EBRD Backs 200 MW Ras Ghareb Wind Farm, Advancing Egypt’s 10 GW Renewable Energy Target by 2028 The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved $74.1 million to develop a 200 MW wind farm in Ras Ghareb, reinforcing Egypt’s ambitions to expand its renewable energy capacity. The project will be led by Infinity Power and Masdar, supported by a senior EBRD loan of up to $60.7 million, a $3.38 million concessional loan from
Nigeria Signs Agreement to Build 1,000MW Solar Panel Factory to Boost Local Production and Clean Energy The Nigerian government has signed an agreement to establish a 1,000-megawatt solar panel manufacturing plant, a move aimed at increasing domestic production, reducing reliance on imports, and supporting the country’s transition to cleaner energy. The signing ceremony took place at the Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp) office in Abuja. The project involves a partnership between the Rural Electrification Agency
African Solar Imports from China Soar 60%, Nigeria Overtakes Egypt as Second-Largest Market African nations are rapidly scaling up solar adoption, with imports of Chinese solar panels surging 60% in the 12 months through June, according to data from climate think tank Ember. China, which manufactures 80% of the world’s solar panels, remains the dominant global supplier. Over the period, 25 African countries imported at least 100 megawatts of solar capacity, compared with just 15
Uganda Greenlights 100 MW Solar Plant With 250 MWh Battery Storage in Kapeeka The Government of Uganda has approved the construction of a 100-megawatt solar photovoltaic plant with a 250 MWh battery energy storage system in Kapeeka. The project will be developed by U.S.-based Energy America, with its East Africa subsidiary, EA Astrovolt, serving as the lead developer and execution partner. EA Astrovolt will oversee project development, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and long-term system performance.
Bié Province Expands Clean Energy With New Solar Park and Rural Electrification for 200,000 Residents The province of Bié has strengthened its energy infrastructure with the inauguration of the Cuito Solar Photovoltaic Park, a project with 14.65 MWp of installed capacity that will supply clean power to more than 30,000 families. The inauguration ceremony, held on Sunday, was attended by the Minister of Energy and Water, João Baptista Borges, and the Provincial Governor of Bié,
Two New Solar Plants in Moxico Leste to Power Over 36,000 Homes by Year-End Moxico Leste’s energy capacity is set to expand significantly in the coming months with the launch of two new photovoltaic plants in Luau and Cazombo. The Luau facility is scheduled to begin operations in September, followed by the Cazombo plant in November, together supplying clean power to more than 36,000 households. According to the Moxico Leste provincial government, the Cazombo photovoltaic
GSU Begins Construction of 50MW Solar PV Plant in Sakaï to Power 300,000 Homes and Reduce Carbon Emissions GSU has commenced construction of a 50-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Sakaï, Central African Republic (CAR), aiming to expand electricity access and accelerate the country’s transition to renewable energy. The new plant is expected to provide electricity to more than 300,000 households and reduce over 50,000 tons of carbon emissions annually. It will feature a 10-megawatt-hour
AfDB Funds 18MW Solar Power Plant in Burkina Faso Under Desert-to-Power Initiative The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), managed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), has committed €6 million to support the development of an 18-megawatt solar power plant in Dédougou, Burkina Faso. The project forms part of the Desert-to-Power initiative, which aims to transform the Sahel region into a global solar energy hub. Announced at a signing ceremony in Paris, the financing package
Oando to Build Africa’s First Solar Panel Assembly Plant with Recycling Capability Oando PLC is advancing plans to establish a 1.2-gigawatt solar PV module assembly plant, as revealed in its Q1 2025 financial report. The company has secured land for the facility and completed financial modeling. This milestone follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Oando Clean Energy and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). According to Oando Clean Energy CEO Demola Ogunbanjo, the project
UAE’s Masdar to Build Solar Power Plants in Angola, Investing $2 Billion to Electrify 250,000+ Homes by 2027 Masdar, a leading renewable energy company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is set to begin construction of photovoltaic power plants in Angola’s Huila and Namibe provinces next year. The initiative is part of a $2 billion investment to generate two gigawatts of clean energy in the country, according to a government statement obtained by VerAngola.
