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Energy-starved Zambia welcomes new 100-MW solar project

3 June 2025

POWERCHINA has commissioned a 100-megawatt (MW) solar project in central Zambia.

AMEA Power inaugurates 500MW wind plant, Africa’s largest, in Egypt’s Ras Ghareb

3 June 2025

The UAE renewable energy firm AMEA Power has successfully commissioned a 500MW wind power plant in Egypt’s Ras Ghareb in the Red Sea governorate, nearly 2.5 months ahead of schedule.

South African developer Mulilo wins large battery energy storage contracts in Free State worth $391mn

3 June 2025

Mulilo Energy, a green energy company chaired by Jan Oberholzer, a former COO of South Africa’s state-run power utility Eskom, has been selected as the preferred bidder for four major battery storage projects in the Free State, South Africa.

South Korea’s KHNP to lead site study for Uganda’s first nuclear plant

2 June 2025

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has been contracted by Uganda’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development to evaluate a proposed site for the country’s first nuclear power plant.

Ghana launches major renewable energy drive with backing from Switzerland and AfDB

2 June 2025

Ghana has inaugurated a large-scale renewable energy initiative aimed at delivering clean, sustainable electricity to tens of thousands in underserved communities, in partnership with key international stakeholders.

South Africa’s Discovery Green signs offtaker agreement with Red Rocket for 150 MW from Overberg wind project

2 June 2025

South Africa’s electricity trader Discovery Green has concluded its first power purchase agreement (PPA) as an offtaker in Phase 2 of independent power producer (IPP) Red Rocket’s Overberg Wind Farm.

BLOG: Is South Africa’s energy crisis here to stay?

2 June 2025

South Africa, often hailed as the continent’s most advanced economy, presents a paradox that continues to baffle observers: how can a country with such industrial muscle be plunged so deep into an energy crisis?

South Africa’s power utility Eskom to collaborate on research with Korean engineering firm KEPCO KPS

30 May 2025

South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korea Plant Service & Engineering Company (KEPCO KPS) to establish a strategic partnership focused on technical consulting, research, and innovation.

Ivory Coast approves $60mn solar plant in Hambol to boost renewables

28 May 2025

Ivory Coast has approved a $60mn solar power project in the Hambol Region to be developed by Swiss renewable energy company JC Mont-Fort, as part of its plan to achieve 45% renewable energy in the national power mix by 2030.

US envoy sounds alarm over Ghana’s power utility woes, urges urgent reforms

27 May 2025

Outgoing United States Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer has sounded the alarm over the deteriorating financial state of Ghana’s Electricity Company (ECG), calling for urgent structural reforms to avert a deepening energy crisis.

Sweden’s Jord secures 300 hectares for flagship biofuel venture in Senegal

27 May 2025

Swedish renewable energy company Jord AB has secured 300 hectares of land in southern Senegal to launch a major biofuel project aimed at advancing rural development and supporting the country’s renewable energy goals.

Nigerian utility Kaduna Electric signs 100 MW solar-plus-storage agreement

27 May 2025

Kaduna Electric has signed an agreement to develop a 100 MW solar project with battery storage to strengthen electricity supply across four states in northern Nigeria – Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi.

Axian launches solar and battery project in southern Senegal

26 May 2025

The NEA Kolda solar plant, located in Tankanto Escale approximately 700 km from Dakar, will include a 60 MW photovoltaic array and a 72 MWh battery energy storage system.

Egyptian parliament to discuss €50mn French Development Agency loan on May 25

23 May 2025

According to Ahmed Mehina, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Electricity, the loan is intended to finance the establishment of a regional energy control centre and modernise Alexandria’s electricity grid and control systems.

South Africa’s Eskom to build pilot green hydrogen facility in Johannesburg

23 May 2025

South Africa’s state-run power utility Eskom has issued at invitation to tender (ITT) for the construction of a pilot renewable green hydrogen facility (RHF) at its Research, Testing and Development (RT&D) unit in Johannesburg.

South Sudan secures $130mn grant to import electricity from Uganda

22 May 2025

South Sudan has secured a $130mn grant from the AfDB and EU to import electricity from Uganda, aiming to alleviate its chronic power shortages.

UAE TAQA subsidiary develops 1.2GW of new renewable energy capacity in Morocco

22 May 2025

TAQA Morocco, an Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) subsidiary, has partnered with Moroccan energy company Nareva and the Mohammed VI Fund for Investment to develop 1.2 GW of new renewable energy capacity in Morocco.

France’s Qair launches 30 MWp solar projects with storage in Chad

22 May 2025

French renewable energy company Qair has commenced construction of two 15-MWp solar farms near N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, the company announced. #bna #chad #afrelec

Kenya targets pension funds to finance power lines after Adani exit

21 May 2025

Kenya is turning to domestic pension funds and insurers to finance a $245.93mn electricity transmission project under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model, following the cancellation of a deal with India’s Adani Group.

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