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You can’t digitise a blackout
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You can’t digitise a blackout

Africa Digest News May 27, 2026May 27, 2026
By Symphrose Ochieng, Infrastructure Segment  & Power Systems Business Leader at Schneider Electric Across East…
Cooling the AI surge: building sustainable liquid-cooled data centres for next-gen workloads
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Cooling the AI surge: building sustainable liquid-cooled data centres for next-gen workloads

Africa Digest News March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
By Steven Santini, Secure Power Vice President, Schneider Electric Sub-Saharan Africa March 2026  Today, single…
Why Africa’s Renewable Energy Projects Struggle to Get Off the Ground
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Why Africa’s Renewable Energy Projects Struggle to Get Off the Ground

Africa Digest News February 23, 2026February 23, 2026
Despite ambitious plans and high-profile announcements, Africa’s renewable energy sector continues to face significant execution…
Why $2.4 Billion Went to Enablers, Not Just Electrons
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Why $2.4 Billion Went to Enablers, Not Just Electrons

Africa Digest News February 18, 2026February 18, 2026
When capital allocates, it reveals priorities. In Africa’s 2025 energy investment, investors put $2.41 billion…
Local Capital Is Moving, but African Energy Risk Has Not Disappeared
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Local Capital Is Moving, but African Energy Risk Has Not Disappeared

Africa Digest News January 22, 2026January 22, 2026
Capital is flowing into African energy markets, projects are advancing, and governments are signalling reform.…
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…

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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

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Powerelec Nigeria 2026

Date: 3 - 5 February 2026

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Africa Energy Indaba 2026

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Battery and Energy Storage for Africa 2026

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ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2026

Date: 21 - 24 April 2026

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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