Zambia Boosts Renewable Energy Drive with 16 MW Lifesong Solar Power Plant in Copperbelt Province Zambia’s drive to generate 1,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power by the end of 2025 is gaining momentum, with the Lifesong Northrise 16 MW Solar Power Plant (Phase 1) in Ndola, Copperbelt Province, emerging as a key milestone in the nation’s renewable energy expansion. The privately led project is set to supply much-needed electricity to the national grid, easing Zambia’s
EU Invests €545 Million to Expand Clean Energy and Electrification in Nine African Nations The European Union (EU) has announced a €545 million ($638 million) investment package to accelerate renewable energy development across Africa, aiming to expand electrification, modernize power grids, and increase access to affordable clean power. Despite the continent’s vast renewable potential, nearly 600 million Africans still live without electricity. The European Commission stated that the new initiative could help create up to
Namibia’s First Solar Wheeling Project Powers B2Gold Mine Through NamPower’s MSB Programme Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS), in partnership with B2Gold Namibia, the Oelofse family, and Fortitude, has commissioned Namibia’s first solar wheeling project under NamPower’s Modified Single Buyer (MSB) Programme. The initiative allows private independent power producers (IPPs) to sell electricity directly to large customers using the national grid. The Maxwell Solar Plant The 10 MW Maxwell Solar Plant, located on Maxwell Farm about 50
Kairouan Solar Project in Tunisia Hits 82% Completion, Set to Begin Operations by 2025 Construction of Tunisia’s Kairouan solar project is progressing rapidly, surpassing 82% completion as of September 2025. Senior officials, including Secretary of State for Energy Transition Ouael Chouchene, STEG CEO Tarifa Faycel, Kairouan Governor Dhaker Barguaoui, and Almud Weitz from the World Bank Group, recently visited the site to assess progress. The 120 MWp facility, located in Metbassta within Kairouan governorate, is
RWE Exits $10B Hyphen Green Ammonia Project, Namibia’s Hydrogen Hub Plans Hit Setback German power utility RWE has withdrawn from Namibia’s $10 billion Hyphen Green Ammonia venture, delivering a major blow to the southern African nation’s aspirations to become a leading hydrogen hub. The decision highlights growing caution among energy companies toward costly investments in emerging technologies, particularly amid slower-than-expected demand for hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives in Europe. RWE had signed a preliminary, non-binding memorandum
European Union Announces €545 Million Renewable Energy Package to Boost Electrification in Africa The European Union has announced a €545 million ($638 million) renewable energy investment package aimed at accelerating electrification, modernizing power grids, and improving access to clean energy across Africa. Despite Africa’s vast renewable energy potential, nearly 600 million people on the continent still live without electricity. The European Commission stated that this initiative could help create up to 38 million green jobs
Angola Boosts Clean Energy with Bailundo Solar Plant Inauguration and New Electrification Projects in Huambo Angola’s Minister of Energy and Water, João Baptista Borges, arrived in Huambo Province on Wednesday to inaugurate the Bailundo photovoltaic plant, oversee the electrification of Chicala Choloanga, and witness the signing of consignment documents for new rural electrification projects across several municipalities. According to a statement from the provincial government, Minister Borges was welcomed at Albano Machado Airport by Governor
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
