Solar

In a new report by the World Bank, researchers recommend investing $127 billion in green mini-grids to provide access to electricity for half a billion people in developing countries, particularly …

AFRICA: $127bn Investment Needed To Unlock Potential of Green Mini-Grids Read More

In Uganda, the solar energy provider Aptech Africa is commissioning an 8.5 kWp solar PV system to recharge the batteries of electric motorbikes belonging to the Kampala-based green mobility start-up …

Aptech Supplies Solar Power to Zembo’s Electric Motorbikes Read More

Toyota Kenya has acquired a 35% stake in solar installation company Ofgen for an undisclosed value, deepening the auto firm’s interest in the growing clean energy market and offering an …

Toyota Kenya Acquires 35pc Stake in Solar Installation Firm Read More

With the Centre for Disease Control in Kenya, a new solar-powered system called “MTego” will enable the East African country to more effectively combat the mosquitoes. The Dutch start-up PreMal, …

KENYA: PreMal Launches « MTego », a Solar-Powered Mosquito Trap in Nairobi Read More

Solar energy provider Solarcentury Africa has signed an agreement with Renewable Energy Services Africa (RESA) and Checunda Investimentos to build a 100 MWp solar PV plant in Chimuara. The project …

Solarcentury Joins Forces with RESA and Checunda for a 100 Mwp Solar Park Read More

In Mozambique, the public company Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed a collaboration agreement for the development of 50 MW of clean energy. This …

EDM and IFC has Signed an Agreement for 4 Mini Solar Power Plants Of 50 MW Read More

• A new utility-scale grid-connected hybrid solar and battery energy project opens up in Malawi. • The facility comprises a 28.5MWp solar array. JCM power has announced the commencement of …

20MW Solar PV Project Begins Commercial Operation in Malawi Read More

The Private Infrastructure Development Group’s Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) has approved a US$10.6 million loan for a renewable energy project in Uganda. The US$10.6 million loan will be given …

USD10.6m Loan for Uganda Renewable Energy Project Signed By EAIF Read More

In Malawi, the Golomoti solar power plant is entering commercial operation. The 20 MW facility is located in the Dedza district and feeds its output into Malawi’s national power grid. …

Malawi’s Golomoti Solar Power Plant with Storage Goes Into Commercial Operation Read More