Egypt recently celebrated the launch of its largest solar power plant, the Abydos Solar PV Plant, located in the Aswan Governorate. Built by AMEA Power, the 500 MW facility officially began operations in December 14, 2024, marking a major step forward in the country’s shift to renewable energy. The plant will produce around 1,500 GWh…
Lagos-based renewable energy company Ignite Power has secured a $15 million investment from the Afrigreen Debt Impact Fund to expand solar energy solutions across West Africa. This funding focuses on the commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors, with Nigeria as the initial target. The agreement includes an upfront disbursement of $4 million, with the remaining $11…
Côte d’Ivoire is advancing its renewable energy sector with the recent approval of two major solar power projects. The government aims to diversify its energy sources and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, aligning with its goal of achieving a 45% share of renewable energy in its national energy mix by 2030. The ambitious plan follows…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has inaugurated a new 120 kW hybrid solar plant in Mambasa, located in the Ituri province. This project, funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with an investment of nearly $700,000, aims to enhance energy access in underserved communities. Built by the Ugandan company Aptech Africa, the solar…
The recent tender issued for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at schools in Turkana County, Kenya, marks an important step towards improving energy access and enhancing educational opportunities in the region. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the Turkana County Government to harness renewable energy solutions to address the persistent…
Solarise Africa and RUBiS Energy Kenya have joined forces to launch RUBiSOL, a new venture poised to transform the renewable energy landscape in East Africa. This partnership combines the expertise of two industry leaders to deliver innovative, decentralized energy solutions to businesses across the region. RUBiSOL is designed to address critical challenges such as high…
The Western Cape government is making strides in renewable energy by issuing a tender for solar PV systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and EV charging stations. Announced by the City of Cape Town, this initiative aims to strengthen the region’s energy infrastructure while working toward sustainability goals. The tender specifies a BESS with a…
Gautam Adani, the Indian billionaire and head of the Adani Group, has been indicted in the United States on serious charges related to a large fraud scheme in the solar energy sector. The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Adani and several others are accused of orchestrating a $265 million bribery scheme to secure solar…
Gautam Adani, the Indian billionaire and head of the Adani Group, is now at the center of a major controversy following his indictment in the United States over allegations of fraud in the solar energy sector. The development comes as Adani’s companies continue to expand into various industries, including a disputed deal in Kenya to…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering a loan of up to USD 120 million to support Scatec ASA’s solar and storage project in Nagaa Hammadi, Egypt. The project involves building a 1-gigawatt (GW) solar power plant paired with a 200-megawatt-hour (MWh) battery storage system. The loan is currently being reviewed, with…
