the solar power...
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Southern Africa
Executive team tackle wind turbine heights to build and demonstrate leadership
2 Mar 2023Nordex Energy South Africa’s executive team recently completed the Global Wind Organisation’s Basic Safety Training (BST)...
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Mega Read
Power cuts in South Africa: trend to get off the grid is gathering pace, but total independence is still a way off
28 Feb 2023Factories, mines, farms, businesses and individuals are now choosing to reduce their dependence on Eskom’s network...
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Investment & Finance
Solar fund by Rgreen Invest raises €87.5M for African C&I projects
28 Feb 2023The fund to offer direct lending and asset-based debt facilities for regional and international developers as...
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Investment & Finance
AfricaGoGreen Fund (AGGF) Closes $47M in new equity Investments
28 Feb 2023AGGF is the first structured debt fund in Africa focused on renewable energy and energy efficiency...
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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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