South Africa has added a major new asset to its renewable energy portfolio with the commissioning of the Hydra hybrid power project in the Northern Cape, the largest integrated solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage facility on the African continent. Developed by TotalEnergies in partnership with Hydra Storage Holding and Reatile Renewables, the project combines…
Kenya’s electric mobility sector has received a significant boost following a strategic partnership between electric bus manufacturer BasiGo and fuel retailer Rubis Energy Kenya to expand high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure along the country’s major transport corridors. The first jointly developed fast-charging station has entered commercial operation at the Rubis service station in Sabaki,…
Zambia has taken another significant step towards strengthening its electricity system following the commissioning of the second phase of the 100 MW Chisamba Solar Power Plant, which adds a further 100 MW of utility-scale solar generation to the national grid. The project, officially inaugurated by President Hakainde Hichilema, forms part of the country’s broader strategy…
Zimbabwe is nearing financial close on the Kariba Floating Solar Project, a landmark renewable energy development expected to strengthen the country’s electricity supply and position it among Africa’s leaders in floating solar technology. Developed by Green Hybrid Power, a special purpose vehicle established by the Intensive Energy Users Group (IEUG), the project will initially generate…
Africa has secured $900 million in new financial commitments to expand access to clean cooking, reinforcing momentum ahead of the second Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa and strengthening efforts to tackle one of the continent’s most pressing energy access challenges. The funding was announced during a high-level virtual meeting of summit co-chairs and international…
The EBRD and EU have expanded a US$80.1 million guarantee scheme to unlock private investment in renewable energy, industrial decarbonisation and critical minerals across Sub-Saharan Africa.
The EBRD and EU have expanded a US$80.1 million guarantee scheme to unlock private investment in renewable energy, industrial decarbonisation and critical minerals across Sub-Saharan Africa.
SAETA urges South Africa to finalise electricity market rules, saying regulatory certainty is essential to attract private investment, strengthen competition and accelerate power sector reform.
Burundi has strengthened its power generation capacity with the commissioning of the 17 MW Mulembwe Hydroelectric Power Plant, a key milestone in its broader strategy to enhance energy security and support economic development. Inaugurated on 16 June by Prime Minister Nestor Ntahontuye, the facility completes the Jiji–Mulembwe hydropower scheme, which also includes the 32.5 MW…
Egypt has reinforced its position as one of Africa’s leading renewable energy markets after awarding a $560 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for a major solar and battery storage project in Minya Governorate. The contract for the West Minya Solar Power Project was awarded to a joint venture between Hassan Allam Construction and…
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