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Nigeria Revives 6,000MW Power Target as Gas and Grid Constraints Persist
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Nigeria Revives 6,000MW Power Target as Gas and Grid Constraints Persist

Africa Digest News August 20, 2026August 20, 2026
Nigeria has once again set its sights on 6,000MW of electricity generation by December 2026,…
Morocco Links Fuel-Station Licensing to Renewable Energy and EV Infrastructure
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Morocco Links Fuel-Station Licensing to Renewable Energy and EV Infrastructure

Africa Digest News August 20, 2026August 20, 2026
Morocco is changing how new fuel stations are approved, introducing a standardised licensing process that…
Morocco Targets 25,000 EV Charging Stations in Push to Become Africa’s EV Hub
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Morocco Targets 25,000 EV Charging Stations in Push to Become Africa’s EV Hub

Africa Digest News August 20, 2026August 20, 2026
Morocco is stepping up efforts to build the infrastructure needed for mass electric vehicle adoption,…
Kenya Triples Power Ambition to 5,500MW as Industry, Mining and AI Drive Demand
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Kenya Triples Power Ambition to 5,500MW as Industry, Mining and AI Drive Demand

Africa Digest News August 20, 2026August 20, 2026
Kenya is sharply raising its ambitions for new power generation as demand from industry, mining…
What Ivanpah’s Failure Really Teaches the Solar Industry
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What Ivanpah’s Failure Really Teaches the Solar Industry

Africa Digest News August 19, 2026August 19, 2026
The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System, built by BrightSource Energy, Bechtel and NRG Energy in…
Victoria Falls to Host African Solar Talks as Zimbabwe Pushes Energy Diversification
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Victoria Falls to Host African Solar Talks as Zimbabwe Pushes Energy Diversification

Africa Digest News August 19, 2026August 19, 2026
Zimbabwe will host the 8th Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Regional Committee for…
Zimbabwe Bets on Solar to Build a More Resilient Power System
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Zimbabwe Bets on Solar to Build a More Resilient Power System

Africa Digest News August 19, 2026August 19, 2026
Zimbabwe is rapidly expanding solar power as it seeks to reduce its dependence on drought-prone…
Africa’s Energy Industry Says It Has Nothing to Apologise For
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Africa’s Energy Industry Says It Has Nothing to Apologise For

Africa Digest News August 18, 2026August 18, 2026
The African Energy Chamber is making an unusually blunt argument about the continent’s energy future:…
Nigeria’s DARES Programme Falls Behind on Electricity Access Target as World Bank Restructures Project
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Nigeria’s DARES Programme Falls Behind on Electricity Access Target as World Bank Restructures Project

Africa Digest News August 18, 2026August 18, 2026
Nigeria’s Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) programme is falling significantly behind its electricity-access…
Morocco Named Among 13 Priority Markets for $200 Million African Energy Transition Fund
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Morocco Named Among 13 Priority Markets for $200 Million African Energy Transition Fund

Africa Digest News August 18, 2026August 18, 2026
Morocco has been selected as one of 13 priority markets for the proposed $200 million…

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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

Register / Tickets: https://africaenergyindaba.com/register-conference/

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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