Stichting Clean Energy and Energy Inclusion for Africa (CEI Africa), through its Crowdlending Window, along with crowdfunding platform Energise Africa, has mobilised $2.9 million in financing to support the development […]
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Africa is witnessing a significant rise in solar energy adoption, offering hope for a continent long challenged by limited access to electricity. Recent data from the Kigali-based Africa Solar Industry […]
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CrossBoundary Access, Africa’s first blended finance platform for mini-grids, and ANKA, a leading mini-grid developer, have completed the acquisition of an asset company owning four operational mini-grid projects in Madagascar. […]
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The government of Zambia has taken a significant step toward strengthening its energy sector by partnering with the United Arab Emirates to develop a large-scale solar power project. A high-level […]
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East Africa is emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic regions for solar power and battery storage. On 3–4 February 2026, Intersolar Africa will take place at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, expanding from the successful Intersolar Summit Africa in 2025 into a full international exhibition and conference. ... [continued]
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Niger State is collaborating with the Islamic Development Bank on a $163 million solar project to enhance Nigeria's energy security. Several projects across Africa, including floating solar in Nigeria and geothermal expansion in Kenya, showcase the increasing focus on renewable energy to support sustainable development and economic growth while addressing energy challenges.
The post Africa Weekly Updates: Niger State Solar Funding Deal; CCECC Wins 7 MW Floating Solar; CrossBoundary Madagascar Expansion and More… appeared first on SolarQuarter.
So far this month, we have seen global trade start to realign on multiple fronts. Past relationships are failing. New alliances are forming. Canada created an opening for Chinese EVs. The UK is headed to China to repair the relationship between the two countries. Finland is also looking for a ... [continued]
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Some bad news from South Africa. In a year which saw the overall market reach levels not seen in well over a decade, BEV sales were unfortunately down 17%. BEV sales were already very low, and one had hoped sales would kick on following years of decent growth, albeit from ... [continued]
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This follows Chery’s rapid rise in South Africa’s new vehicle sales charts. Chery SA will purchase the land, buildings and associated assets of the Nissan facilities, including of its nearby stamping plant, in mid-2026. South Africa’s automotive landscape is changing, as we have previously covered here. This is actually a ... [continued]
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AutoTrader’s latest pricing and mileage figures highlight a decisive shift in buyer behaviour as Chinese brands convert sceptics into confident second-hand shoppers. This shift could help accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in South Africa in the medium term, as Chinese brands have shown to be more aggressive when it ... [continued]
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Plug-in hybrids are the hottest thing in South Africa right now in terms of sales growth. Sales of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were up 280% in 2025 compared with sales figures from 2024. That’s because 738 PHEVs were sold in 2024 and 2,808 PHEVs were sold in 2025 in the passenger ... [continued]
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Scatec ASA has secured a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with Tunisia’s STEG for a 120 MW solar power plant in Tataouine. This project, costing EUR 80 million, aims to boost Tunisia’s renewable energy goals. Scatec will handle engineering, procurement, construction, and ongoing asset management, ensuring sustainable growth.
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Some bad news from South Africa. In a year which saw the overall market reach levels not seen in well over a decade, BEV sales were unfortunately down 17%. BEV sales were already very low, and one had hoped sales would kick on following years of decent growth, albeit from ... [continued]
The post BEV Sales Down 17% In South Africa In 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
This follows Chery’s rapid rise in South Africa’s new vehicle sales charts. Chery SA will purchase the land, buildings and associated assets of the Nissan facilities, including of its nearby stamping plant, in mid-2026. South Africa’s automotive landscape is changing, as we have previously covered here. This is actually a ... [continued]
The post Chinese Auto Giant Chery To Acquire Nissan’s Manufacturing Plant In South Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica.
AutoTrader’s latest pricing and mileage figures highlight a decisive shift in buyer behaviour as Chinese brands convert sceptics into confident second-hand shoppers. This shift could help accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in South Africa in the medium term, as Chinese brands have shown to be more aggressive when it ... [continued]
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