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SOUTH SUDAN: Scatec Solar connects PV solar system for IOM in Malakal

The Norwegian Independent Power Producer (IPP) Scatec Solar and its partner Kube Energy have just commissioned a solar photovoltaic system in Malakal, Upper Nile...

Somalia: Energy firm tackles solar power transition

A solar photovoltaic power plant recently commissioned by BECO is now operational in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. Through this project, BECO, Somalia’s main electricity...

NIGERIA: Renewvia connects two solar mini-hybrid grids in Bayelsa State

Off-grid supplier Renewvia Energy has just commissioned two solar hybrid systems in the southern Nigerian state of Bayelsa. The installation of these mini-grids is...

PPA signed for solar-wind-storage microgrid on Saint Helena

U.K.-based impact investment company and renewables developer Pash Global has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the island of Saint Helena’s utility for the development of a 3.2 MW solar-wind-storage microgrid. The...

Algeria plans 4 GW of solar tenders

Algeria’s minister of energy, Arkab Mohamed, has announced plans for a giant, 4 GW solar project which will be developed through annual tenders up...

Zesco and Power China sign $548m deal for three solar projects in Zambia

ZESCO and Power China have signed three contracts worth $548 million (£448m) to develop 600MW of new solar capacity across three districts in Zambia. The...

EgyptERA authorises construction of a solar power plant for Arabian Cement

The Egyptian Electricity Utilities Regulatory and Consumer Protection Agency (EgyptERA) has given its approval for the construction of a 7.5 MWp solar photovoltaic power...

OPEC Producer Algeria Aims To Build $3.6B Solar Power Projects

OPEC member Algeria plans to install up to US$3.6 billion worth of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects to produce renewable electricity for export and for...

Nigeria kicks off tender for 10 MW solar park

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), an entity that manages the country’s sovereign wealth fund, has issued an expression of interest (EOI) to pre-qualify developers interested...

South African chemicals producer seeks to procure 600 MW of renewables

South Africa-based chemicals producer Sasol is now trying to find partners to potentially deploy renewable energy projects, by kicking off a request for information...

ZAMBIA: DPA moves in and wants to provide solar energy to companies

Distributed Power Africa (DPA), a provider of solar solutions enters the Zambian market. The company is thus strengthening its presence in Eastern and Southern...

EGYPT: Solar power plant to serve Engineering Faculty of Zagazig University

The University of Zagazig's Faculty of Engineering will soon be operating a small photovoltaic solar power plant. With an expected capacity of 90 kWp,...

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Analysis: UK’s solar power surges 42% after sunniest spring on record

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