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Emerging Trends in Africa’s Solar Energy: Start-Ups, Investment, and Growth

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In Short : The emerging trends in Africa’s solar energy sector include a surge in start-ups, increased investment, and overall growth. This signifies a growing recognition of the continent’s solar potential, with start-ups driving innovation and investments contributing to the expansion of solar infrastructure. These trends reflect Africa’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions and addressing […]

Africa’s Largest Wind Farm Planned in Egypt – EQ Mag

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Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, Infinity Power and Hassan Allam Utilities have all signed an agreement with Egypt’s New and Renewable Energy Authority to obtain land to build a 10-gigawatt capacity onshore wind farm in Egypt, set to be one of the largest in the world with a project value of over […]

Africa’s race for transmission investment – EQ Mag

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Efforts to harness wind and solar resources will stall without improved transmission infrastructure. Can Africa turn the corner before it is too late? Solar panels and wind turbines are becoming an increasingly common sight across Africa, as the continent’s green energy revolution gathers pace. But to reap the benefits of an energy system in which […]

Burundi’s First Utility-Scale Solar Plant Expands Africa’s Renewable Energy Capacity – EQ Mag

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Thanks to a Jerusalem-based company, Burundi, one of the least developed countries, now has the world’s only capital city powered 100% by solar energy during the daytime President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye officially inaugurated a solar power plant near the country’s capital on Tuesday together with the CEO of the renewable energy company Gigawatt Global. […]

Africa’s solar mini-grid explosion – EQ Mag

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Mini-grids are increasingly important to meet power needs for households in rural communities. Recently, more than 60 solar-powered mini-grids were commissioned in the Kolda region of Senegal. The World Bank says more than 160 000 mini-grids are needed to provide electricity for 380 million people in Africa. For the past two decades, many rural homes […]

Africa’s EV Road Back To Eden – EQ Mag

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Six electric tricycles were recently delivered to health centres in 5 Tunisian cities. The initiative is cofunded by the German Agency for International Co-operation. The tricycles were manufactured and delivered by Bako Motors, a German-Tunisian mobility startup. Tunisia aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 46%. “In the medium term, these tricycles will bring […]

Africa’s energy sector will need to transform radically – these are the five biggest challenges – EQ Mag

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The future of Africa’s energy sector is getting increasing attention from policymakers and the private sector. As demand for energy rises, current energy systems must grow rapidly to meet it. This must be done in reliable, resilient and affordable ways – while “staying the course” of climate compatibility and ensuring access for all. Internationally, the […]

Africa’s energy sector will need to transform radically – EQ Mag

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The future of Africa’s energy sector is getting increasing attention from policymakers and the private sector. As demand for energy rises, current energy systems must grow rapidly to meet it. This must be done in reliable, resilient and affordable ways – while “staying the course” of climate compatibility and ensuring access for all. Internationally, the […]