The Zambian Government has welcomed a major renewable energy investment from Chinese solar technology giant LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., which plans to develop a 100-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Zambia. Scheduled to become operational by December 2025, the project marks the first phase of a broader plan to scale up to 200MW—offering a substantial boost to Zambia’s renewable energy sector. The announcement was made during a courtesy visit by LONGi executives to the
AMEA Power, in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Egyptian government, is deploying Egypt’s first grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This landmark project marks a significant step toward stabilizing the national grid and accelerating the country’s transition to renewable energy. To fund the initiative, IFC has committed a $72 million loan to the Abydos Solar Project Company, a subsidiary of AMEA Power. The financing supports the integration of a 300 MWh
The Government of Zambia has formalized a $40 million partnership to deploy 50 megawatts (MW) of solar power across 209 public institutions in the Eastern Province, marking a major step toward the country’s clean energy transition. The initiative falls under the Presidential Solar Initiative, spearheaded by President Hakainde Hichilema, which aims to add 1,000 MW of solar energy to Zambia’s national grid by 2025. The agreement was signed between Zambian firm Accura Logistics and international
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved up to $184.1 million in financing for the Obelisk Solar Project in Egypt, a landmark development set to become Africa’s largest solar power plant. The project will feature a 1-gigawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) plant integrated with a 200 MWh battery energy storage system. Located in the Qena Governorate of southern Egypt, the initiative encompasses the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the entire solar-plus-storage infrastructure. The Egyptian
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,
