Renewables
Every form of green renewable energy in Africa
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African Development Bank Approves $58m for Clean Energy in Eritrea
The funding will ensure the expansion of clean electricity in Eritrea, powering irrigation, small businesses, and benefitting 306,000 people under the Desert to Power initiative.
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Norway’s Scatec Signs New Solar Contract for Botswana Copper Mine
The installation, expected to enter service by the end of 2026, will generate about 40 GWh per year, covering about 30% of the electricity needs of the site operated by Tshukudu Metals Botswana, a subsidiary of Sandfire Resources.
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GSU Commissions 5 MWp Solar Plant in Somaliland
Yearly, the plant is expected to generate around 10,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity, which will match the consumption of nearly 28,000 households. In addition, the plant should also prevent approximately 6,890 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.
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Hassan Allam Awarded 200 MW Solar and Storage Plant Contract in Egypt
Hassan Allam Utilities secured an EPC contract for a 200 MW solar plant and 120 MWh battery storage project in Benban, supporting Egypt’s renewable expansion targets and grid integration plans.
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AfDB Approves $800m LEAF Programme to Expand Decentralised Renewables Across Africa
Focused on expanding off-grid and decentralised renewables, the approved LEAF programme supports six African countries in delivering electricity to six million people and crowding in private investment.
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Togo Allocates $126.6m to Advance Energy Goal in 2030
The allocation will expand electrification, strengthen grid infrastructure and support energy reforms aimed at achieving universal electricity access by 2030.
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GSU Begins Construction of Hybrid Solar Plant in Amdjarass, Chad
UAE-based Global South Utilities has begun construction of a 5 MW hybrid solar plant with battery storage in eastern Chad, aimed at improving electricity access, water supply and rural energy services.
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Sudan Expands Solar Mini-Grid Push to Improve Rural Electricity Access
Sudan is scaling solar mini-grids to expand electricity access in rural communities, reduce diesel dependence and attract private investment into off-grid clean energy systems as part of a broader push for reliable and affordable power.
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SolarAfrica Builds 114 MW SunCentral 2 Solar Plant
The SunCentral 2 solar project is geared to deliver its first power supply by 2026.
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NIES 2026: Nigeria Pushes Global Energy Partnerships
Nigeria has called for stronger global and regional partnerships to deliver cleaner, affordable and secure energy, as the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2026) opens in Abuja with a focus on investment, gas transition and renewable expansion.