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Sun King secures $156mn in landmark solar financing to expand access in Kenya
Sun King, the world’s largest off-grid solar company, has secured $156mn in financing to expand affordable solar energy access across Kenya.
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South Africa: Eskom budget quote delay holds up investment in renewables in Mpumalanga coal belt
South African renewable energy firm Seriti Green has received a budget quote from the national power utility Eskom, which the company applied for in February 2021. This delay in obtaining collaboration from Eskom held up a ZAR5bn ($276mn) investment.
Islamic Development Bank shifts $2bn investment to support Nigeria’s power reforms
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) will reallocate its $2bn portfolio in Nigeria to focus on national power sector reforms, transitioning from individual project-based support to a programme-driven model.
South Africa selects Scatec, Red Rocket to build solar projects to generate 1,290 MW
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South Africa’s utility Eskom ordered to pay over $55mn to Framatome in Koeberg NPP dispute
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Egypt to launch first El-Dabaa nuclear reactor in H2 2028, says PM Madbouly
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that the first reactor of the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant will officially start operations in H2 2028.
South African municipality suspends electricity surcharge to avoid escalation of protests in Thembisa township
Mayor of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has suspended a municipal electricity surcharge following violent protests in Thembisa township, located within the municipality in Gauteng Province, South Africa.
Ghana’s energy sector drains $1.3bn from state coffers in alarming fiscal black hole
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Tanzania begins power imports from Ethiopia via Kenya’s new transmission link
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Tanzania to launch $1.2bn uranium mining project led by unit of Russian nuclear energy group Rosatom
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Africa holds significant hydropower potential, says IHA in new report
The International Hydropower Association’s 2025 World Hydropower Outlook describes Africa’s hydropower sector as one of the most promising globally, with only 11% of its technical potential currently utilised.
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The World Bank has pledged to finance the construction of a $6.4bn hydropower project in northern Mozambique and associated electricity transmission infrastructure.
Chinese Hunan Kibing to build solar glass manufacturing plant in Egypt’s SCZone
China-based Hunan Kibing Solar Technology, a leading manufacturer of glass panels used in solar energy systems, plans to establish a facility in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone).
Nigerian billionaire Deji Adeleke's $2bn power plant in Ondo completed, pending gas grid connection
Nigerian billionaire Deji Adeleke has completed a $2bn, 1,250MW power plant in Ajebamidele, Ondo State, with operations set to begin once the facility is connected to the national gas grid.
AfDB approves $40mn to scale decentralised renewable energy solutions across Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $40mn equity investment in Project Zafiri, a pioneering equity platform under Mission 300 initiative, which aims to connect an additional 300 million people in Africa to electricity by 2030.
Burkina Faso signs 25-year deal for 150 MW solar project with storage, targets 2027 launch
Burkina Faso has signed a 25-year agreement with Netherlands-based developer Gutami Holding to construct a 150 MW solar power plant with 50 MWh of battery storage, scheduled to become operational in 2027.
Mozambique completes feasibility, environmental impact studies for 400-MW solar farm
Mozambique's Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric (HCB) has finished feasibility and environmental impact assessments for a 400-megawatt (MW) solar power project set to be constructed northwest of the country.
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