Africa

UAE-based renewable power developer AMEA Power has started construction at the 24MW Ituka solar project in Uganda.

The long-term debt financing will enable ManoCap to consolidate its business in Ghana and Sierra Leone and expand into neighbouring markets.

African renewable energy company Infinity Power has reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the government of Sierra Leone to develop 1GW of renewable energy projects in the country.

US-based off-grid solar product manufacturer d.light has secured US$176 million to support its PayGo consumer loan offering in three African countries.

Egypt aims to accelerate the approval process for new renewables capacity to be constructed in the country.

Chinese solar module manufacturer Jinko Solar has secured two contracts to supply 150MW of modules to two solar PV projects in Algeria.

French renewable energy company Voltalia has signed a framework agreement to develop over 2.5GW of solar PV and wind capacity in Egypt to support green hydrogen production.

Cost and risk factors can make countries facing energy access issues the most difficult for developers to build solar projects, despite their huge potential. Tom Kenning reports on two plug-and-play solutions that may provide a solution in off-grid locations.

Release by Scatec has unveiled plans to add 28.6MW of solar capacity and 19.2MWh of battery energy storage systems to its Cameroon portfolio.

The Global Solar Council (GSC) has unveiled a new brand, and a new working strategy built around three 'pillars'.