A groundbreaking solar energy project with a production capacity of 25 megawatts is set to be implemented in the municipality of Cazombo, in the newly formed province of Moxico Leste. This initiative, the first of its kind in Angola, will include a battery storage system to ensure a continuous power supply—even at night. The announcement was made by President João Lourenço at the conclusion of a field visit to the region. During his visit to
AXIAN Energy has commenced construction of the NEA Kolda project, a large-scale solar and battery storage facility aimed at advancing Senegal’s renewable energy objectives. Launched on May 22 in the southern Kolda region, the hybrid plant will generate 60 megawatts of solar power and store up to 72 megawatt-hours of energy. Once operational, it is expected to supply clean electricity to more than 25,000 households, benefiting nearly 235,000 people. AXIAN positions the project as part
Egypt has completed the construction of the 500-megawatt Kom Ombo solar power plant, now the country’s largest solar photovoltaic facility. Developed by China Energy Construction, the plant is located in the Aswan Governorate and represents a major step toward achieving Egypt’s Vision 2030 for clean and sustainable energy. The Kom Ombo plant features a direct current installed capacity of 560 megawatts, incorporating over one million solar panels and a 220-kilovolt booster station to enhance transmission
Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) and Debswana Diamond Company have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to collaborate on the use of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)—a move that supports Botswana’s push toward a more sustainable energy future. Debswana, jointly owned by the Government of Botswana and De Beers Group, operates four diamond mines across the country: Orapa, Letlhakane, Damtshaa, and Jwaneng. This partnership will enable Debswana to access and demonstrate its use of renewable electricity, sourced
Hossam Heiba, CEO of Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), recently met with executives from Borna, a Canadian company specializing in gas processing and carbon capture, to discuss introducing the firm’s advanced technologies to Egypt. The discussions focused on localizing Borna’s solutions to support Egypt’s transition to a low-carbon energy future. Borna CEO Sam Salimi announced a $40 million investment plan to establish a facility in Egypt that will recover flared gas
AXIAN Energy has officially commenced construction of the NEA Kolda solar and battery storage facility, a major step toward advancing Senegal’s renewable energy ambitions. Launched on May 22 in the southern region of Kolda, the hybrid power plant will generate 60 megawatts (MW) of solar energy and store 72 megawatt-hours (MWh), supplying clean electricity to over 25,000 households and reaching nearly 235,000 people. The project reflects AXIAN’s commitment to an inclusive and impactful energy transition,
Metacon has secured a key contract worth €1,820,600 to design and deliver a containerized electrolysis plant for a groundbreaking green hydrogen pilot project in Morocco. The plant, designed as a fully integrated and ready-to-install system, will test pressurized alkaline electrolyzers directly connected to wind turbines. The insights gained from this pilot will help the client—a major player in Africa’s wind energy sector—scale up industrial production of green hydrogen, e-fuels, and green ammonia. This initiative highlights
Construction has commenced on Angola’s largest privately funded photovoltaic power plant in Lubango, Huíla Province, with an investment of $35 million, the project’s promoters have announced. The Quilemba Solar plant is being developed by a joint venture comprising TotalEnergies (51%), Sonangol (30%), and Maurel & Prom (19%). The facility is expected to begin electricity production in April 2026 and aims to benefit approximately 40,000 households in the provincial capital. The project will initially generate 35
In a major step toward sustainable development, Ethiopia has attracted $1.75 billion in investments from five Chinese companies, focusing on solar-cell manufacturing, energy storage, and mineral exploration. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Ahmed Shide, who emphasized the critical role these investments will play in expanding Ethiopia’s renewable energy infrastructure and tapping into its mineral resources. One of the key investors is CSI Solar Co., a Shanghai-listed company majority-owned by Canadian Solar Inc., which
Scatec ASA has officially commenced construction of the 1.1 GW Obelisk solar power plant in Egypt, which includes a 100 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system. Electricity generated from the project will be sold under a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC), backed by a sovereign guarantee and priced in U.S. dollars. The project will be developed in two phases. The first stage, featuring 561 MW of solar capacity
