Africa’s electricity demand is expected to nearly double by 2050, reaching approximately 2,291 terawatt-hours (TWh), but the continent’s ability to meet this rising demand will depend less on generation capacity…
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ECOWAS calls for 5% budget allocation to renewable energy as West Africa seeks to strengthen energy security
AfricaAfrican Businessesblue economyCarbon offsetingClimate & EnvironmentEnergy & TransitionEnergy Access & InnovationEnergy PolicyPollution & WasteRenewable energySDGs & National Development Planssupply chainsSustainabilitySustainability partnershipsSustainability reportingWater & Food SystemsWest Africa by Francis Mwangi 576 views 6 minutes readThe Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has urged its 12 member states to allocate at least 5% of their national budgets to renewable energy and…
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Sun King has secured a $4.5 million loan to expand the distribution of off-grid solar products across underserved communities in sub-Saharan Africa, underscoring the growing role of decentralized energy solutions…
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Chinese solar panel exports to Africa rose sharply in April 2026 as manufacturers expanded sales into the continent amid weakening access to Western markets and rapidly growing African demand for…
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) have committed $40 million to Zafiri, a new investment platform designed to support decentralized renewable energy (DRE)…
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Trinasolar unveils resilient solar technology tailored for Africa’s harsh climate
by Carlton OlooAfricacorporate sustainabilityInternational NewsNews & AnalysisRenewable energySustainabilityTechnology by Carlton Oloo 447 views 4 minutes readGlobal solar giant Trinasolar has unveiled a new weather-resilient solar module at the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) in Cape Town, in a move that underscores growing efforts to develop climate-smart energy infrastructure specifically designed for African conditions.
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As Kenya goes heavy on renewable energy sources, rain is turning out to be a curse and blessing at once for the country’s green generation mix. The country’s generation mix…
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French oil major Total looks to expand its green energy operations with rollout of its ‘sunshine kiosks’ targeting off-grid small businesses in Africa. The sunshine kiosks are fitted with solar…
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Last December, 36-year old Nicholas Kyalo journeyed back to his Ukambani home village, accompanied by his wife and two children for Christmas. Nothing had changed. The sleepy village was pitch-dark…
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By Jean Marie Takouleu The Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) recently launched a call for tenders for the construction of several photovoltaic solar power plants to produce 400 MWp.…
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