Regional Support Consultant – Regional Support Unit (Africa) Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy The purpose of the Regional Support Consultant role is to serve as a pivotal link between various stakeholders within the African region. They would facilitate and support seamless communication, coordination, and collaboration with the National Focal Points from the member countries in Africa. This role is essential for supporting the National Focal Point and the […] Read more
EPointZero, TotalEnergies Partner To Support Africa & Asia Market Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC—Masdar, a UAE-based clean energy company, TotalEnergies, and EPointZero, the decarbonization arm of 2PointZero, a global investment platform, signed a Framework for Action (FFA) agreement. This agreement aims to increase access to clean energy in emerging markets and developing economies in Africa and Asia. The agreement follows the UAE President […] Read more
Solar Journey of Africa: 2024 in Review and the Road Ahead Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 by Saurenergy Africa is the continent with the world’s largest solar energy potential and investment is the only thing that’s keeping Africa from powering its development using this potential. The solar growth in Africa remained modest in 2024 in the face of structural challenges such as limited financing, regulatory barriers and infrastructure constraints which still impede the […] Read more
Ethiopia Leapfrogs Ahead With Africa’s First EV Directive Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 by Saurenergy Ethiopia has approved Africa’s first EV Charging Directive, paving the way for infrastructure expansion, enforcing licensing, and setting electrification goals. Ethiopia’s latest electric vehicle (EV) charging directive aims to establish EV charging stations every 50 km. The country also plans to replace 30% of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles within a decade. The plan is […] Read more
Sineng Electric Supplies ESS For North Africa’s First Utility-Scale Project Updated On Wed, Jan 22nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Sineng Electric, a global solar and energy storage solutions provider, joined forces with Trinasolar to supply its central PCS energy storage solution to the 300MWh Abydos Battery Energy Storage Project. The project is located in Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate. It’s the first utility-scale energy storage project in Egypt, defining a new era for clean energy […] Read more
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
