AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor

Chad’s solar power rises to 110 MW, now covers 37% of national electricity

Chad has increased its installed solar photovoltaic capacity to 110 MW, with solar energy now accounting for 37% of national electricity generation, placing the country among Africa’s most solar-dependent power systems relative to grid size

South Africa’s Exxaro secures $684mn refinancing to fund manganese, renewables push

South Africa’s Exxaro has secured $684mn in refinancing while advancing a $614mn manganese acquisition and expanding its renewables portfolio through Cennergi, including new wind and solar assets.

Cornex signs 5.5GWh Saudi battery deal with Al Rajhi Electrical

Chinese battery maker Cornex New Energy will supply 5.5GWh of energy storage systems to Saudi Arabia’s Al Rajhi Electrical under a three-year deal aimed at localising battery manufacturing and supporting grid modernisation.

Nairobi-listed Kenya Power posts half-year profit rise on strong demand and efficiency gains

Nigeria signs deal for 500MW solar project to boost electricity and jobs

Kano State in northern Nigeria has signed an agreement with Tricell Solar to develop a 500MW solar power project aimed at expanding electricity supply and supporting economic growth across the state

Kenya unveils new tax breaks to accelerate electric vehicle adoption

Angola advances 41MW solar project, expects first power by July

MCA Company, which is constructing a solar power plant in north-eastern Angola, is confident that it will launch production tests by the end of February and complete the project in July.

Senegal solar capacity reaches 671MW as storage pipeline grows

Senegal’s installed solar capacity has reached 671MW, ranking it third in West Africa, with new utility-scale and storage projects under development even as gas generation rises, as the country works towards a 40% renewable energy target by 2030.

Algeria extends deadline for 1.2GW Sonelgaz gas power plant tender

Algeria’s state-owned utility Sonelgaz has extended the bid deadline for its planned 1.2GW combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant project.

Rheinmetall launches 4.2MW solar park at Western Cape plant in South Africa

Rheinmetall has broken ground on a privately financed 4.2MW solar park at its Rheinmetall Denel Munition site in Somerset West, aiming to secure energy supply, cut emissions and support South Africa’s strained power grid.

Tanzania launches $9.67mn electrification project in Njombe Region

Tanzania’s Rural Energy Agency (REA) has begun a project to electrify 218 sub-districts in Njombe Region, with a total budget of TZS 24.9bn ($9.67mn)

Libya’s energy sector recovery reinforces its role as key African oil and gas producer – AEC

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has commended Libya’s hydrocarbon sector recovery, which confirmed the country’s position as a key African energy producer.

Egypt plans to slash customs duties by 30% to support automotive and techs

Africa emerges as important player in global clean energy transition – AEC

The State of African Energy 2026 Outlook explores Africa’s role in the energy transition, spanning the value chain from the use of critical minerals in renewable energy generation to decarbonisation of the oil and gas industry.

Ethiopia brings first $80MW phase of Aysha II wind project online in Somali region

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated the 80MW first phase of the Aysha II Wind Power Plant in Somali Regional State, which has a planned total installed capacity of 120MW.

Tesla officially enters Moroccan market, showcases two best-selling models in Casablanca

The battery revolution

The big drawback with wind and solar energy is they don’t produce any power when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine. But that so-called “baseload” problem is melting away as a battery revolution is underway.

EU approves €9.56mn grant for Egypt–Greece GREGY power link studies

The European Commission has approved a €9.56mn ($10.4mn) grant to finance the next phase of technical, environmental and financial studies for the project.

Ghana urged to overhaul subsidised power tariffs to better protect the poor

Ghana should redesign its lifeline electricity tariff into a hybrid, better-targeted system to ensure subsidies reach the poorest households, a new research report has recommended.

Nigeria’s $361mn bond revives investor confidence in power sector, says Proton Energy CEO

Nigeria’s full subscription of a NGN501bn ($361mn) bond issued to settle legacy electricity debts is reviving investor confidence and reshaping the country’s power sector, according to Proton Energy CEO Oti Ikon.

Nigeria’s $359mn power sector bond sees full subscription

Nigeria has secured full investor subscription for its NGN501bn ($359mn) inaugural power sector bond, a move aimed at resolving long-standing debt in the electricity market

Empower New Energy launches solar-battery plant to power Nigerian rice mill

Empower New Energy has inaugurated a hybrid solar and battery storage facility at the UMZA Rice and Oil Mill in Kano

Africa REN launches West Africa’s first large-scale solar-battery facility in Senegal

Independent power producer Africa REN has launched what it says is West Africa’s first utility-scale solar-plus-battery energy storage facility in Senegal, combining a 16-MWp solar park with a 10-MW/20-MWh battery system

Zimbabwean power company Zesa Holdings signs 25-year PPA with IPP Vungu Solar

Zimbabwe’s state-owned power utility has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Vungu Solar (Pvt) Ltd for a 30-megawatt (MW) power plant to be built in central Zimbabwe.

South Africa’s IDC seeks buyers for 10.2% stake in Namibia’s Rössing Uranium

South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation has invited expressions of interest to acquire its 10.2% stake in Namibia’s Rössing Uranium mine, one of the world’s longest-running uranium operations.