Metacon to Supply Green Hydrogen Pilot Plant for Moroccan Wind-to-Hydrogen Project

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

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Construction Begins on Angola’s Largest Private Solar Plant in Lubango

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

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Ethiopia Secures $1.75 Billion in Chinese Investments to Boost Renewable Energy and Mineral Development

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

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Scatec Begins Construction on Egypt’s First Hybrid Solar and Battery Power Project

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

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Shoals Technologies and UGT Renewables to Co-Develop 12 GW of Solar Projects in Emerging Markets

Clean energy company Shoals Technologies Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with renewable energy developer UGT Renewables to jointly develop up to 12 gigawatts (GW) of solar projects across emerging markets. This strategic partnership will expand UGT Renewables’ existing pipeline, which includes two solar parks totaling 600 megawatts (MW) in Angola’s southern provinces. Deployment of these projects is scheduled to begin this year and stems from a collaboration involving Shoals Technologies Group and

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ACO, Sungrow, and Tongwei Partner for 75 MW Solar Projects to Support Egypt’s Vision 2030

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 Partners with China’s LONGi to Boost Domestic Solar Panel Production

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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UAE-Funded Solar Plant Powers a New Era of Clean Energy in Comoros

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has inaugurated a 6.3-megawatt solar power plant in the Union of the Comoros, funded with AED 25.7 million (US$7 million). This milestone project significantly boosts the country’s energy infrastructure, meeting growing electricity demand while promoting sustainable development. The plant provides clean and reliable electricity to the capital city of Moroni and surrounding areas, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, cutting carbon emissions, and improving the quality of life for

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Zambia Cuts Solar Project Approval Time to 48 Hours to Boost Clean Energy Investment

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 Signs 25-Year PPA for 120MW Sidi Bouzid II Solar Plant in Tunisia

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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