JA Solar To Supply Africa’s Largest PV-Storage Project Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy JA Solar has signed a 1.25GW module procurement agreement with China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC). The agreement secures JA Solar as the exclusive supplier of high-efficiency n-type photovoltaic (PV) modules for the Abydos Phase II 1GW+600MWh PV-Storage Project, the largest of its kind in Africa, developed by AMEA Power and constructed by CEEC. The signing […] Read more
Africa Deploys 2.5 GW Of Solar Capacity In 2024 Updated On Fri, Jan 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Africa last year in 2024, added 2.5 GWp of new solar capacity, reaching a total of 19.2 GWp across the continent. The Africa Solar Industry Association’s (AFSIA’s), “African Solar Outlook” report found, that during this period, Africa’s utility-scale solar has represented almost 72% of all new capacity installed. This is a major shift from the […] Read more
NTPC Issues Bid To Develop Rooftop Solar Projects In Africa Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Limited has issued a tender on behalf of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe to develop rooftop solar projects in the African island nation. The Indian power giant stated that the International Solar Alliance (ISA) will finance the project. NTPC is overseeing the initiative as the Project Management Consultant (PMC). The deadline […] Read more
SANY Unveils Africa’s Largest Solar-Storage-Diesel Microgrid Updated On Wed, Jan 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy SANY Silicon Energy has now announced a new international “Solar + Storage + Diesel” microgrid power generation sector by launching the Zambia Ruida Mining Microgrid Power Project. This initiative is recognized as Africa’s largest single-unit hybrid microgrid designed for mining operations, highlighting SANY’s commitment to promoting green energy transformation and sustainable development throughout the region. […] Read more
South Africa Announces 8 Bidders For 1.76 GW RE Projects Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy South African Electricity and Energy Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa recently appointed eight preferred bidders to develop eight renewable energy projects. These projects will be developed under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 7. The project has a combined contracted capacity of 1.76 GW. It further awarded the project to eight preferred […] Read more
ADB Invests $10 Mn For Climate Tech Innovation In Sub-Saharan Africa Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The African Development Bank (ADB) recently announced a $10 million investment from its Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) into the Persistent Africa Climate Venture Builder Fund (ACV Fund). This funding envisions propelling climate technology entrepreneurship across Sub-Saharan Africa. This catalytic investment aims to unlock $70 million in funding for African climate-focused ventures. The ACV […] Read more
Besides Europe & Africa, Solex To Focus On Module Exports To US Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy After trying hands with solar module exports to the European and African markets, Indian solar module maker Solex Energy is now eyeing the United States. The top management of the company in a latest investors call talked about their plans to venture into the US solar market for their exports. Chetan Shah, Chairman and MD […] Read more
Grid Africa Secures R50 Mn Investment From Rifuwo Energy Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Grid Africa, a solar energy solutions company recently secured an equity investment of R50 million from Rifuwo Energy Partners. This funding can help to advance renewable energy projects across South Africa to brace itself from rise in energy costs and can help to support Africa advance its renewable energy projects. The recent application by Eskom […] Read more
