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Cosmos accelerates pharmaceutical digital compliance and operational efficiency with Schneider Electric Kenya.
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Cosmos accelerates pharmaceutical digital compliance and operational efficiency with Schneider Electric Kenya.

Africa Digest News August 15, 2026August 15, 2026
Nairobi, Kenya 2026 – Cosmos Limited (Cosmos), one of Kenya’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, has strengthened…
Scatec Completes Africa’s Largest Solar-Plus-Storage Project in Egypt
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Scatec Completes Africa’s Largest Solar-Plus-Storage Project in Egypt

Africa Digest News August 14, 2026August 14, 2026
Scatec has reached full commercial operations at Egypt’s 1.1 GW Obelisk hybrid solar-and-storage project, completing…
How Scatec Financed Egypt’s $590 Million Obelisk Solar-Plus-Storage Project
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How Scatec Financed Egypt’s $590 Million Obelisk Solar-Plus-Storage Project

Africa Digest News August 14, 2026August 14, 2026
The $590 million investment behind Scatec’s Obelisk project illustrates how large renewable-energy projects in Africa…
Ramaphosa Says South Africa’s Energy Reforms Are Unlocking Billions in Clean-Power Investment
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Ramaphosa Says South Africa’s Energy Reforms Are Unlocking Billions in Clean-Power Investment

Africa Digest News August 14, 2026August 14, 2026
South Africa’s energy transition is increasingly being positioned as an industrial strategy rather than simply…
Why Kenya’s Solar and Wind Boom Is Making the Power Grid More Expensive to Balance
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Why Kenya’s Solar and Wind Boom Is Making the Power Grid More Expensive to Balance

Africa Digest News August 12, 2026August 12, 2026
Kenya Power is warning that the rapid growth of solar and wind power is creating…
How Rooftop Solar Is Cutting Into Kenya Power’s Most Valuable Customers
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How Rooftop Solar Is Cutting Into Kenya Power’s Most Valuable Customers

Africa Digest News August 12, 2026August 12, 2026
Kenya Power is facing a growing challenge from a technology that is simultaneously reducing electricity…
Sasol Taps Envision Energy to Design Green Hydrogen System in South Africa
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Sasol Taps Envision Energy to Design Green Hydrogen System in South Africa

Africa Digest News August 12, 2026August 12, 2026
Sasol has appointed Envision Energy to design an integrated green hydrogen system at its Sasolburg…
How Renewable Electricity Is Being Turned Into Jet Fuel
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How Renewable Electricity Is Being Turned Into Jet Fuel

Africa Digest News August 12, 2026August 12, 2026
The aviation industry is looking for ways to cut emissions without waiting for a completely…
Why Eswatini Still Imports Most of Its Electricity
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Why Eswatini Still Imports Most of Its Electricity

Africa Digest News August 11, 2026August 11, 2026
Eswatini continues to rely heavily on imported electricity despite having significant domestic generation potential, with…
Why Chinese Firms Are Building Egypt’s Renewable Energy Supply Chain
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Why Chinese Firms Are Building Egypt’s Renewable Energy Supply Chain

Africa Digest News August 11, 2026August 11, 2026
Chinese companies are increasingly building the machinery behind Egypt’s renewable energy expansion, from solar cells…

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  • 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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