Africa

Municipalities grant BioPower approval for 1GW solar project in South Africa

July 14, 2023

BioPower Operations has announced plans to build a 1GW solar power facility in the South African state of Mpumalanga.

NextSource completes work at solar-hybrid plant for Molo graphite mine

July 10, 2023

NextSource Materials has completed work at its solar-hybrid power plant to power its Molo graphite mine in southern Madagascar.

DRC energy firm Nuru obtains US$40 million in latest round of funding

July 6, 2023

The Democratic Republic of Congo's energy company Nuru has secured US$40 million for the construction of 13.7 MWp.

Scatec reaches financial close for 273MW of solar projects in South Africa

June 30, 2023

Scatec has reached financial close for its three solar projects in South Africa, which will have a combined capacity of 273MW.

Actis to sell South African and Kenyan portfolio to Engie and Meridiam

June 23, 2023

Global renewables investor Actis has agreed to sell 100% of African independent power producer (IPP) BTE Renewables to French utility giant Engie and investment firm Meridiam for US$1 billion.

Senegal to receive €2.5 billion for accelerated renewable energy deployment

June 23, 2023

Senegal has announced a partnership with several countries and the EU to accelerate renewable energy deployment, receiving €2.5 billion (US$2.71 billion) new and additional financing starting from 2023.

Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund 40MW solar PV plant begins operation in Kenya

June 22, 2023

The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund has announced that the 40MW Kesses solar project in Kenya has started operations.

China offers 66GW of solar infrastructure to South Africa

June 14, 2023

Chinese ambassador to South Africa Chen Xiaodong has offered to provide the South African grid with 66GW of solar infrastructure.

Sun King and Citi partner for US$130 million solar power access deal in Kenya

May 31, 2023

Kenyan solar power company Sun King and investment bank Citi have partnered on a US$130 million securitisation deal.

PV Tech Power 35 out now: Europe’s emerging markets, module buyer strategies and more

May 31, 2023

The Q2 2023 edition of our downstream solar journal, PV Tech Power, is now available to download.

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