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Chad has commissioned its first large-scale solar project as part of efforts to expand electricity access and diversify its energy mix. Global South Utilities (GSU) this week opened the 50 MW Noor Chad photovoltaic plant with 5 MWh of battery storage
French IPP Qair launches construction of $5.7mn floating solar farm in Seychelles
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Ghana to Relocate AMERI Power Plant to Kumasi by December 2025
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South African firms Discovery Green, Red Rocket sign 20-year PPA for 300-MW solar project
South African renewable energy firm Discovery Green has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with local independent power producer Red Rocket, for a 300-MW solar farm to be built east of the country.
Kenya to expand geothermal capacity with KenGen and GDC partnership
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India’s Premier Energies secures $19.95mn contracts in Benin to expand off-grid power
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Africa to receive $640mn European Commission funding for investment in renewable energy projects
The EC said the new package expands the EU and Team Europe's clean energy efforts in Africa, with new projects supporting electrification, modernising power grids, and improving access to renewables.
Eskom swings to first profit in eight years as outages plunge, flags audit risks
Eskom’s turnaround was aided by tariff hikes, cost cuts and a government $14.1bn debt-relief package. It comes as load shedding eases, but auditors flagged governance concerns and rising municipal arrears.
Kenya’s SunCulture secures $5mn for solar-powered irrigation expansion in Africa
The WaterEquity funding will support SunCulture’s expansion of solar-powered irrigation solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Ethiopia, Sudan clash over GERD’s role in Nile floods
Sudan’s severe flooding has reignited controversy over Ethiopia’s $4.2bn Grand Renaissance Dam, with Addis Ababa claiming the project reduced flood impacts while Sudanese critics allege it worsened the disaster.
RWE pulls out of $10bn Namibia hydrogen project as EU demand for green ammonia falters
German utility RWE has withdrawn from Namibia’s $10bn Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project, citing slow EU demand for hydrogen derivatives. The scheme aimed to export green ammonia by 2027.
South Africa’s Eskom completes $12.5 bn Kusile build programme as final unit enters commercial operation
Eskom has placed Kusile Unit 6 into commercial operation, completing South Africa’s long-delayed $12.5 bn build programme after years of overruns, defects and corruption scandals.
South Africa’s energy regulator to probe fairness, impact of fixed electricity charges
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Zimbabwe boosted electricity supply to local consumers by 11% in Q2 compared to Q1 as output surged
Zimbabwe generated 2,858 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity in the second quarter of this year which enabled it to increase supply to local users and reduce the amount of power it imports.
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Everllence, part of the Volkswagen Group, will supply four dual-fuel engines for a 74 MW power plant in Nouakchott under a contract with China’s CNEEC.
GoviEx submits environmental study for Muntanga uranium project in Zambia
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World Bank tribunal bars Niger from selling uranium from Somaïr mine
A World Bank arbitration body has ordered Niger’s authorities to stop selling uranium from the Somaïr mine, ruling in favour of French nuclear group Orano in a dispute over the state’s takeover of the site.
South Africa’s energy projects face mounting legal battles over environmental concerns
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Ethiopia, Russia sign nuclear power action plan
Ethiopia has signed an action plan with Russia’s Rosatom to develop nuclear power as it looks to diversify beyond hydropower.
Ignite Power completes Engie Energy Access takeover, forms major African off-grid solar provider
Ignite Power has finalised its acquisition of Engie Energy Access, merging operations into one of Africa’s largest off-grid solar providers, called Ignite Energy Access.
JSE-listed Investec secures NERSA power trading licence, moves into South Africa private electricity market
By purchasing output from Ilikwa Solar for resale, Investec would become one of the earliest banks to actively trade electricity on behalf of clients in South Africa.
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