Solar Energy

Africa is experiencing a record-breaking surge in solar adoption, with imports of Chinese panels hitting unprecedented highs across the continent. But while countries like Algeria, South Africa, and Kenya accelerate clean energy deployment, Nigeria, the continent’s most populous nation and one of its biggest energy consumers, risks being left behind. The government’s plan to ban…

Written By: Faith Jemosop South Africa is aggressively turning to solar power to combat its long-standing energy crisis. From large-scale projects to rooftop panels on homes and businesses, the country is embracing solar as a critical tool to address power cuts that have plagued the nation for over a decade. Since early 2024, a massive…

Written By: Faith Jemososp Let’s start with a simple question: How can the sunniest continent on Earth still have over 600 million people without electricity? That’s right. Africa gets an abundance of sunlight more than almost anywhere else on the planet. From the Sahel to the Kalahari, the sun blazes down nearly every day. It…

Written By: Faith Jemosop The United States’ recent escalation of tariffs on Chinese solar products is poised to reverberate across global renewable energy markets, with South Africa emerging as a significant player in this shifting landscape. As the U.S. imposes stricter trade barriers, Chinese solar manufacturers are redirecting their focus toward emerging markets, potentially altering…

The Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) “Africa Solar Outlook 2025” report reveals a significant upswing in solar capacity. The continent added 2.5 GW of new solar installations in 2024, pushing the total installed capacity to 19.2 GW.  This consistent growth, surpassing the 2 GW mark for the third consecutive year, underscores the increasing recognition of…

At the recent Africa Energy Expo, experts gathered to discuss a critical issue in Africa’s solar energy sector: the high rate at which solar gadgets are failing. This event highlighted the urgent need for effective solutions to make solar technologies more reliable across the continent. Many communities have invested in solar systems, only to be…

Neosun Energy has begun installing a 1 MW rooftop solar station at Dayizenza Mall in Nelspruit, South Africa. The project marks a big step in the country’s move toward solar energy, which is becoming more important as South Africa faces ongoing energy issues, including frequent power outages and rising electricity costs. South Africa receives over…

In a significant step forward in renewable energy access in West Africa, Bayero University in Kano, Nigeria, has officially inaugurated a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility. This pioneering project marks a major milestone in the university’s commitment to sustainability and sets a model for future projects across the region. The solar power plant boasts a capacity of…

Vivo Energy Kenya, a prominent energy company in East Africa, has taken a significant step towards a more sustainable future. The company has installed a large 156-megawatt (MW) solar power plant. This project significantly reduces the company’s reliance on the national power grid, transforming Kenya’s energy sector and demonstrating Vivo Energy’s commitment to environmental stewardship….