Tag Archives: Africa

Mainstream Renewable Power reaches financial close on 50 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant to provide new flexible PPAs to private customers in South Africa

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Now.Solar

Mainstream Renewable Power (“Mainstream”), the pureplay global wind and solar company, has reached financial close on its 50 MW Ilikwa solar PV plant. The power from the plant will supply multiple private commercial and industrial customers under flexible, shorter-term Power … Continue reading →

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Solarcentury Africa and Sino Energy reach financial close on 20 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Namibia

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Now.Solar

Solarcentury Africa Limited and its local partner, Sino Energy (Pty) Limited, have announced the successful financial close of a pioneering 20 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Namibia. This project will be the first fully merchant independent power producer in … Continue reading →

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1 GW Astronergy modules to boost photovoltaic utilization in Algeria, Africa

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Now.Solar

After winning the tenders from two giant Chinese companies – China International Water & Electric Corp. (CWE) and the Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA), a total of one gigawatt (GW) Astronergy n-type TOPCon solar modules will be shipped to Algeria to support … Continue reading →

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Solar photovoltaic manufacturing in Africa: Opportunity or mirage?

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Now.Solar

Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology is a key clean energy technology and an important source of clean electricity critical for the global green transition. As the world grapples with climate change, the demand for cleaner and more sustainable energy sources has … Continue reading →

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South Africa’s central province bets on photovoltaic solar energy

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Now.Solar

The South African province of Gauteng is moving ahead with plans to establish a solar park with a capacity of at least 800 megawatts (MW) that will be connected to the national grid. According to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, the … Continue reading →

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North Africa’s Renewable Potential and Strategic Location Reinforce Its Role in Energy Transition

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Now.Solar

North Africa – Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, and Sudan – faces significant challenges due to climate change, which increasingly disrupts the region’s economies that rely on agriculture, fishery and tourism. Climate mitigation efforts, including renewable energy deployment is therefore … Continue reading →

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Deep Wind Offshore and EDF Renewables extend offshore wind collaboration in Norway

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Now.Solar

Renewables energy major EDF Renewables has been working closely with offshore wind developer Deep Wind Offshore in Norway since 2021. The work includes delivering a competitive bid for the Utsira Nord tender. Now, the consortium has signed an agreement also … Continue reading →

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Vestas wins 108 MW wind power order in South Africa

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Now.Solar

Independent power producer Red Rocket has placed an order for 108 MW for the Witberg wind farm, which will be located in the Western Cape, South Africa. The contract includes the supply and installation of 24 V136-4.5 MW wind turbines, … Continue reading →

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Oil Market Report

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Now.Solar

One year on Nearly a year on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, global oil markets are trading in relative calm. Oil prices are back to pre-war levels with the exception of diesel, though even these have drifted much lower from … Continue reading →

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A Vision for Clean Cooking Access for All

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Now.Solar

Nearly one third of the world still relies on rudimentary cooking means with grave consequences Today, 2.3 billion people worldwide – nearly one third of the global population – still cook their meals over open fires or on basic stoves, … Continue reading →

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Gas Market Report,Q2-2023

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summaryA gradual rebalancing of natural gas markets Global gas markets moved towards a gradual rebalancing over the 2022/23 heating season, following the supply shock sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Spot gas prices across the key … Continue reading →

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Oil 2023 Analysis and forecast to 2028

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summary World oil markets reset Global oil markets are gradually recalibrating after three turbulent years in which they were upended first by the Covid-19 pandemic and then by the Russian Federation’s (hereafter “Russia”) invasion of Ukraine. Benchmark crude oil … Continue reading →

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Southeast AsiaEnergy Outlook 2022

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Now.Solar

Introduction The Southeast Asia Energy Outlook 2022 is the fifth edition of this World Energy Outlook Special Report. Building on its important partnership with Southeast Asia, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has published these studies on a regular basis since … Continue reading →

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Security of CleanEnergy Transitions

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Now.Solar

Introduction Unprecedented events – the global coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19), the climate emergency and the turbulence in global energy markets, resulting from the Russian Federation’s (hereafter, “Russia”) invasion of Ukraine – have shocked the world in 2022. Unprecedented challenges, stemming from … Continue reading →

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New Report Warns World of Huge Untapped Renewable Energy Potential

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Now.Solar

Renewables are the backbone of the energy transition and a viable climate solution. Yet out of the 183 parties to the Paris Agreement with renewable energy components in their Nationally Determined Commitments (NDCs), only 143 have quantified targets with the … Continue reading →

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Off-grid Solar System Market 2022 Report Gives Immense Knowledge on Competitive Nature of Key Players till 2030

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Now.Solar

Oct 25, 2022 (Alliance News via COMTEX) — The recent research report published by Report Ocean gives an insight into the global Off-grid Solar System market. According to this published competitive intelligence analysis, the global market is expected to experience a … Continue reading →

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The Global Off-Grid Solar Market growth has slowed down post-COVID-19

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Now.Solar

GOGLA’s latest report into the global off-grid solar market sales shows the sector has continued to grow in the first half of 2022. Global sales of solar lanterns, multi-light systems and solar home systems are almost back to highest sales … Continue reading →

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Paraffin lamps go out across Africa, thanks to solar

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Now.Solar

Abulb, a charging port, a solar panel and a small fee paid through a cell phone are making all the difference as millions of households in Africa dump paraffin and other dirty fuels. Off-grid solar finance companies with “pay as … Continue reading →

