Kumba’s Embedded Solar Deal Signals a Shift in How South African Mines Source Power
Kumba Iron Ore has signed an embedded solar energy offtake agreement for its Sishen mine,…
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What happens after construction establishing local skills to solidify local growth
By Josiah Habwe, General Manager for Tanzania & Uganda at Schneider Electric Across East Africa,…
Nigeria’s Solar Boom Shows Both the Progress and the Limits of Africa’s Energy Transition
Nigeria’s small-scale solar market has grown to an estimated US$2.4 billion, making it the largest…
Côte d’Ivoire’s First Local Solar IPP Sets a New Benchmark for Renewable Energy
Côte d’Ivoire has commissioned the 52.4 MW Ferké Solar Plant, marking the country’s first locally…
The Africa Premium Is Raising the Cost of Solar More Than the Technology Itself
Africa has some of the world’s best solar resources, yet it remains one of the…
Africa’s Renewable Energy Capacity Is Growing Fast. The Investment Gap Still Defines the Story.
Africa added renewable energy capacity at its fastest pace on record in 2025, but the…
EU Launches €5.2bn Green Manufacturing Package And It Could Reshape Africa’s Energy Transition
The European Union has unveiled a €5.2 billion green manufacturing package designed to accelerate low-carbon…
Volkswagen Completes Next Phase of Kariega Solar Project, Boosting Output to 7,000 MWh Annually
Volkswagen Group Africa has completed the second phase of its major solar photovoltaic (PV) carport…
How South Africa’s New Transmission Regulations Will Reshape the Country’s Energy Future (Explained Simply)
South Africa has just taken one of its biggest steps toward modernising its electricity grid.…
South Africa Faces Prospect of Sharp Electricity Price Increases as Court Delay Looms
South Africa may see steeper-than-expected electricity tariff increases over the next three years, as Eskom…