Solplanet has unveiled a new generation of AI-enabled technologies at Intersolar Europe 2026, introducing integrated hardware and software solutions designed to simplify the management of commercial and industrial (C&I) energy systems. The company showcased three key innovations: an AI-Hub for commercial energy systems, a commercial battery storage platform and a next-generation cloud API platform. Together,…
Global renewable energy technology provider Envision Energy has strengthened its presence in Africa with the launch of a regional office in Cape Town, positioning the company to capitalise on growing demand for renewable power and energy storage solutions across Southern Africa. The new office underscores Envision Energy’s long-term commitment to the South African market, which…
Zimbabwe has taken another significant step towards expanding private-sector participation in its electricity market following the signing of a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) between ZimGreenCo and Dolcin Trading for a 50MW solar photovoltaic project near Chegutu. The agreement, concluded during the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town, provides the long-term revenue certainty required to…
Africa’s renewable energy sector continues to attract significant investment, but transmission infrastructure is increasingly becoming the industry’s biggest obstacle. While utility-scale solar and wind projects are advancing across the continent, limited grid capacity is preventing many developments from reaching commercial operation. These challenges dominated discussions at the Webber Wentzel Power Breakfast, where industry leaders examined…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a US$100 million financing package for the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), strengthening the regional lender’s ability to finance renewable energy projects and sustainable infrastructure across West Africa. Approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors in Abidjan on 17 June 2026, the package combines a…
Zafiri launches a $176 million blended finance fund to accelerate off-grid renewable energy investment and expand electricity access across sub-Saharan Africa.
Sierra Leone advances rural electrification through the SOGREA programme, driving private investment in solar mini-grids and off-grid renewable energy.
AXIAN Energy secures a $60 million MCB financing facility to accelerate renewable energy projects and expand clean energy infrastructure across Africa.
Policymakers, development finance institutions and energy sector stakeholders are being urged to place women at the centre of Africa’s energy transition to ensure investments deliver inclusive and equitable development outcomes.
MTN Nigeria has entered into a strategic partnership with renewable energy developer First WATT Renewable to deploy solar and battery storage infrastructure across key telecommunications facilities, marking a significant step in the operator’s efforts to strengthen energy security and reduce reliance on diesel-powered generation.
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