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JA Solar, AMEA Power and CEEC sign the module supply deal.

JA Solar to supply modules for 1GW Abydos II solar-plus-storage project

January 21, 2025
Chinese manufacturer JA Solar will supply n-type modules for the 1GW Abydos Phase II solar-plus-storage project in Egypt.
An example of a mini-grid.
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Connecting ‘the first in the village’: mini-grids on an upward trajectory

January 20, 2025
Mini-grids have been a feature of the global electricity system for years, a starting point for larger distribution and transmission networks.
South Africa continues to dominate Africa's PV market, which saw 2.5GW of new additions last year. Image: Scatec Solar

Africa’s PV capacity nears 20GW as energy storage ‘booms’

January 16, 2025
The Africa Solar Industry Association’s 2025 market outlook has recorded a 2.5GW increase in PV installations in 2024.
Amaury Fastenakels headshot.

Bboxx calls for more subsidy programmes to advance universal electrification initiative in 2025

January 3, 2025
PV Tech spoke to Bboxx chief commercial officer Amaury Fastenakels about the company’s work in 2024, and what it can expect in 2025.
Voltalia's RA Solar project in Egypt.

Tunisia awards over 500MW of solar capacity in latest round of tenders

December 31, 2024
Tunisia has announced the winners of tenders for over 500MW of solar capacity, including Qair International and Voltalia.
Solar panels in the Czech Republic.
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The coal-to-clean transition is closer than many realise

December 20, 2024
Renewable energy is now a competitive alternative to fossil fuels, and more than 800 coal plants in smaller economies could be replaced by PV.
A solar project from Sonnedix, which was awarded 35% of the total energy supply in the auction. Image: Sonnedix.

FINANCING ROUND-UP: Sonnedix, Origis, Scatec and AMPYR raise funds for projects

December 19, 2024
This week, a number of solar developers have raised funds for a number of projects, including Sonnedix in Europe and Origis in the US.
A mini-grid in Nigeria.
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How to deliver sustainable and scalable mini-grids across Sub-Saharan Africa

December 18, 2024
Mini-grids are expected to play a crucial role in achieving complete electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The Masdar signing ceremony.

Masdar signs deals for over 6GW of new Egyptian solar capacity, plus 4GW of manufacturing capacity

November 21, 2024
Masdar plans to develop including over 6GW of new solar capacity and 4GW of new solar manufacturing capacity in Egypt.
An AXIAN Energy project in Senegal.

AXIAN secures US$89.2 million in finance for Kolda solar-plus-storage plant in Senegal

November 13, 2024
The EAAIF, FMO and DEG have invested €84 million (US$89.2 million) into AXIAN Energy’s Kolda solar-plus-storage portfolio in Senegal.

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