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Green Skills Are the Missing Link in Africa’s Climate Transition
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Green Skills Are the Missing Link in Africa’s Climate Transition

Africa Digest News October 23, 2025October 23, 2025
By. Anne Kamonjo. Anne Kamonjo is an education reformer and sustainability champion working at the…
Schneider Electric and Climeworks Sign 31,000-Ton High-Durability Carbon Removal Agreement
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Schneider Electric and Climeworks Sign 31,000-Ton High-Durability Carbon Removal Agreement

Africa Digest News September 30, 2025September 30, 2025
Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and…
Synectics Technologies and Schneider Electric Announce Africa’s First Sovereign Supercomputer and AI Factory Ecosystem – The Aeonian Project.
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Synectics Technologies and Schneider Electric Announce Africa’s First Sovereign Supercomputer and AI Factory Ecosystem – The Aeonian Project.

Africa Digest News September 12, 2025September 12, 2025
Synectics Technologies Limited, a visionary ESG-focused digital infrastructure company, in partnership with Schneider Electric, the…
System Thinking in Marketing: How to Build a Balanced Ecosystem for Sustainable Growth
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System Thinking in Marketing: How to Build a Balanced Ecosystem for Sustainable Growth

Africa Digest News August 8, 2025August 8, 2025
By: Alice Ngatia Alice is a Senior Marketing Executive & Sustainability Specialist with 18+ years…
TotalEnergies and Emerson Sign a Strategic Collaboration to Boost the Value of Industrial Data
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TotalEnergies and Emerson Sign a Strategic Collaboration to Boost the Value of Industrial Data

Africa Digest News July 24, 2025July 24, 2025
Paris, July 22, 2025 – TotalEnergies and Emerson’s Aspen Technology business haveannounced a strategic collaboration…
Can South Africa Reach 41% Renewable Energy by 2030? The Truth About Its Coal Exit Plan
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Can South Africa Reach 41% Renewable Energy by 2030? The Truth About Its Coal Exit Plan

Africa Digest News April 10, 2025April 10, 2025
South Africa has set an ambitious target to achieve 41% renewable energy by 2030 through…
Africa’s Energy Share Prices: What Investors Should Watch
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Africa’s Energy Share Prices: What Investors Should Watch

Africa Digest News April 3, 2025April 3, 2025
Africa’s energy share prices are a window into the Africa power sector’s investment potential, especially…
What Are Energy Microgrids and Why Are They the Future?
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What Are Energy Microgrids and Why Are They the Future?

Africa Digest News November 19, 2024November 19, 2024
The energy landscape is transforming rapidly, and microgrids are emerging as a key player in…
Top 10 High-Paying Green Jobs in Kenya
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Top 10 High-Paying Green Jobs in Kenya

Africa Digest News May 27, 2024May 27, 2024
Kenya’s growing renewable energy sector is creating many new green jobs. These jobs pay well,…
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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

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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

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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

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ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2026

Date: 21 - 24 April 2026

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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