Why Dangote Wants to Build a 250 MW Solar Plant in The Gambia
Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has pledged $2 billion to develop a 250 MW solar…
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Eskom’s Solar Deadline Is Weeks Away: Here’s How Homeowners Can Stay Compliant
South African homeowners with rooftop solar systems have just weeks left to take advantage of…
Thousands of South African Solar Owners Have Less Than Two Months to Avoid New Eskom Penalties
South Africa’s rooftop solar boom is entering a new phase. Homeowners connected to the grid…
Malawi’s First Utility Battery Will Unlock Five Times More Renewable Energy Than It Stores
Malawi’s first utility-scale battery energy storage system is only rated at 20 MW / 40…
South Africa’s Home Batteries Are Becoming a Virtual Power Plant
South Africa’s rooftop solar boom has created another opportunity that extends beyond keeping the lights…
President Ramaphosa Says South Africa’s Clean Energy Transition Is Gathering Momentum
South Africa’s clean energy transition is entering a new phase. For years, the conversation centred…
South Africa’s Renewable Electricity Share Has Grown More Than Tenfold Since 2010
South Africa’s energy transition has often been measured by the number of wind farms built…
South Africa’s Rooftop Solar Boom Creates the Equivalent of a New Power Station
South Africa’s energy transition is increasingly happening on rooftops. By mid-2026, South Africa’s behind-the-meter rooftop…
South Africa Deepens Energy Ties with China as Eskom Launches Its Renewable Energy Business
South Africa’s clean energy transition is entering a new phase. Rather than relying solely on…
Komati Power Station’s Second Life: How a Coal Plant Is Becoming a Renewable Energy Hub
For decades, the Komati Power Station symbolized South Africa’s coal-powered electricity system. Today, it is…