Hybrid energy systems, mixing solar, wind, batteries, and limited diesel back-up, are quietly becoming Africa’s most practical tool to cut emissions, end blackouts, and expand electricity access. From South Africa’s utility-scale batteries stabilizing the grid to solar-battery-diesel mini-grids lighting rural towns, hybrids are replacing fuel-hungry generators and laying the groundwork for a net-zero future. Africa…
By Josiah Habwe, General Manager for Tanzania & Uganda, Energy Business at Schneider Electric Tanzania is entering a new energy era, and an exciting one at that. With the full commissioning of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) in early 2025, Tanzania’s energy landscape is set to undergo a dramatic transformation. The 2,115MW facility, situated…
Uganda is steadily positioning itself as a leader in renewable energy innovation in East Africa. One of the most ambitious steps in this journey is the planned development of a 100 megawatt (MW) solar power plant paired with a 250 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) in Nakaseke District. The project, led by EA…
Written By: Faith Jemosop Africa REN, a leading pan‑African renewable energy developer, has energized the Walo Storage project in Bokhol, Senegal, a groundbreaking solar-plus-storage facility featuring 16 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity and a 10 MW/20 MWh lithium-ion battery. This project is West Africa’s first grid-scale battery system dedicated specifically to frequency regulation, marking a major milestone…
Written By: Faith Jemosop Eco Wave Power Global AB (Nasdaq: WAVE), a pioneering onshore wave‑energy technology firm, has signed an agreement with Africa Great Future Development Ltd (AGFDL) to carry out a feasibility study for a potential wave energy power station at the Port of Ngqura in South Africa. This represents Eco Wave Power’s first initiative…
Written By: Faith Jemosop While the West debates climate goals and carbon taxes, China is doing something different. It’s a building. And in Africa, it’s building green. According to a May 2024 report by ODI Global, nearly 60% of China’s new energy projects in Africa are now renewable. That’s a remarkable shift for a country…
Written By: By Jemosop Faith, Faith specializes in energy conversations in Africa. Breaking down complex policy discussions into accessible, everyday conversations, she is a writer at Africa Digest News backed by 2+ years of focused experience. Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) operating within Kenya’s burgeoning renewable energy sector are poised for significant growth following…
South Africa is shifting gears, accelerating towards an electric future with a significant 1 billion Rand (approximately $54.27 million) investment aimed at bolstering local electric vehicle (EV) production. This strategic move isn’t just about financial commitment; it’s a powerful statement of intent, signaling South Africa’s determination to carve a prominent space in the burgeoning global…
South Africa is on the cusp of a transformative energy revolution, with the Northern Cape province at its epicenter. A colossal R740 billion investment is earmarked to unlock the region’s vast renewable energy potential, aiming to solve the nation’s persistent energy woes and pave the way for a sustainable future. South Africa has set an…
AMEA Power, a renewable energy company based in the UAE, has won two large battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in South Africa. The projects, named Gainfar and Boitekong, are each over 300 MW in capacity and located in the North West Province. The contracts were awarded under South Africa’s Battery Energy Storage Independent Power…
