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Kenyan Innovator Carolyn Olang Empowers Migori Community with Solar Ovens, Combating Deforestation
Clean energy

Kenyan Innovator Carolyn Olang Empowers Migori Community with Solar Ovens, Combating Deforestation

Africa Digest News April 12, 2025April 12, 2025
Written By: By Jemosop Faith, Faith specializes in energy, climate, and renewables, transforming complex policy…
Westbrooke Aims for Significant Growth in Renewable Energy Portfolio
Clean energy

Westbrooke Aims for Significant Growth in Renewable Energy Portfolio

Africa Digest News April 8, 2025April 8, 2025
Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management, a notable player in the alternative investment sector, has announced its…
Karibu Kwetu Solar Joins Forces with WiRE: A Step Toward Gender-Inclusive Clean Energy in Namibia
Clean energy

Karibu Kwetu Solar Joins Forces with WiRE: A Step Toward Gender-Inclusive Clean Energy in Namibia

Africa Digest News April 2, 2025April 2, 2025
Karibu Kwetu Solar Trading LTD (PTY), a Namibian social enterprise, announced a significant milestone in…
Why Is Africa Renewable Energy Progress So Painfully Slow
Clean energy

Why Is Africa Renewable Energy Progress So Painfully Slow

Africa Digest News March 11, 2025
Despite possessing abundant renewable energy resources, Africa continues to grapple with the slow actualization of…
South Africa’s Energy Crossroads: Renewables, Coal, and the Uncertain Future of Gas
Clean energy

South Africa’s Energy Crossroads: Renewables, Coal, and the Uncertain Future of Gas

Africa Digest News March 7, 2025
The Africa Energy Indaba saw South Africa’s Electricity Minister reaffirm the nation’s commitment to a…
South Africa’s Energy Future and the Global South
Clean energy

South Africa’s Energy Future and the Global South

Africa Digest News March 7, 2025
At the recent Africa Energy Indaba, South Africa’s Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, didn’t just reiterate…
How Neosun Energy Is Helping Jetpark Achieve 55% Energy Independence with Solar Power
Clean energy

How Neosun Energy Is Helping Jetpark Achieve 55% Energy Independence with Solar Power

Africa Digest News February 25, 2025February 25, 2025
Neosun Energy, a global company that builds solar power systems, is installing an 800 kWp…
How ACWA Power’s $2.3B Wind Farm Will Transform Egypt’s Clean Energy Future
Clean energy

How ACWA Power’s $2.3B Wind Farm Will Transform Egypt’s Clean Energy Future

Africa Digest News February 24, 2025February 24, 2025
ACWA Power, a Saudi renewable energy company, is set to build a massive 2-gigawatt (GW)…
ATIDI Backs Ethiopia’s $373M Clean Energy Boom, What It Means for Investors
Clean energy

ATIDI Backs Ethiopia’s $373M Clean Energy Boom, What It Means for Investors

Africa Digest News February 20, 2025February 20, 2025
Ethiopia has taken a big step forward in growing its renewable energy sector by signing…
South Africa Just Launched a Hydrogen Atlas, here is how it Could Change the Energy landscape
Clean energy

South Africa Just Launched a Hydrogen Atlas, here is how it Could Change the Energy landscape

Africa Digest News February 19, 2025February 19, 2025
South Africa is taking a big step toward clean energy with the launch of its…

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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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