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Namibia Secures $106 Million Loan for Diaz Wind Project
Solar energy

Namibia Secures $106 Million Loan for Diaz Wind Project

Africa Digest News May 28, 2025May 28, 2025
Namibia Boosts Renewable Energy Ambitions with $106 Million Wind Project Loan Namibia has secured a…
How Solar Power is Transforming an Ethiopian Schools And Communities
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How Solar Power is Transforming an Ethiopian Schools And Communities

Africa Digest News May 27, 2025May 27, 2025
Written By: Faith Jemosop In rural Ethiopia, education and electricity have often existed in parallel…
Solar Power Is Saving the Rich and Stranding the Poor in South Africa
Solar energy

Solar Power Is Saving the Rich and Stranding the Poor in South Africa

Africa Digest News May 26, 2025May 26, 2025
Written By: Faith Jemosop Solar power is booming in South Africa. Rooftops are glowing. Batteries…
Why Africa Isn’t Harnessing Its Desert Sunlight for Electricity And What It’s Costing the Continent
Solar energy

Why Africa Isn’t Harnessing Its Desert Sunlight for Electricity And What It’s Costing the Continent

Africa Digest News May 21, 2025May 21, 2025
Africa has the brightest sun on Earth and yet, it remains the darkest continent after…
What 100 MW of Solar Power Really Means for Zambia’s Grid and Homes
Solar energy

What 100 MW of Solar Power Really Means for Zambia’s Grid and Homes

Africa Digest News May 20, 2025May 20, 2025
In a landmark development for Zambia’s energy future, the country’s largest solar initiative the Ngwenya…
Zambia Secures $71.5 Million for 100MW Solar Project, Advancing Renewable Energy Drive
Solar energy

Zambia Secures $71.5 Million for 100MW Solar Project, Advancing Renewable Energy Drive

Africa Digest News May 19, 2025May 19, 2025
Zambia has secured $71.5 million in funding for a 100-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) project.…
How Huawei’s Smart Solar Solutions Are Powering Africa’s Renewable Future
Solar energy

How Huawei’s Smart Solar Solutions Are Powering Africa’s Renewable Future

Africa Digest News May 19, 2025May 19, 2025
Africa is on the cusp of an energy transformation. Despite having abundant solar resources receiving…
Can $80 Million Change the Face of Solar Energy in Nigeria
Solar energy

Can $80 Million Change the Face of Solar Energy in Nigeria

Africa Digest News May 19, 2025May 19, 2025
How can Africa’s largest economy still have over 90 million people living in darkness? Why…
How Renewable Energy Is Powering Hospitals in Somalia
Solar energy

How Renewable Energy Is Powering Hospitals in Somalia

Africa Digest News May 16, 2025May 16, 2025
 In Somalia, where more than 360 days of sunlight grace the country each year, renewable…
Solar Energy Powers a Healthcare Revolution in Somalia
Solar energy

Solar Energy Powers a Healthcare Revolution in Somalia

Africa Digest News May 15, 2025May 15, 2025
 In Somalia, where more than 360 days of sunlight grace the skies each year, renewable…

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  • South Africa fast-tracks 9,600 MW of batteries and gas to fix curtailment
  • Why More Renewable Power Will Not Be Enough for South Africa’s Energy Transition
  • Why Africa’s Universities Are Becoming Testbeds for the Next Energy Technologies
  • Qair Secures €30 Million Debt for Chad’s Solar-Plus-Storage Projects
  • The New U.S. Energy Push Taking Shape Across North Africa
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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