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Eskom’s Tariff Proposal Puts Electricity Affordability Back in Focus
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Eskom’s Tariff Proposal Puts Electricity Affordability Back in Focus

Africa Digest News October 16, 2026October 16, 2026
South Africa’s electricity affordability debate is intensifying as civil society groups challenge the tariff framework…
Eskom’s Next Business May Be Selling More Than Electricity to South Africa
Energy

Eskom’s Next Business May Be Selling More Than Electricity to South Africa

Africa Digest News October 16, 2026October 16, 2026
South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom is looking beyond electricity generation as competition reshapes the…
Zambia’s 56 MW Solar Project Moves Into Construction After Securing $52 Million
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Zambia’s 56 MW Solar Project Moves Into Construction After Securing $52 Million

Africa Digest News October 16, 2026October 16, 2026
Zambia’s 56 MWp Kafue Solar Project is moving into construction after securing US$52.1 million in…
AGV Targets More Than 1,000 MW of Data-Centre Capacity in South Africa
Energy

AGV Targets More Than 1,000 MW of Data-Centre Capacity in South Africa

Africa Digest News October 15, 2026October 15, 2026
AGV is expanding its South African development portfolio to include land earmarked for data-centre projects…
SgurrEnergy’s 400 GW Target Puts Renewable Energy Engineering Capacity in Focus
Energy

SgurrEnergy’s 400 GW Target Puts Renewable Energy Engineering Capacity in Focus

Africa Digest News October 15, 2026October 15, 2026
SgurrEnergy has surpassed 240 GW of renewable energy capacity designed and engineered worldwide and is…
Who Benefits Economically From Africa’s Clean Energy Transition?
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Who Benefits Economically From Africa’s Clean Energy Transition?

Africa Digest News October 14, 2026October 14, 2026
Africa’s clean-energy transition is creating opportunities to expand electricity generation, attract investment and develop new…
Morocco Plans More Floating Solar Projects in the Sebou Basin
Solar

Morocco Plans More Floating Solar Projects in the Sebou Basin

Africa Digest News October 14, 2026October 14, 2026
Morocco’s Sebou River Basin Agency is assessing the potential for floating solar power plants across…
South Africa’s Local-Content Rules Put Wind Jobs and Project Costs in Focus
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South Africa’s Local-Content Rules Put Wind Jobs and Project Costs in Focus

Africa Digest News October 13, 2026October 13, 2026
South Africa’s push to expand domestic wind turbine manufacturing has brought a familiar industrial policy…
Africa Has 58,000 GW of Wind Potential. It Has Installed Just 11.1 GW
Wind energy

Africa Has 58,000 GW of Wind Potential. It Has Installed Just 11.1 GW

Africa Digest News October 13, 2026October 13, 2026
Africa has an estimated 58,000 GW of onshore wind energy potential, yet installed capacity reached…
Zambia’s 200 MW Kudu Solar Project Secures a Route to Regional Electricity Markets
Clean energy

Zambia’s 200 MW Kudu Solar Project Secures a Route to Regional Electricity Markets

Africa Digest News October 13, 2026October 13, 2026
Zambia’s 200 MW Kudu Solar Project has secured a power purchase agreement with Africa GreenCo,…

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  • Eskom’s Next Business May Be Selling More Than Electricity to South Africa
  • Zambia’s 56 MW Solar Project Moves Into Construction After Securing $52 Million
  • AGV Targets More Than 1,000 MW of Data-Centre Capacity in South Africa
  • SgurrEnergy’s 400 GW Target Puts Renewable Energy Engineering Capacity in Focus
Latest Solar Power Projects in Africa

Africa’s solar energy landscape is expanding fast, with projects moving from planning to operation across multiple countries. These initiatives reflect the continent’s push for energy independence and economic growth.

Key Projects / Updates:

  • De Aar Solar Farm, South Africa – 180 MW, operational since 2024. Supplies clean energy to the Northern Cape and supports local industries.
  • Noor Ouarzazate IV, Morocco – 72 MW, under construction. Part of Morocco’s strategy to increase solar capacity while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
  • Garissa Solar Plant, Kenya – 50 MW, operational. One of the largest in East Africa, providing electricity to over 90,000 households.
  • Benban Solar Complex, Egypt – 1,650 MW, operational. A continental landmark in solar investment, significantly boosting grid stability.
  • Kia Solar Project, Tanzania – 40 MW, planned. Aims to deliver affordable power to rural regions.

These projects demonstrate tangible progress, create jobs, and reduce carbon emissions across Africa. Each represents a measurable step toward sustainable energy infrastructure, not just ambitions on paper.

Upcoming Energy Conferences and Events 2026

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Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026

Date: 24 - 27 February 2026

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Powerelec Nigeria 2026

Date: 3 - 5 February 2026

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

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Africa Energy Indaba 2026

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Battery and Energy Storage for Africa 2026

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Location: Western Cape, South Africa

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ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2026

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Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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