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Mozambique will require more than $80 billion to implement its long-term energy transition strategy through 2050, as the government expands off-grid electrification efforts to reach millions still without reliable power.
Switzerland Candi Solar has secured $58.5 million in debt financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), that will support the expansion of its commercial and industrial solar operations in South Africa and India.
A decade ago, many low-income households depended on small “I better pass my neighbour” generators to keep the lights on. Today, the trend is rooftop solar. Still, the deeper electricity crisis remains unresolved.
South Africa is expected to record a rise in rooftop solar uptake as 82% of households without systems plan to install solar within the next 12 months, according to findings from South Africa’s Largest Solar Survey.
Nigeria’s solar energy adoption is a story of policy mismatch, fragmented markets and individualistic approach. None of these can address the lingering crisis of electricity deficit in Africa’s most populous nation.
Like many African nations, Nigeria’s renewable energy sector still grapples with deep funding gaps. The friction between DFIs and local investors has never been more visible. This article examines that growing divide.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has warned that Africa’s slow shift to renewable energy threatens global climate goals and could derail efforts to meet the Paris Agreement targets.
The rise of solar manufacturing in Nigeria — what the first solar panel export to Ghana really means
Nigeria has reached a new achievement in its clean energy journey as the country begins exporting locally manufactured solar panels to Ghana.
Off-grid solar company Sun King has announced plans to establish manufacturing operations in Kenya and Nigeria as part of efforts to expand renewable energy access and boost local production across Africa.
Renewable energy firm Sola Group has begun commercial operations at the $163 million Springbok Solar Project in South Africa’s Free State province, marking the largest operational wheeling facility in the country.
South Africa is stepping up its shift to renewable energy with a new policy aimed at liberalising the market and expanding access. But the question remains: can this be enough to end the cycle of seasonal load shedding?
Most renewable projects in Africa are driven by foreign investors and global financiers like the World Bank. Still, some local companies are making notable contributions.
Her company, she explained, helps solar firms reduce costs by eliminating the need to keep technicians on payroll indefinitely — especially when there’s no work to be done.
This geographic imbalance is shaped by a complex web of factors: from investment readiness and regulatory stability to infrastructure availability and international partnerships.
As the drive to generate energy in a sustainable way intensifies, hybrid energy systems (HES) have emerged as a critical solution for supporting industries, transportation, homes, and other sectors crucial for economic growth.
This situation is particularly pronounced in rural communities, where the absence of electricity perpetuates poverty, stifles economic growth, and limits access to essential services such as education, healthcare, and clean water.