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AMEA Power to build 1GW solar PV project with 600MWh BESS in Egypt

September 13, 2024
AMEA Power is set to build one of Africa’s largest solar PV projects in Egypt, with a generation capacity of 1GW, after signing several PPAs.
Scatec and the EETC sign the agreement.

Scatec signs PPA for 1GW solar-plus-storage project in Egypt

September 12, 2024
Scatec has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company for a 1GW solar-plus-storage project.
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Namibian utility signs financing and EPC deals for 100MW PV project

September 11, 2024
Namibian utility NamPower has secured financing and EPC contractors for its 100MW Rosh Pinah solar PV project.
The Benban solar park in Egypt.

EliTe Solar to build 8GW cell and module factory in Egypt

September 10, 2024
EliTe Solar has announced plans to build an 8GW cell and module manufacturing facility in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) in Egypt.
a solar pv project in Egypt.

Astronergy to ship 1GW TOPcon modules to Algeria

September 3, 2024
Algeria’s state-owned power utility, Sonelgaz, proposed the 2GW plan to build 15 PV projects across the country.
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Scatec, Aeolus partner to build 120MW Tunisian PV, secure EBRD funding

August 7, 2024
The partnership aims to build two solar PV plants - Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur solar projects – each with 60MW of capacity.
AMEA Power Ugandan groundbreaking ceremony.

AMEA Power begins construction at 24MW Ugandan solar PV plant

August 5, 2024
UAE-based renewable power developer AMEA Power has started construction at the 24MW Ituka solar project in Uganda.
Microgrids have proven popular in rural markets, but have also started to be picked up in urban areas to mitigate power outages. Image: Steama Co.

Mirova invests US$20 million in West African C&I solar developer

July 30, 2024
The long-term debt financing will enable ManoCap to consolidate its business in Ghana and Sierra Leone and expand into neighbouring markets.
Teraco 120MW solar pv plant

Masdar-owned Infinity Power to develop 1GW of renewables in Sierra Leone

July 23, 2024
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.
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d.light closes US$176 million new financing for off-grid offerings in Africa

July 18, 2024
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.

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