Category: Renewable Energy

Second Phase of Mailo Solar Project Strengthens Zambia’s Clean Energy Ambitions Zambia’s renewable energy sector is set for a major boost as development advances on the second phase of the Mailo Solar Project, a key initiative aimed at increasing clean power generation and enhancing national energy security. The expansion builds on the success of the project’s initial phase and reflects growing investment in utility-scale solar infrastructure as the country seeks to diversify its electricity mix

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World Bank-Backed Solar Financing Programme Aims to Expand Energy Access to 120,000 Zambian Homes Zambia has launched a new results-based financing initiative designed to accelerate access to clean energy, with a target of delivering solar home systems to 120,000 households across the country. The facility, established by the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) under the World Bank-supported ASCENT Zambia programme, is intended to encourage private-sector investment in off-grid energy solutions while expanding electricity access to underserved

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Egypt Advances Renewable Energy Ambitions with Preliminary Financing for $650 Million Scatec Solar Project Egypt has secured preliminary financing arrangements for a major $650 million solar energy project being developed by Scatec, marking another significant step in the country’s drive to expand renewable energy capacity and strengthen its position as a regional clean energy leader. The project is expected to play a key role in supporting Egypt’s energy transition strategy, which focuses on increasing the

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Algeria Tenders Two 200 MW Wind Projects in Laghouat and Djelfa Algeria has launched a tender for two wind farms with a combined capacity of 200 megawatts (MW), advancing its efforts to diversify electricity generation and expand renewable energy production. State-owned electricity and gas utility Sonelgaz, through Sonelgaz Renewable Energy, issued the national and international tender on 30 September 2026. The projects will comprise two 100 MW wind farms, one in Tilghemt in Laghouat Province

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Côte d’Ivoire Secures €55.5 Million Financing for 50 MW Kong Solar Project Côte d’Ivoire has secured €55.5 million in financing from Dutch development bank FMO for the construction of a 50-megawatt-peak (MWp) solar power plant near Kong in the country’s northern region. The financing will support the development of the Kong solar project, led by Kong Solaire SAS, a project company backed by Africa Via, AXIAN Group and the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) through

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Zambia’s US$90 Million Maamba Solar Project Begins Power Injection to Strengthen Energy Security Zambia has begun receiving electricity from the 100-megawatt (MW) Maamba Solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Sinazongwe District, Southern Province, as the country steps up efforts to diversify its energy mix and strengthen power supply. The project, developed by Maamba Solar Energy Limited (MSEL), injected electricity into the national grid for the first time on September 24, 2026, marking the start of its

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US Engineering Firm KBR Expands Libya Operations Across Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy US engineering company KBR is expanding its presence in Libya, exploring opportunities in renewable energy while continuing to pursue oil, gas and refining projects in the North African country. The company has held discussions with Libya’s Renewable Energy Authority on potential clean energy contracts as the country seeks to modernise its energy infrastructure and develop renewable power projects. The talks form part

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