Category: Renewable Energy

Arab Consulting Office (ACO) has partnered with global tech leaders Sungrow and Tongwei to sign a framework agreement with IRSC for the development of 75 MW of solar projects across Egypt. This collaboration establishes a long-term partnership, leveraging Tongwei’s high-efficiency PV modules and Sungrow’s advanced inverters and energy storage systems. The solar projects are set to boost Egypt’s renewable energy capacity, aligning with the country’s Vision 2030 targets. This initiative also serves as a model

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Algeria is set to launch a strategic partnership with China aimed at revolutionizing its renewable energy sector through local solar panel manufacturing. The upcoming investment agreement is expected to mark a significant step toward expanding the country’s clean energy capacity and reducing reliance on imported technology. According to a statement from the Algerian Ministry of Industry, local industrial group Elec will sign a cooperation deal this week with Chinese solar giant LONGi Green Energy Technology

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Zambia’s Ministry of Energy has announced a dramatic reduction in the approval time for solar project applications—from six months to just 48 hours—as part of efforts to attract private sector investment and accelerate renewable energy development. The fast-tracked process aims to support the government’s goal of adding 1,000 MW of solar power to the national grid by 2025. With hydropower currently dominating Zambia’s energy mix and severe droughts in 2024 significantly reducing output, the government

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Scatec has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tunisia’s state utility, Société Tunisienne de l’Électricité et du Gaz (STEG), to develop the 120MW Sidi Bouzid II solar plant. This agreement, awarded through a government tender in December 2024, supports Tunisia’s renewable energy ambitions and bolsters the country’s energy security. Tunisia aims to generate 30% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 as part of its strategy to lower emissions and reduce energy

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The global energy transition hit a symbolic milestone in 2024. According to the latest report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), global renewable energy capacity reached 4,448 gigawatts (GW)—a record increase of 585 GW, or 15.1%. Solar and wind power were the primary drivers of this growth, accounting for 96.6% of new installations. Solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity surged by 452 GW (+32.2%), while wind power added 113 GW. This rapid expansion is gradually eclipsing

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Pan-African technology company Cassava Technologies has partnered with Microsoft to launch a renewable energy training initiative in South Africa, aimed at equipping local communities with the skills needed to advance renewable energy solutions and support the country’s energy transition. As part of the initiative, training hubs will be established in Cape Town and Johannesburg, offering programs focused on renewable energy development, energy efficiency, and microgrids. The initiative will prioritize women and youth, helping them develop

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Mozambique and Germany have signed a €500,000 financing agreement to support the development of the Green Hydrogen Project in Mozambique, aiming to diversify the country’s energy matrix. “The promotion of green hydrogen in Mozambique can help diversify energy supply, create job opportunities, and drive industrial and infrastructure development,” said Ronald Münch, Germany’s ambassador to Mozambique, in a joint statement. The agreement was signed between Eletricidade de Moçambique (EDM) and the German Development Bank (KfW), which

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