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
Angola Launches Luau Solar Park to Electrify 20,000 Homes and Boost Lobito Corridor Development The Angolan government has described the newly inaugurated Luau Photovoltaic Solar Park as a strategic infrastructure project that will strengthen the Lobito Corridor while advancing rural electrification, sustainable development and economic inclusion. The solar park, inaugurated on Monday by President João Lourenço in Luau municipality, Moxico Leste Province, forms part of Angola’s broader effort to expand access to clean energy and
EBRD Funds $70 Million Egypt Solar and Battery Project to Boost Renewable Energy Capacity The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) has approved up to $70 million in senior debt financing for a large-scale renewable energy project in Egypt that combines solar power generation with battery energy storage. The funding will support Nefer Benban for Renewable Energy, a special purpose vehicle established to develop, construct, and operate the project
Mozambique Restarts 30 MW Dondo Solar Tender to Expand Renewable Energy Capacity and Attract Private Investment The Government of Mozambique has relaunched the tender process for a 30 MW solar photovoltaic project in the Dondo district of Sofala Province as part of ongoing efforts to expand the country’s renewable energy capacity. The Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy is overseeing the process in partnership with the Energy Regulatory Authority. The tender includes a request for
