Sun King to Invest US$50 Million in Madagascar Off-Grid Solar Expansion Off-grid solar company Sun King plans to invest up to US$50 million in Madagascar over the next five years, targeting the expansion of affordable electricity access to underserved households across the country. The investment is expected to support the rollout of solar home systems and help deliver 1.5 million new electricity connections by 2030, strengthening access to reliable power in communities beyond the reach
Zambia Doubles Chisamba Solar Capacity to 200MW to Support Mining and Energy Security Zambia has commissioned the 100MW Chisamba II Solar Power Plant, doubling the capacity of the Chisamba Solar Complex to 200MW as the country strengthens its renewable energy capacity and improves electricity security. Developed by power utility ZESCO, the project was financed through a US$71.5 million loan from Stanbic Bank Zambia and supported by a 13-year power purchase agreement with regional energy trader
Senior executives from some of Southern Africa’s top power utilities and grid operators are confirmed to speak at the Power Africa Today conference during African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town from October 12-16. Their participation reflects the growing focus on transmission infrastructure, grid modernization and regional power market integration as the continent works to match generation growth with the networks needed to deliver it. South Africa’s Eskom has stabilized its generation fleet after
otalEnergies Launches Tender for 7.1 MW Solar Facility at Mozambique LNG Site in Cabo Delgado TotalEnergies plans to develop a 7.1 MW photovoltaic solar plant at its Mozambique LNG project in Cabo Delgado as part of efforts to support energy needs at the liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility. The company has issued a request for expressions of interest (EOI) for engineering, procurement and construction services for the solar project, which will be located at Afungi
Egypt Awards $560 Million EPC Contract for 1GW Solar Project with Battery Storage Egypt has awarded a $560 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the West Minya Solar Power Project, one of the country’s largest renewable energy developments. The contract was awarded to Hassan Allam Construction and Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy through their 50:50 joint venture. The project, located in Minya Governorate, will combine 1,000 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic capacity with
Egypt Launches Industry Solar Initiative to Install 1GW of Rooftop Solar Across Factories by 2028 Egypt is planning to install 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity across its industrial sector over the next two years under a newly launched programme known as the Industry Solar Initiative. The initiative will support the deployment of rooftop solar systems on factories and industrial facilities nationwide. The programme is part of Egypt’s broader strategy to expand renewable
247MW Kalungwishi Hydropower Project Gains Strong Traditional Leadership Support, Set to Transform Luapula and Northern Provinces A major milestone in Zambia’s energy and industrial development agenda is taking shape as the 247-megawatt Kalungwishi Hydropower Project gains renewed momentum, with strong backing from government, the private sector, and traditional leaders whose communities are expected to benefit from the transformative investment. Located along the Kalungwishi River, the project is expected to become a catalyst for economic growth
Eskom Launches R1.2 Billion Solar Project to Transform Coal Power Stations into Renewable Energy Hubs Eskom has launched a R1.2 billion renewable energy initiative aimed at integrating solar power into its existing coal-fired power station network, starting with a 75 MW solar facility at the Lethabo Power Station in the Free State. The project marks the beginning of Eskom Green’s broader strategy to convert selected coal plant sites into hybrid energy hubs, combining traditional infrastructure
Renewable Energy Powers 70% of Angola’s Electricity Consumption, Government Says Renewable energy sources currently account for approximately 70 percent of Angola’s electricity consumption, with hydropower contributing more than 60 percent of the country’s energy mix, Minister of State for Economic Coordination José de Lima Massano announced on Thursday in Luanda. Massano made the remarks during the opening session of the 2nd International Conference on Energy and Water, which runs until Friday in the Angolan capital.
African Demand for Chinese Solar Equipment Surges 83% as Energy Crisis Accelerates Renewable Transition Africa’s deepening electricity shortages and rising energy costs are fueling a sharp increase in demand for Chinese solar equipment, further consolidating China’s dominance in the global renewable energy supply chain. New customs data released by China shows that exports of solar cells and panels to African countries rose 83% year-on-year in April, reaching 123,787 metric tonnes, up from 67,552 tonnes during
