Africa’s solar industry is beginning to move beyond its role as a major importer of photovoltaic equipment, with panel manufacturing capacity expected to reach 3.5 GW this year. The expansion, highlighted in a report by Ember and Africa Tech Futures Lab, marks a significant increase in the continent’s ability to manufacture finished solar panels. Egypt…
Liberia has moved to reduce the cost of renewable energy deployment by suspending import tariffs on eligible off-grid solar and renewable energy equipment for one year. The measure, effective from 1 September 2026, was introduced through Executive Order No. 168, signed by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, as the government seeks to expand electricity access beyond…
Zimbabwe does not necessarily have a shortage of capital for renewable energy. It has a shortage of bankable projects capable of absorbing it. That was one of the strongest messages from the Day Two plenary at RE4Agri 2026, where financiers, developers and development finance institutions examined what is holding renewable energy investment back, and what…
For Zimbabwe’s farmers, the energy transition is about more than replacing diesel generators or adding solar panels. It is about keeping irrigation systems running, milk chilled, crops processed and agricultural businesses productive. That was a central theme at Renewable Energy for Agriculture (RE4Agri) 2026, held in Harare on 8–9 September, where policymakers, investors and industry…
A power cut, a waste problem and a question about Africa’s energy future set three young Zimbabweans on the path to building an AI-powered biogas system. Lavish Biogas develops smart biodigesters that convert organic waste, including food scraps, animal manure and agricultural residues, into biogas for cooking, lighting and heating. The process also produces nutrient-rich…
Africa’s solar market is moving beyond its traditional strongholds, with installations forecast to reach 17GW in 2026 as falling panel costs accelerate deployment across a growing number of markets. Energy think tank Ember estimates that roughly 100,000 solar panels are being installed across the continent every day this year, representing a 45% increase in capacity…
Sweden’s state-owned development finance institution, Swedfund, is committing $20 million to the Africa Go Green Fund (AGGF) as efforts to scale energy-efficiency solutions across the continent gather pace.The loan will expand AGGF’s ability to provide debt financing to companies operating across sectors including green buildings, clean cooking, low-carbon transport and industrial energy efficiency. The investment…
South Africa is strengthening its technical skills pipeline for the energy transition with the launch of a new Renewable Energy Training Centre at Ingwe TVET College in the Eastern Cape. The facility, located at the college’s Ngqungqushe Campus in Lusikisiki, is designed to improve access to specialised training while preparing young people for employment opportunities…
Africa’s green transition is increasingly being framed not simply as a climate imperative, but as an economic and employment opportunity, with policymakers, investors and industry leaders gathering in Nairobi, Kenya to examine how clean growth can translate into jobs at scale. The inaugural GreenWorks 4 Africa Forum, convened by Jacob’s Ladder Africa (JLA), opened on…
As distributed energy solutions gain momentum across Africa, South African energy technology company Wetility is positioning itself at the forefront of digital power management by helping households and small businesses optimise electricity consumption through connected energy systems. Founded in 2019 by Zimbabwean entrepreneur Vincent Maposa, Wetility has developed an integrated energy platform that combines solar…
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