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Starsight Secures $15M as West African Businesses Shift From Diesel to Solar Power
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Starsight Secures $15M as West African Businesses Shift From Diesel to Solar Power

Africa Digest News March 17, 2026March 17, 2026
Across West Africa, businesses are making a quiet calculation: diesel is no longer sustainable. In…
Standard Bank Backs 475MW Solar Deal as South Africa’s Private Power Market Expands
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Standard Bank Backs 475MW Solar Deal as South Africa’s Private Power Market Expands

Africa Digest News March 17, 2026March 17, 2026
A 475MW solar project backed by Standard Bank and developed by Anthem Solar is not…
Persistent Reaches $52M First Close for $70M Africa Climate Venture Fund
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Persistent Reaches $52M First Close for $70M Africa Climate Venture Fund

Africa Digest News March 16, 2026March 16, 2026
African climate venture builder Persistent has launched a $70 million Africa Climate Venture Fund, marking…
Solar and Battery Storage Projects Gain Momentum in North Africa
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Solar and Battery Storage Projects Gain Momentum in North Africa

Africa Digest News March 13, 2026March 13, 2026
North Africa is rapidly emerging as a key region for renewable energy development, particularly in…
Solar Energy Is Powering the Next Generation of Telecom Towers in Africa
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Solar Energy Is Powering the Next Generation of Telecom Towers in Africa

Africa Digest News March 13, 2026March 13, 2026
The expansion of mobile connectivity in remote and rural regions of Africa has long been…
Africa’s Energy Transition Is Not One Transition
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Africa’s Energy Transition Is Not One Transition

Africa Digest News March 12, 2026March 12, 2026
Africa is currently experiencing not one, but two distinct solar energy revolutions unfolding simultaneously, each…
Africa’s Solar Potential Paradox, A Capital Allocation Problem
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Africa’s Solar Potential Paradox, A Capital Allocation Problem

Africa Digest News March 12, 2026March 12, 2026
Africa, a continent blessed with abundant sunshine, paradoxically receives a mere fraction of global solar…
Eskom’s Tariff Hike: South African Households Face Mounting Fixed Charges
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Eskom’s Tariff Hike: South African Households Face Mounting Fixed Charges

Africa Digest News March 11, 2026March 11, 2026
South African households are bracing for another significant increase in electricity tariffs, with the National…
KPLC Token Prices vs Units – February vs March 2025 Comparison
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KPLC Token Prices vs Units – February vs March 2025 Comparison

Africa Digest News March 9, 2026March 9, 2026
KPLC token values and the corresponding units received can fluctuate due to various factors, including…
Africa’s Solar Boom and Persistent Funding Disparities
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Africa’s Solar Boom and Persistent Funding Disparities

Africa Digest News March 6, 2026March 6, 2026
The global solar energy landscape witnessed a remarkable surge in 2024, with installed capacity reaching…

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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

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Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026

Date: 24 - 27 February 2026

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

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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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