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Africa50 and AMEA Power Forge a Solar Alliance: Five Countries Get a Power Boost
Solar energy

Africa50 and AMEA Power Forge a Solar Alliance: Five Countries Get a Power Boost

Africa Digest News December 20, 2023
Africa50 and AMEA Power have joined forces to co-develop and invest in solar power plants…
Dar and Sun Africa Partner on Energy Transition and Sustainable Development in Africa
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Dar and Sun Africa Partner on Energy Transition and Sustainable Development in Africa

Africa Digest News December 12, 2023December 12, 2023
Global design and engineering firm Dar Al-Handasah and renewable energy specialist Sun Africa have solidified…
KenGen to Develop Kenya’s Second Largest Wind Power Plant in Marsabit County
Wind energy

KenGen to Develop Kenya’s Second Largest Wind Power Plant in Marsabit County

Africa Digest News December 6, 2023
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is set to embark on the construction of Kenya’s second…
Electric Bus Startup BasiGo Receives $5 Million from British International Investment for Delivery of 100 Electric Buses in Kenya
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Electric Bus Startup BasiGo Receives $5 Million from British International Investment for Delivery of 100 Electric Buses in Kenya

Africa Digest News December 5, 2023
Electric bus startup BasiGo has secured a $5 million investment from British International Investment (BII)…
COP28; Multilateral Development Banks Pledge Concerted Action to Address Climate Change in Africa
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COP28; Multilateral Development Banks Pledge Concerted Action to Address Climate Change in Africa

Africa Digest News December 4, 2023
In a united stance at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28), multilateral development…
AstraZeneca Expands AZ Forest Program to Kenya, Commits to Planting 6 Million Trees monitored by AI
Sustainability

AstraZeneca Expands AZ Forest Program to Kenya, Commits to Planting 6 Million Trees monitored by AI

Africa Digest News December 4, 2023
AstraZeneca has announced the expansion of its flagship AZ Forest program to Kenya. The company…
COP28 Dilemma: Can Nations Achieve Climate Targets with New Fossil Fuel Projects? Unraveling the Paradox
Clean energy

COP28 Dilemma: Can Nations Achieve Climate Targets with New Fossil Fuel Projects? Unraveling the Paradox

Africa Digest News December 4, 2023December 4, 2023
As cop28 intensifies discussions on climate targets, a jarring paradox emerges with some nations persisting…
Is President Biden’s Call for the Global Elimination of Every Coal Plant Realistic? Insights from COP28
Sustainability

Is President Biden’s Call for the Global Elimination of Every Coal Plant Realistic? Insights from COP28

Africa Digest News December 4, 2023December 4, 2023
At the cop28 climate summit 2023, John Kerry, the Special Envoy for Climate in the…

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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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