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South African Power Developer Sturdee Energy Enters Zambia With 200 MW Wind Project
Energy

South African Power Developer Sturdee Energy Enters Zambia With 200 MW Wind Project

Africa Digest News September 11, 2026September 11, 2026
South African power developer Sturdee Energy is entering Zambia with a 200 MW wind project,…
South Africa’s Renewables Are Growing but Coal Still Controls the Grid
Energy

South Africa’s Renewables Are Growing but Coal Still Controls the Grid

Africa Digest News September 9, 2026September 9, 2026
South Africa’s power-sector emissions fell 19% in 2025 to about 148 million tonnes of CO₂,…
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…
Meren Energy Stake in Africa Energy Falls Below 10% After Share Sale and Dilution
Energy

Meren Energy Stake in Africa Energy Falls Below 10% After Share Sale and Dilution

Africa Digest News August 21, 2026August 21, 2026
Meren Energy’s stake in Africa Energy Corp. has fallen below the 10% threshold that triggers…
Tanzania, Uganda and Vitol Sign MoU for Tanga Regional Energy Hub
Energy

Tanzania, Uganda and Vitol Sign MoU for Tanga Regional Energy Hub

Africa Digest News August 21, 2026August 21, 2026
Tanzania and Uganda have signed a memorandum of understanding with Vitol Bahrain to explore the…
Africa’s Renewable Energy Potential Grows as Power Access Gap Persists
Energy

Africa’s Renewable Energy Potential Grows as Power Access Gap Persists

Africa Digest News August 21, 2026August 21, 2026
Africa has some of the world’s strongest renewable energy resources, particularly in solar, wind, hydro…
Morocco Targets 25,000 EV Charging Stations in Push to Become Africa’s EV Hub
Energy

Morocco Targets 25,000 EV Charging Stations in Push to Become Africa’s EV Hub

Africa Digest News August 20, 2026August 20, 2026
Morocco is stepping up efforts to build the infrastructure needed for mass electric vehicle adoption,…
Victoria Falls to Host African Solar Talks as Zimbabwe Pushes Energy Diversification
Energy

Victoria Falls to Host African Solar Talks as Zimbabwe Pushes Energy Diversification

Africa Digest News August 19, 2026August 19, 2026
Zimbabwe will host the 8th Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Regional Committee for…
Africa’s Energy Industry Says It Has Nothing to Apologise For
Energy

Africa’s Energy Industry Says It Has Nothing to Apologise For

Africa Digest News August 18, 2026August 18, 2026
The African Energy Chamber is making an unusually blunt argument about the continent’s energy future:…

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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

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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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