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Tanzania’s Energy Plan Is Succeeding, Why Is No One Talking About It?
Energy

Tanzania’s Energy Plan Is Succeeding, Why Is No One Talking About It?

Africa Digest News June 24, 2025June 24, 2025
Tanzania is rewriting Africa’s energy playbook and doing it without the noise. While many African…
Kenya Tops Africa’s Electricity Regulatory Index What It Means for the Future of Energy in Africa
Energy

Kenya Tops Africa’s Electricity Regulatory Index What It Means for the Future of Energy in Africa

Africa Digest News June 23, 2025June 23, 2025
Kenya has soared to the top of Africa’s Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI), joining Senegal as…
How Batteries Can Help Renewables Reach Full Potential in Africa
Energy

How Batteries Can Help Renewables Reach Full Potential in Africa

Africa Digest News June 20, 2025June 20, 2025
Africa is sitting on a renewable energy goldmine, from the relentless sun in the Sahel…
Top 10 Battery Storage Makers Shaping the Continent’s Future
Energy

Top 10 Battery Storage Makers Shaping the Continent’s Future

Africa Digest News June 16, 2025June 16, 2025
Top Battery Storage Manufacturers in Africa On the outskirts of Cape Town, a cluster of…
How Governments Can Accelerate Africa’s Renewable Energy Future
Energy

How Governments Can Accelerate Africa’s Renewable Energy Future

Africa Digest News May 26, 2025May 26, 2025
Written By: Faith Jemosop Despite abundant sunshine and wind, Africa faces a severe energy crisis…
EDF Renewables Secures €10 Million to Power 5 Million Africans Off-Grid
Energy

EDF Renewables Secures €10 Million to Power 5 Million Africans Off-Grid

Africa Digest News May 23, 2025May 23, 2025
In the vast and diverse continent of Africa, where over 600 million people still lack…
Africa’s Renewable Powerhouses Are Not Who You Think
Energy

Africa’s Renewable Powerhouses Are Not Who You Think

Africa Digest News May 13, 2025May 13, 2025
Written by: Faith Jemosop When the world speaks of renewable energy leadership, names like Germany,…
Why Renewable Energy is Nigeria’s Biggest Untapped Opportunity
Energy

Why Renewable Energy is Nigeria’s Biggest Untapped Opportunity

Africa Digest News April 29, 2025April 29, 2025
Nigeria has the potential to generate over 427,000 megawatts (MW) of power from renewable energy…
Energy Ministry Under Pressure to Clarify Marsabit Power Projects Amid Legal Disputes
Energy

Energy Ministry Under Pressure to Clarify Marsabit Power Projects Amid Legal Disputes

Africa Digest News April 28, 2025April 28, 2025
The Ministry of Energy in Kenya has been given a strict deadline by the High…
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…

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  • Africa’s Solar Power Surge as Kenya Drives a New Wave of Growth and Investment
  • How to Verify a Solar Installer in South Africa in 2026
  • South African Solar Contracts Face Local Content Dispute
  • Namibia Advances On-Grid Renewables with Solar PV and Energy Storage Tenders
  • Africa to Receive Over €2 Billion from European Investment Bank for Renewable Energy Projects
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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