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AMEA Power has started construction at a 50MW solar power plant in Gontougo, in the north-east of the Ivory Coast.

JUWI Renewable Energies has announced plans to build three new solar projects, with a combined capacity of 340MW, in South Africa.

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

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

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

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

Tunisia has announced the winners of tenders for over 500MW of solar capacity, including Qair International and Voltalia.

Renewable energy is now a competitive alternative to fossil fuels, and more than 800 coal plants in smaller economies could be replaced by PV.

This week, a number of solar developers have raised funds for a number of projects, including Sonnedix in Europe and Origis in the US.

Mini-grids are expected to play a crucial role in achieving complete electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa.