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How Capital Expenditure in Africa’s Oil and Gas Sector Has Grown Over the Last Decade (2015–2025)
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How Capital Expenditure in Africa’s Oil and Gas Sector Has Grown Over the Last Decade (2015–2025)

Africa Digest News April 10, 2025April 10, 2025
Africa’s oil and gas sector has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade, with…
Top 10 Largest Solar Farms in the World
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Top 10 Largest Solar Farms in the World

Africa Digest News April 8, 2025April 8, 2025
The global transition to renewable energy has spurred the development of massive solar farms, harnessing…
Top 10 Largest Solar Farms in Africa
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Top 10 Largest Solar Farms in Africa

Africa Digest News April 8, 2025April 8, 2025
Africa, often dubbed the “Sun Continent,” boasts some of the highest solar irradiation levels globally,…
10 Africa’s Solar-Powered Airports
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10 Africa’s Solar-Powered Airports

Africa Digest News April 8, 2025April 8, 2025
As the global aviation industry intensifies its focus on sustainability, Africa is emerging as a…
Top 10 African-Owned Electric Vehicle Manufacturers
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Top 10 African-Owned Electric Vehicle Manufacturers

Africa Digest News April 8, 2025April 8, 2025
Across the African continent, a quiet revolution is unfolding in the electric vehicle (EV) sector,…
How Kenya’s Mitumba Trade Undermines Clean Energy Goals
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How Kenya’s Mitumba Trade Undermines Clean Energy Goals

Africa Digest News April 8, 2025April 8, 2025
Kenya has surpassed Nigeria to become Africa’s largest importer of second-hand clothes, known locally as…
Burkina Faso’s ITAOUA: A Milestone in Africa’s Electric Vehicle Revolution
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Burkina Faso’s ITAOUA: A Milestone in Africa’s Electric Vehicle Revolution

Africa Digest News April 8, 2025April 8, 2025
The unveiling of ITAOUA, Burkina Faso’s first 100% indigenous electric vehicle, is not just a…
Overberg Wind Farm First Phase Secures Funding, Powering South Africa’s Renewable Future
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Overberg Wind Farm First Phase Secures Funding, Powering South Africa’s Renewable Future

Africa Digest News April 8, 2025April 8, 2025
In a significant stride towards bolstering South Africa’s renewable energy capacity, the first phase of…
Top 10 Wind Energy Projects in Africa: A Deep Dive into Capacity and Impact
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Top 10 Wind Energy Projects in Africa: A Deep Dive into Capacity and Impact

Africa Digest News April 3, 2025April 3, 2025
Wind energy Africa is surging, strengthening the Africa power sector with renewable power as the…
The Growth of Wind Energy Projects Across Africa
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The Growth of Wind Energy Projects Across Africa

Africa Digest News April 3, 2025April 3, 2025
Wind energy Africa is surging, injecting renewable power into the Africa power sector as the…

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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

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Africa Energy Indaba 2026

Date: 3 - 5 March 2026

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Battery and Energy Storage for Africa 2026

Date: 25 - 26 March 2026

Location: Western Cape, South Africa

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ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2026

Date: 21 - 24 April 2026

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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