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Angola launches Africa’s largest off-grid solar-plus-storage system
Angola has activated a 25.4 MW solar power plant with 75.26 MWh of battery storage in Cazombo, marking Africa’s largest off-grid renewable energy project
Egypt approves two major renewable energy projects to boost power grid
The Egyptian cabinet approved a major international partnership to develop a 900 MW wind power project in Ras Shuqair that includes Orascom Construction (OC: EGX), French energy firm Engie (ENGI: EPA), and Japan’s Toyota Tsusho.
AfDB approves $10mn for Hyphen’s $10bn green hydrogen project in Namibia
The African Development Bank has approved a $10mn SEFA loan to advance front-end engineering for Hyphen Hydrogen Energy’s $10bn green hydrogen and ammonia project in Namibia.
Senegal to start domestic gas pipeline construction in 2025 as MSGBC states deepen regional cooperation
Senegal plans to begin construction of its domestic gas pipeline network before end-2025, Energy Minister Birame Soulèye Diop said, positioning domestic supply as a core pillar of the country’s gas-to-power and industrial strategy.
Heirs Energies, NNPCL advance gas commercialisation at OML 17 in Nigeria
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Heirs Energies have signed flare-gas commercialisation agreements under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) and approved Non-NGFCP frameworks.
Senegal approves payment into African Energy Bank as APPO targets $120bn capital build-out
Senegal will pay its AEB contribution in December, strengthening African Petroleum Producers’ Organization and Afreximbank’s $5bn capitalisation drive for the lender, which targets a $120bn scale-up to finance hydrocarbons & renewable projects
Oslo-based renewable energy firm Scatec's South African solar project Grootfontein begins commercial operations
Scatec, a Norwegian renewable energy producer, has announced that its 273-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in South Africa has started operating commercially.
Zambia secures $200mn World Bank grant to accelerate national energy sector reforms
The World Bank has approved a $200mn grant to support Zambia’s energy sector reforms, targeting operational efficiency, financial stability and greater resilience after repeated hydropower shortfalls.
Zambia’s Kiyona Energy launches tender for 25 MW solar project near Lusaka
Kiyona Energy has opened a tender for a 25 MW solar plant near Lusaka, as Zambia diversifies generation amid hydropower variability. The project is part of Kiyona’s 302 MW development pipeline.
Nigeria’s solar manufacturing jumps as panel imports fall
Nigeria’s clean energy sector recorded a shift in industrialisation in October as imports of finished solar panels declined while local production increased under government reforms, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) announced.
Tanzanian state utility TANESCO rolls out smart meters to modernise electricity supply
Ghana unveils $3.4bn renewables drive to position itself as Africa clean-energy hub
Ghana has launched a five-year, $3.4bn renewable energy investment plan aimed at transforming its power sector and positioning the West African nation as a leader in Africa’s green energy transition.
South Africa's electricity output, consumption slumped in October on-year
Electricity generation in South Africa declined by 5.2% in October compared to the same month in 2024, the national data agency said.
TotalEnergies clarifies financing changes for Mozambique LNG project after UK, Dutch agencies withdraw
TotalEnergies has issued a statement with a clarification on the financing of the Mozambique liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.
UK moves to extend $1bn credit guarantee to quicken South Africa's switch to green energy sources
Eni starts Phase 2 of Congo LNG project ahead of schedule with new FLNG capacity
Eni has begun Phase 2 of its Congo LNG project ahead of schedule, bringing the Nguya FLNG unit online and lifting combined capacity with the Tango FLNG to about 1.4mn t/yr.
South Africa’s Eskom advances environmental studies for potential third nuclear power station
South Africa’s state-owned utility Eskom has begun EIA work for two proposed nuclear sites at Thyspunt and Bantamsklip, according to regulatory notices.
Sam Nwanze of Nigeria’s Heirs Energies named CFO of the Year at All Africa Business Leaders Award
Samuel O. Nwanze, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Heirs Energies, one of Africa’s fastest-growing indigenous integrated energy companies, has been named CFO of the Year at the All Africa Business Leaders Award.
Kenya Power moves all new electricity connections online to boost efficiency and transparency
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc (NSE:KPLC) has announced that all new electricity connection applications will now be submitted exclusively through its online platform, ending manual submissions at its service centres and banking halls
Ghana launches digital net-metering portal to accelerate clean-energy drive
Ghana's Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has launched a national web application platform for net-metering, a move aimed at fast-tracking the country’s transition to clean energy and widening access for households and businesses.
African Energy Chamber condemns UK's withdrawal of funding for Mozambique LNG project
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has strongly criticised the UK government’s decision to withdraw financial support from the Mozambique liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.
Kenya appoints KenGen to run first nuclear power plant
The Government of Kenya has appointed Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) as the owner-operator of the country’s first nuclear power plant.
GenVision, Tatanga and AMDG to develop 300-MW solar, 800-MWh storage project in Zambia’s Copperbelt
GenVision Power, Tatanga Energy and AMDG Energy have agreed to jointly develop a planned 300-MW solar plant with up to 800-MWh of battery storage in Zambia’s Copperbelt region.
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