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BG Titan Group Launches Titan E-Farms to Transform Agriculture
Clean energy

BG Titan Group Launches Titan E-Farms to Transform Agriculture

Africa Digest News October 11, 2024October 11, 2024
BG Titan Group has launched Titan E-Farms in Uganda, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to…
Atlantis Solar Plant Boosts Jobs, Cuts Eskom Reliance in Cape Town
Clean energy

Atlantis Solar Plant Boosts Jobs, Cuts Eskom Reliance in Cape Town

Africa Digest News October 10, 2024October 11, 2024
Cape Town has recently broken ground on its first solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Atlantis,…
Multinational Investments Power Kenya’s Renewable Energy Goals
Clean energy

Multinational Investments Power Kenya’s Renewable Energy Goals

Africa Digest News October 10, 2024October 10, 2024
Kenya’s energy market is experiencing a surge of interest from multinational electric firms, eager to…
Nigeria’s REA initiative brings 100MW clean energy to universities
Clean energy

Nigeria’s REA initiative brings 100MW clean energy to universities

Africa Digest News September 24, 2024September 24, 2024
Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has launched an ambitious initiative to provide 100 megawatts (MW)…
SEFA Approves $10M to Boost Renewable Energy in Africa
Clean energy

SEFA Approves $10M to Boost Renewable Energy in Africa

Africa Digest News August 14, 2024August 14, 2024
 The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) is reinforcing its commitment to Africa’s energy transition…
Bio-Logical Secures $1.3M to Advance Climate-Tech Innovation in Kenya
Clean energy

Bio-Logical Secures $1.3M to Advance Climate-Tech Innovation in Kenya

Africa Digest News July 18, 2024July 18, 2024
Bio-Logical, a Kenyan climate-tech startup dedicated to tackling climate change and empowering smallholder farmers, has…
Koeberg Unit 2’s 20-Year Extension Secures Emissions-Free Power for South Africa
Clean energy

Koeberg Unit 2’s 20-Year Extension Secures Emissions-Free Power for South Africa

Africa Digest News July 17, 2024July 17, 2024
South Africa’s energy landscape received a much-needed boost with the news that Koeberg Unit 2…
Somalia Unveils Solar Initiative to Tackle Climate Change and Enhance Education
Clean energy

Somalia Unveils Solar Initiative to Tackle Climate Change and Enhance Education

Africa Digest News July 16, 2024July 16, 2024
Somalia is taking a significant step towards a sustainable future by launching a new tender…
ATIDI’s $117 Million Ignites Geothermal Financing Boom in Africa
Clean energy

ATIDI’s $117 Million Ignites Geothermal Financing Boom in Africa

Africa Digest News July 2, 2024July 2, 2024
ATIDI’s $117 million liquidity support for Globeleq’s Menengai Geothermal Project in Kenya continues to reverberate…
Can Wave Energy Revolutionize Kenya’s Power Landscape?
Clean energy

Can Wave Energy Revolutionize Kenya’s Power Landscape?

Africa Digest News June 24, 2024June 24, 2024
Kenya’s 600-kilometer coastline, caressed by waves, holds immense potential for clean energy. Yet this resource…

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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

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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

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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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