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Nigeria’s 14GW Power Capacity Milestone Masks a Much Smaller Supply
Energy

Nigeria’s 14GW Power Capacity Milestone Masks a Much Smaller Supply

Africa Digest News October 26, 2026October 26, 2026
Nigeria’s installed electricity capacity has crossed 14 gigawatts (GW) for the first time, marking a…
Private Electricity Deals Are Reshaping How South African Mines Secure Power
Energy

Private Electricity Deals Are Reshaping How South African Mines Secure Power

Africa Digest News October 21, 2026October 21, 2026
Tharisa Mine in South Africa has begun receiving wheeled renewable electricity from power trader Etana…
Eskom’s Next Business May Be Selling More Than Electricity to South Africa
Energy

Eskom’s Next Business May Be Selling More Than Electricity to South Africa

Africa Digest News October 16, 2026October 16, 2026
South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom is looking beyond electricity generation as competition reshapes the…
AGV Targets More Than 1,000 MW of Data-Centre Capacity in South Africa
Energy

AGV Targets More Than 1,000 MW of Data-Centre Capacity in South Africa

Africa Digest News October 15, 2026October 15, 2026
AGV is expanding its South African development portfolio to include land earmarked for data-centre projects…
SgurrEnergy’s 400 GW Target Puts Renewable Energy Engineering Capacity in Focus
Energy

SgurrEnergy’s 400 GW Target Puts Renewable Energy Engineering Capacity in Focus

Africa Digest News October 15, 2026October 15, 2026
SgurrEnergy has surpassed 240 GW of renewable energy capacity designed and engineered worldwide and is…
Why Africa’s Universities Are Becoming Testbeds for the Next Energy Technologies
Energy

Why Africa’s Universities Are Becoming Testbeds for the Next Energy Technologies

Africa Digest News October 7, 2026October 7, 2026
African universities are increasingly being positioned as places where renewable energy technologies can be tested…
The New U.S. Energy Push Taking Shape Across North Africa
Energy

The New U.S. Energy Push Taking Shape Across North Africa

Africa Digest News October 2, 2026October 2, 2026
U.S. energy companies are deepening their engagement with North Africa as countries seek foreign capital,…
How Blended Finance Is Helping Take Nigeria’s Solar Mini-Grids Beyond Pilots
Energy

How Blended Finance Is Helping Take Nigeria’s Solar Mini-Grids Beyond Pilots

Africa Digest News October 2, 2026October 2, 2026
Nigeria’s solar mini-grid market is getting a financing boost as Camco Financial Services provides senior…
One Renewable Energy Project, Two Provinces: How South Africa Plans to Make It Work
Energy

One Renewable Energy Project, Two Provinces: How South Africa Plans to Make It Work

Africa Digest News September 23, 2026September 23, 2026
A 940 MW renewable energy project crossing two South African provinces cannot be managed efficiently…
South Africa’s Renewable Energy Projects Are Getting Too Big for Provincial Boundaries
Energy

South Africa’s Renewable Energy Projects Are Getting Too Big for Provincial Boundaries

Africa Digest News September 23, 2026September 23, 2026
South Africa is discovering that building renewable energy at scale can create an administrative problem…

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  • Nigeria’s 14GW Power Capacity Milestone Masks a Much Smaller Supply
  • Côte d’Ivoire’s Solar Expansion Depends on More Than Building New Plants
  • Africa’s Local Content Rules Could Be Working Against the Energy Industry They Are Meant to Build
  • African Energy Week Reports $17 Billion in Energy Commitments
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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