US-based renewable energy developer Renewvia Energy is preparing a major expansion of its African operations, with plans to invest approximately $750 million in solar-powered mini-grid infrastructure across Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.The expansion forms part of a broader industry push to tackle Sub-Saharan Africa’s persistent electricity access gap through decentralised energy…
The European Commission has moved to restrict EU funding for solar projects that deploy inverters supplied by manufacturers deemed high risk, with Huawei as a primary focus. The decision reflects growing concern in Brussels over the security of critical energy infrastructure as renewables become more deeply integrated into power systems. Inverters, responsible for converting solar-generated…
Zambia has strengthened its renewable energy capacity with the commissioning of the 136MW Itimpi-2 Solar Power Plant in Kitwe, the country’s largest solar facility to date. Developed by Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC), the project expands the wider Itimpi Solar Complex to 196MW and represents a key milestone in Zambia’s efforts to address persistent electricity shortages…
Ethiopia is accelerating its push to become a continental leader in renewable energy, with the Office of the Prime Minister outlining a growing pipeline of solar investments and industrial capacity that could materially reshape the country’s power mix. In a recent update, officials pointed to a surge in solar development activity, underpinned by both favourable…
Zambia has formalised a $1.5 billion investment agreement with China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) to deliver an additional 900 MW of generation capacity, marking a significant step in efforts to stabilise the country’s power system and reduce exposure to climate-driven supply risks. The deal, concluded in partnership with the Zambia Development Agency, aligns with Lusaka’s…
A new advisory from the International Renewable Energy Agency highlights renewable energy as a strategic solution to ongoing global energy market instability. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt oil and gas supplies, driving price volatility and affecting transport, food systems, and broader economic stability—particularly in energy-importing nations. The agency emphasises that renewables…
President Hakainde Hichilema has launched Zambia’s largest hybrid renewable energy project, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to strengthen grid reliability and expand clean power capacity. The Leopard’s Hill project, being developed by Globeleq near Chongwe District, around 25km from Lusaka, will combine 250 MWp of solar PV with a 150MW/600 MWh battery…
AngloGold Ashanti is accelerating the integration of renewable energy across its African asset base, signalling a strategic shift in how mining companies approach power supply, cost management and emissions reduction. The group is targeting a 30% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, underpinned by a transition away from diesel generation towards grid electricity and on-site…
Africa’s power sector faces a widening urgency to convert policy momentum into delivered megawatts, as industry leaders warn that the continent’s energy access deficit remains stubbornly high despite improving investment conditions. At the Energy Access Investment Forum 2026 in Nairobi, convened by the Alliance for Rural Electrification, stakeholders from across the value chain called for…
African power markets are presenting a more disciplined, investment-ready pipeline of renewable projects ahead of the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris on 22–23 April. Countries including Senegal, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Djibouti, Zambia and Guinea are advancing opportunities across solar, wind, geothermal and hydropower, signalling a shift towards integrated systems and…
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