South Africa fast-tracks 9,600 MW of batteries and gas to fix curtailment
South Africa will procure 4,600 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and 5,000 MW…
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Why More Renewable Power Will Not Be Enough for South Africa’s Energy Transition
South Africa’s electricity transition is entering a phase where adding more renewable generation will no…
Why Africa’s Universities Are Becoming Testbeds for the Next Energy Technologies
African universities are increasingly being positioned as places where renewable energy technologies can be tested…
Qair Secures €30 Million Debt for Chad’s Solar-Plus-Storage Projects
French independent power producer Qair has secured about €30 million in senior debt for two…
The New U.S. Energy Push Taking Shape Across North Africa
U.S. energy companies are deepening their engagement with North Africa as countries seek foreign capital,…
How Blended Finance Is Helping Take Nigeria’s Solar Mini-Grids Beyond Pilots
Nigeria’s solar mini-grid market is getting a financing boost as Camco Financial Services provides senior…
Schneider Electric unveils the world’s first fully Software-Defined Medium Voltage switchgear to accelerate the speed and scalability of AI factories
Las Vegas (U.S.), September 28, 2026 — Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today…
Schneider Electric’s Vivace E transforms the everyday switch and socket into a design statement
Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has introduced Vivace E to the East African…
Why CWP Is Putting 30 GW of Renewables Behind One Mauritania Project
Australian developer CWP Global is putting roughly 30 GW of renewable energy behind one of…
Why Morocco Has Become GAC’s Gateway to a New-Energy Africa
GAC is expanding its presence in Morocco as the Chinese automaker uses the country to…