Africa & Middle East

Chinese manufacturer JA Solar will supply n-type modules for the 1GW Abydos Phase II solar-plus-storage project in Egypt.

Masdar has selected Jinko Solar and JA Solar to supply modules for its 5.2GW solar PV and 19GWh battery storage project in Abu Dhabi.

Mini-grids have been a feature of the global electricity system for years, a starting point for larger distribution and transmission networks.

Round-up of news from China with Saudi Arabian power developer ACWA Power partnering with two Chinese companies, state-owned China Energy Engineering wins bid to develop a floating solar (FPV) project in the Philippines and Guodian Power invests in 2GW Saudi PV project.

Global solar corporate financing has decreased 24% in 2024, compared to the previous year, with US$26.3 billion, according to market research firm Mercom Capital Group.

The Africa Solar Industry Association’s 2025 market outlook has recorded a 2.5GW increase in PV installations in 2024.

The Middle East has become a key market for Chinese PV companies, both as a source of demand for hardware and also as a hotspot for new manufacturing hubs. Carrie Xiao reports on some of the latest developments in the region.

The deployment of grid infrastructure and energy storage is a key element to avoid delaying global energy transition, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

Chinese PV tracker provider Arctech has secured a 1.5GW solar tracker supply agreement with Chinese state-owned energy company PowerChina.

PV Tech spoke to Bboxx chief commercial officer Amaury Fastenakels about the company’s work in 2024, and what it can expect in 2025.