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Xlinks is developing a project in Morocco that will feature solar PV, onshore wind and battery storage. Image: Xlinks.

UK government will not sign CfD for 11.5GW Xlinks Morocco-UK interconnector

June 27, 2025
The UK government has decided it will not sign a Contract for Difference (CfD) with Xlinks for the 11.5GW Morroco-UK interconnector project.
The two projects will supply power to several energy users, including Glencore, Sasol, and Air Liquide. Image: PRNewsFoto and JA Solar.

JA Solar, JUWI sign 220MW PV module agreement in South Africa

June 26, 2025
JUWI Renewable Energies, a subsidiary of German construction group JUWI, has signed a 220MW solar module supply agreement with JA Solar.
The 1.1GW/200MWh solar-plus-storage project will be built in two phases. Image: Scatec via LinkedIn.

Scatec secures US$479 million for 1.1GW/200MWh hybrid project in Egypt

June 16, 2025
Independent power producer (IPP) Scatec has raised US$479 million for its Obelisk hybrid solar and battery storage project in Egypt.
The project is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2026. Image: NOA Group

NOA reaches financial close on 349MW solar PV project in South Africa

June 6, 2025
Independent power producer (IPP) NOA Group has reached financial close on a 349MW solar PV project in South Africa.
An off-grid solar panel.

GOGLA: Off-grid solar delivers energy access to 20 million people in 2024

May 28, 2025
In 2024, 20 million people improved their access to energy through the acquisition of solar energy kits (SEKs), according to GOGLA.
A 100MW solar PV plant co-located with BESS in Zambia began construction

AfDB to finance 62MW solar PV plant in Togo, Zambia starts construction on 100MW project

May 12, 2025
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved financing for a 62MW PV plant in Togo, while Zambia began construction on a 100MW solar-plus-storage project.
An off-grid solar project in Myanmar.
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Engaging investors amid cyclical investment trends in off-grid solar

April 29, 2025
“There is an adjustment in the industry [where] there are cycles,” explains Laura Fortes, senior manager for access to finance at GOGLA.
A Toyo Solar manufacturing facility.

Toyo begins production at 2GW solar cell plant in Ethiopia

April 22, 2025
Japanese cell and module manufacturer Toyo Solar has begun production at its solar cell processing plant in Ethiopia.
A mini-grid in Nigeria.

Global off-grid solar investment falls 30% year-on-year to U$300 million

April 16, 2025
The world invested US$300 million into the off-grid solar sector in 2024, a 30% year-on-year decline in total funding, according to GOGLA.
Image: Den Harrson via Unsplash.

South Africa targets up to 5GW renewable energy additions per year

April 8, 2025
South Africa’s government has approved the South African Renewable Energy Master Plan (SAREM) to accelerate renewables deployment.

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