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Dubai Is Betting on Kenya’s Clean-Energy Advantage
Clean energy

Dubai Is Betting on Kenya’s Clean-Energy Advantage

Africa Digest News September 1, 2026September 1, 2026
Dubai’s role in Kenya’s clean-energy story is becoming bigger than simply financing power plants. UAE…
SBM Bank Backs Kenya’s Green-Energy Manufacturing With $17 Million Facility
Clean energy

SBM Bank Backs Kenya’s Green-Energy Manufacturing With $17 Million Facility

Africa Digest News September 1, 2026September 1, 2026
SBM Bank Kenya has provided a US$17 million financing facility to Safer Power Group to…
Kenya’s Geothermal Power Fuels $150 Million Dubai-Backed EV Plant
Green Energy

Kenya’s Geothermal Power Fuels $150 Million Dubai-Backed EV Plant

Africa Digest News August 31, 2026August 31, 2026
Kenya is positioning its abundant geothermal energy as more than a source of electricity, using…
Olkaria EV Plant Expected to Create 13,000 Jobs in Kenya
Energy

Olkaria EV Plant Expected to Create 13,000 Jobs in Kenya

Africa Digest News August 31, 2026August 31, 2026
Kenya’s planned Olkaria electric vehicle manufacturing plant is projected to create about 13,000 jobs once…
Tanzania Overtakes Kenya as East Africa’s Installed Power Capacity Leader
Energy

Tanzania Overtakes Kenya as East Africa’s Installed Power Capacity Leader

Africa Digest News August 31, 2026August 31, 2026
Tanzania has overtaken Kenya as the East African Community’s leader in installed electricity capacity following…
Egypt Is Linking Clean Energy With Water Security
Clean energy

Egypt Is Linking Clean Energy With Water Security

Africa Digest News August 28, 2026August 28, 2026
Egypt is increasingly treating the green transition as more than a question of replacing fossil…
DRC Mine Turns Solar Into 24/7 Power With a Giant Battery
Solar

DRC Mine Turns Solar Into 24/7 Power With a Giant Battery

Africa Digest News August 28, 2026August 28, 2026
CrossBoundary Energy has commissioned a 233 MWp solar plant paired with a 526 MWh battery…
Nigeria’s Power Grid Loses Almost Twice as Much Electricity as Kenya
Solar electricity

Nigeria’s Power Grid Loses Almost Twice as Much Electricity as Kenya

Africa Digest News August 28, 2026August 28, 2026
Nigeria illustrates just how severe electricity-system inefficiencies can become. In Q1 2026, Nigeria’s electricity distributors…
Africa Sets 200 GW Solar Target as Investment Push Gathers Pace
Solar

Africa Sets 200 GW Solar Target as Investment Push Gathers Pace

Africa Digest News August 27, 2026August 27, 2026
Africa is being challenged to add at least 200 GW of new solar capacity over…
Kenya’s Electricity Imports Are Becoming Increasingly Dependent on Ethiopia
electricity

Kenya’s Electricity Imports Are Becoming Increasingly Dependent on Ethiopia

Africa Digest News August 27, 2026August 27, 2026
Kenya’s electricity imports are heavily concentrated in Ethiopia, which supplied about 83% of all imported…

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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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