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Why TAQA Morocco Is Trying to Grow From 2 GW to 8 GW by 2030
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Why TAQA Morocco Is Trying to Grow From 2 GW to 8 GW by 2030

Africa Digest News September 25, 2026September 25, 2026
TAQA Morocco is planning one of the biggest expansions in its history, targeting around 8–8.6…
Why Solar EPC Companies Are Being Asked to Build More Than Solar
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Why Solar EPC Companies Are Being Asked to Build More Than Solar

Africa Digest News September 25, 2026September 25, 2026
Solar EPC companies are increasingly being asked to build something more complicated than solar plants…
IBTC Data Centre Academy Expands into Kenya with Support from Schneider Electric University, ADCA and Industry Partners
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IBTC Data Centre Academy Expands into Kenya with Support from Schneider Electric University, ADCA and Industry Partners

Africa Digest News September 24, 2026September 24, 2026
Nairobi (Kenya), 9th September 2026 – The International Business Training College (IBTC), through its Data…
The UN Just Launched a New Push to Make Africa’s Grid Projects Bankable
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The UN Just Launched a New Push to Make Africa’s Grid Projects Bankable

Africa Digest News September 24, 2026September 24, 2026
The United Nations has launched a new initiative aimed at addressing one of the less…
Where Will West Africa Find the $294 Billion It Needs for Climate Finance?
Clean energy

Where Will West Africa Find the $294 Billion It Needs for Climate Finance?

Africa Digest News September 24, 2026September 24, 2026
West Africa has a financing problem that is becoming increasingly difficult to separate from its…
How a South African University Built a Solar Car That Beat Teams From Switzerland and India
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How a South African University Built a Solar Car That Beat Teams From Switzerland and India

Africa Digest News September 24, 2026September 24, 2026
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has won the 2026 Sasol Solar Challenge with SunChaser…
Schneider Electric Concludes Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa 2026 in Abu Dhabi, Launches New UAE Industrial AI Study
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Schneider Electric Concludes Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa 2026 in Abu Dhabi, Launches New UAE Industrial AI Study

Africa Digest News September 23, 2026September 23, 2026
ABU DHABI, UAE, September 16, 2026 — Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today…
One Renewable Energy Project, Two Provinces: How South Africa Plans to Make It Work
Energy

One Renewable Energy Project, Two Provinces: How South Africa Plans to Make It Work

Africa Digest News September 23, 2026September 23, 2026
A 940 MW renewable energy project crossing two South African provinces cannot be managed efficiently…
South Africa’s Renewable Energy Projects Are Getting Too Big for Provincial Boundaries
Energy

South Africa’s Renewable Energy Projects Are Getting Too Big for Provincial Boundaries

Africa Digest News September 23, 2026September 23, 2026
South Africa is discovering that building renewable energy at scale can create an administrative problem…
Why South Africa’s 95 GW Offshore Wind Potential Is Harder to Build Than It Sounds
Wind energy

Why South Africa’s 95 GW Offshore Wind Potential Is Harder to Build Than It Sounds

Africa Digest News September 23, 2026September 23, 2026
South Africa’s coastline has an estimated 95 GW of technical offshore wind potential, a resource…

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  • South Africa fast-tracks 9,600 MW of batteries and gas to fix curtailment
  • Why More Renewable Power Will Not Be Enough for South Africa’s Energy Transition
  • Why Africa’s Universities Are Becoming Testbeds for the Next Energy Technologies
  • Qair Secures €30 Million Debt for Chad’s Solar-Plus-Storage Projects
  • The New U.S. Energy Push Taking Shape Across North Africa
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

Tickets : https://www.eaif.energy/sign-up/create-account

Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026

Date: 24 - 27 February 2026

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Ticket / Registration: https://wearevuka.com/green-economy/ages/tickets-options/

Powerelec Nigeria 2026

Date: 3 - 5 February 2026

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Registration: https://powerelecnigeria.com/registration

Africa Energy Indaba 2026

Date: 3 - 5 March 2026

Location: Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa

Register / Tickets: https://africaenergyindaba.com/register-conference/

Battery and Energy Storage for Africa 2026

Date: 25 - 26 March 2026

Location: Western Cape, South Africa

Register / Tickets: https://beasfa.com/product/conference-registration/

ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2026

Date: 21 - 24 April 2026

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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