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Kerosene lamps are going out across Africa, thanks to solar

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Now.Solar

Nairobi, Kenya | BIRD AGENCY | A bulb, a charging port, a solar panel and a small fee paid via mobile phone are making all the difference as millions of African households dump kerosene and other dirty fuels to light their … Continue reading →

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Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report Semi-Annual Sales and Impact Data

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Now.Solar

Executive Summary In the second half of 2021, the off-grid solar industry continued its recovery from the COVID-19pandemic. Although this has overall been slower than originally hoped, some segments of the market are now back on an overall upwards trajectory. … Continue reading →

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Second quarter 2022 Stable operations and ramping up for construction

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Now.Solar

The following presentation may include information related to investments made and key commercial terms thereof, including future returns. Such information cannot be relied upon as a guide to the future performance of such investments. The release, publication or distribution of … Continue reading →

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Second quarter and first half 2022

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Now.Solar

Development & Construction The Development & Construction segment derives its revenues from the sale of development rights and construction services delivered to power plant companies where Scatec has economic interests. Power Production The power plants produce electricity for sale primarily … Continue reading →

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China and US Vaccine Diplomacy in the Middle East and North Africa

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Now.Solar

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, health cooperation and solidarity in fighting the pandemic has been essential in mitigating the crisis. In turn, cooperation on health issues has strengthened overall diplomatic support between nations. After the breakout of COVID-19 in Wuhan, … Continue reading →

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OFF-GRID SOLAR MARKET TRENDS REPORT 2020 March 2020

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Now.Solar

Context and Key Definitions Over the past decade, the biennial Lighting Global/GOGLA Market Trends Report has been the anchor of the Lighting Global/GOGLA franchise of market data and trends reports, which are the go-to source of sector information for investors, … Continue reading →

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ANNUAL SOLAR OUTLOOK 2022

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Now.Solar

executive summary The world will pass the 1 TWp installed solar capacity in 2022. This symbolic threshold is sure to be met after a record 191 GWp has been installed in 2021 based on various sources citing Bloomberg New Energy … Continue reading →

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SOLAR PV A GENDER PERSPECTIVE

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Now.Solar

About the Gender Perspective Series The Gender Perspective series is an integral part of IRENA’s extensive research work on the effects of renewable energy deployment during energy transitions. The initial focus on employment creation and skills was expanded over time … Continue reading →

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SCALING UP RENEWABLE ENERGY DEPLOYMENT IN AFRICA IMPACT OF IRENA’S ENGAGEMENT

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Now.Solar

ENERGY TRANSFORMATION IN AFRICA Since 2000, Africa has been experiencing rapid economic growth and improving social conditions. Average real gross domestic product reached 3.6% in 2017 and is projected to rise to around 4% in 2018 and in 2019 (African … Continue reading →

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RENEWABLES READINESS ASSESSMENT BOTSWANA

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Now.Solar

COUNTRY OVERVIEW Botswana is a landlocked country located in central–southern Africa, with a mean altitude above sea level of 1 000 metres and a total area of 582 000 square kilometres (km2 ). The official languages are English and Setswana, … Continue reading →

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Global Market Outlook For Solar Power 2021 – 2025

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Now.Solar

Global solar market In 2020, a year the world suffered from a severe health and economic crisis, solar was again the power generating technology with the highest net installed capacity, with a 39% share of all new installations for the … Continue reading →

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BRACING FOR CLIMATE IMPACT: Renewables as a climate change adaptation strategy

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Now.Solar

INTRODUCTION THE SHIFT TO CLIMATE ADAPTATION STRATEGIESClimate change has multidimensional impacts on human society and on natural systems. Climate change impacts, both direct and indirect and both short and long term, have become more evident – from extreme weather events … Continue reading →

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RENEWABLE ENERGY MARKET ANALYSIS

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Now.Solar

BACKGROUND AND SOCIOECONOMIC OVERVIEW Africa is a continent rich in land, water and energy resources, with a young and fast-growing population. Already the world’s youngest continent, it is expected to grow to nearly 2.5 billion people by 2050, 80% of … Continue reading →

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TOWARDS A PROSPEROUS AND SUSTAINABLE AFRICA

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Now.Solar

INTRODUCTION Energy supply has long been recognised as a crucial catalyst to advance economic and social development goals globally. Economic activities typically require the availability of sufficient, affordable, and reliable energy. Public institutions also need an adequate supply of electricity … Continue reading →

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Renewables 2021

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Ritesh Pothan

Analysis and forecast to 2026 Renewables 2021 is the IEA’s primary analysis on the sector, based on current policies and market developments. It forecasts the deployment of renewable energy technologies in electricity, transport and heat to 2026 while also exploring … Continue reading →

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Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report (2020)

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Now.Solar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The 2020 edition of Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report monitors and assesses attainments in the global quest for universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030. The latest available data and select energy … Continue reading →

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Middle East & Africa Solar PV Market To Surge By 50% In 2014

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is set to see massive growth in solar photovoltaic (PV) demand in the coming years, according to recent findings in the latest NPD Solarbuzz Emerging PV Markets Report: Middle East and Africa. Year-on-year … Continue reading →

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China regains top spot spending $68 Billion, as clean energy spending slumps 11 per cent: Solar spending at $142.5 Billion

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Global investments in clean energy fell 11 percent last year due to policy changes in major markets, but China posted a record-breaking investment year, an industry report showed on Monday. Money spent on clean energy projects fell to $268.7 billion as countries … Continue reading →

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