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Infinity Power and Hassan Allam sign 1 GW wind PPA in Egypt 

Infinity Power and Hassan Allam sign 1 GW wind PPA in Egypt 

September 2, 2026 | , ,

Infinity Power and Hassan Allam Utilities Energy have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co. (EETC) for the Ras Shokeir wind project. The project, located in Egypt, will add 1 GW of wind generation capacity to the grid. Furthermore, once operational, the project is expected to supply clean electricity to more than 1.2 million households while offsetting over 1.36 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually.

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CrossBoundary begins operations of solar with storage project in South Africa 

CrossBoundary begins operations of solar with storage project in South Africa 

September 1, 2026 | , , ,

CrossBoundary Energy commenced operations of its solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project for Kamoa Copper South Africa. The project comprises a 233 MWp solar photovoltaic array and a 123 MVA/526 MWh BESS. The project will supply 30 MW of baseload power to the Kamoa Copper mining complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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Sungrow begins construction of 10 GWh Egyptian BESS manufacturing facility 

Sungrow begins construction of 10 GWh Egyptian BESS manufacturing facility 

August 28, 2026 | , ,

Sungrow has started construction of a battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing facility in Egypt with an annual production capacity of 10 GWh. The facility is valued at $50 million and is being developed in the China-Egypt TEDA Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone in Ain Sokhna. The facility is expected to commence production in April 2027.

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Egypt approves 1 GW solar with 600 MWh BESS project

Egypt approves 1 GW solar with 600 MWh BESS project

August 21, 2026 | , ,

Egypt has granted a golden licence to Nefer Minya Renewable Energy for a renewable energy project located in West Minya. The project comprises a 1 GW solar power plant with 600 MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS). The project is being developed by a joint venture between Infinity Power Holding and HAU Energy. Furthermore, the project is expected to require an investment of approximately $750 million.

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SEC signs PPAs for solar and BESS projects with Saudi firm

SEC signs PPAs for solar and BESS projects with Saudi firm

August 20, 2026 | , , ,

Syrian Electricity Company (SEC), Syria’s state-owned electricity utility, has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Saudi construction company Mohammed A. Al-Harfi, for the development of three solar power plants with a combined capacity of 760 MWp and battery energy storage system (BESS) totalling 1,077 MWh. The three solar parks will be constructed in the Wadiyan al-Rabi area in rural Damascus and will be connected to a 400 kV transmission line.

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KBR to provide Pre-FEED for Moroccan green ammonia project 

KBR to provide Pre-FEED for Moroccan green ammonia project 

August 14, 2026 | , ,

KBR has been selected by ORNX Green Hydrogen to provide pre-front-end engineering design (Pre-FEED)  services and technology licensing for a low-carbon ammonia project located in the Laâyoune region in Morocco.  The project is supported by the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) funding. The project will use approximately 900 MW of electrolyzer capacity. 

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Scatec begins operations of Obelisk hybrid project in Egypt

Scatec begins operations of Obelisk hybrid project in Egypt

August 12, 2026 | , , ,

Scatec has reached commercial operations date for the second phase of the Obelisk solar and battery storage project in Egypt. The second phase of the project adds 564 MW of solar capacity, taking the total project solar capacity to 1.1 GW alongside the 100 MW/200 MWh BESS. The project is expected to generate more than 3,000 GWh of clean electricity annually which will be supplied to the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company.

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CFM closes ZAR 3 billion hydrogen fund in South Africa

CFM closes ZAR 3 billion hydrogen fund in South Africa

August 10, 2026 | , ,

Climate Fund Managers (CFM) has announced the first close of the SA-H2 fund with commitments of approximately ZAR 3 billion in South Africa. The fund will invest in large-scale energy-transition projects across the green hydrogen value chain, including green hydrogen, green ammonia, green methanol and industrial decarbonisation. The fund comprises a development tranche alongside blended equity tranches.

