Tanzania is set to host the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, an event focused on speeding up energy access across Africa. The summit is scheduled for January 27-28, 2025, in Dar es Salaam and will bring together over 1,500 participants. These include representatives from the African Union, the African Development Bank, and the World Bank….
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) has recently called for bids to install a 70kW solar energy system in Worcester. This project is a big step toward promoting renewable energy and highlighting the importance of biodiversity conservation. As South Africa urgently needs to move away from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources, initiatives like…
The Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo 2024, happening from October 8 to 10 in Nairobi, Kenya, is a key event addressing the challenge of energy access through innovative solar solutions. Co-hosted by the Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA), the Government of Kenya, and the World Bank’s Lighting Global Program, the forum has attracted over…
Clear Blue Technologies International Inc. has announced a major partnership with Growth Energy worth about $4 million. They aim to change how telecom sites in Africa get their energy by replacing expensive diesel generators with eco-friendly solar power. The deal tackles both economic and environmental issues in the region. As part of this agreement, Growth…
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has launched a $100 million Global Solar Facility to expand energy access in Africa, where over 700 million people lack electricity. The Global Solar Facility is designed to catalyze investments in decentralized solar power systems, particularly in rural and underserved communities. These systems offer a viable and sustainable solution to…
The VEERS Group, a leading player in the renewable energy sector, has announced a collaborative initiative to make solar energy more accessible to a broader population in South Africa. The partnership brings together various stakeholders, including government agencies, private companies, and non-profit organizations. Their shared goal is to support sustainable energy practices and address energy…
JA Solar, a global leader in manufacturing high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) products, has announced a strategic partnership to develop a significant solar PV project in Kenya. This collaboration brings together Crossboundary Energy, a leading energy development company, New Southern Energy, a renewable energy investment firm, and Maisha Packaging Company Limited, the project’s end user. JA Solar…
The Nairobi High Court hearing on Nomad Energy Limited’s potential liquidation raises concerns about Kenya’s renewable energy goals. Nomad was once a bright spot in Kenya’s growing clean energy sector. However, its story now serves as a warning, showing how fragile the industry can be and the challenges that could slow down Kenya’s clean energy…
South Africa is poised to enter a new era of energy production. Construction has commenced on the SunCentral solar farm, a massive project that will be one of the largest of its kind in the country. Unlike typical rooftop solar setups, SunCentral is set to generate a staggering 1 Gigawatt (GW) of clean energy upon…
Ghana has taken a remarkable leap forward in its fight against climate change with the inauguration of the largest floating solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Africa. This engineering marvel in the Bui reservoir showcases Ghana’s commitment to sustainable solutions. It has the potential to inspire a continent facing the ongoing threat of climate change. Imagine…