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ITOCHU signs agreement for WtE project in Morocco

ITOCHU signs agreement for WtE project in Morocco

August 4, 2026 | ,

ITOCHU Corporation has partnered with Kanadevia Inova and Nareva for an integrated waste-to-energy (WtE) project in Casablanca, Morocco. The consortium has signed a 33.5-year concession agreement with the Casablanca Municipality, along with power purchase agreements with Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) and SRM Casablanca-Settat. Furthermore, the project will process 1.5 million tonnes of municipal solid waste annually. 

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Gotion Power secures AfDB loan for battery factory in Morocco

Gotion Power secures AfDB loan for battery factory in Morocco

July 27, 2026 | , ,

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a €100 million loan to Gotion Power Morocco for the development of an integrated cathode-to-cell lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery factory. The facility will be located in the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Free Trade Zone. Phase 1 of the project will deliver 10 GWh of battery cell and pack production capacity, with plans to expand to 100 GWh.

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AfDB finances 300 MW wind project in Ethiopia

AfDB finances 300 MW wind project in Ethiopia

July 20, 2026 | , ,

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a financing package of up to $110 million for the Aysha wind project in Ethiopia. The financing comprises $80 million from the ADB window, $20 million from the Clean Technology Fund, and $10 million from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa. An additional $381.1 million in debt will be provided from other development finance institutions for the project.

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AfDB backs Egypt’s 500 MW solar plus storage project 

AfDB backs Egypt’s 500 MW solar plus storage project 

July 15, 2026 | , , ,

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a financing package for the first phase of the 500 MW Dandara solar project with a 100 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The project is located in Qena Governorate, Egypt. The $66 million financing comprises $46 million from the Bank’s ordinary resources and $20 million from the Climate Investment Funds’ Clean Technology Fund, with additional debt expected from development finance institutions.

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Masdar reaches financial close for $6.1 billion RTC project in Abu Dhabi

Masdar reaches financial close for $6.1 billion RTC project in Abu Dhabi

July 14, 2026 | ,

Masdar has achieved financial close for a 5.2 GW solar photovoltaic (PV) with a 19 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) round-the-clock project in Abu Dhabi. The project represents a total investment of $6.1 billion. Masdar will be contributing $1 billion in equity for the project. The project is being developed in partnership with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC). Project construction commenced in October 2025.

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South Africa approves 890 MW solar PV projects  

South Africa approves 890 MW solar PV projects  

July 9, 2026 | , ,

National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved generation licences for four solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. The projects have a combined contracted capacity of 890 MW under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme Bid Window 7.3. NERSA received the licence applications in January 2026 and completed the public consultation process before granting approval in May 2026. 

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EDF to develop 2 GW pumped hydro storage and 500 MW solar project in Oman

EDF to develop 2 GW pumped hydro storage and 500 MW solar project in Oman

June 30, 2026 | , , ,

EDF Power Solutions and the Sultanate of Oman have signed three agreements to advance energy cooperation and sustainable development. The agreement include the 2 GW Jabal Abyad Pumped Hydro Energy Storage (PHES) Project, to be developed in partnership with EDF power solutions, Oman National Engineering and Investment Co (ONEIC), TAKHZEEN Oman and Green Universe Enterprise (GUE) alongside Oman’s Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR).

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Zambia’s Power Utility signs PPA for 500 MW solar project 

Zambia’s Power Utility signs PPA for 500 MW solar project 

June 22, 2026 | ,

ZESCO, Zambia’s national power utility, and Korea-based KS Eco Solutions Holdings Limited have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the development of a solar power project in Zambia. The project will have an installed capacity of 500 MW. The project supports the government’s strategy to increase private sector participation in the energy sector through ongoing reforms. 

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Ohmium and Hynfra partner for green hydrogen projects in Middle East and Africa

Ohmium and Hynfra partner for green hydrogen projects in Middle East and Africa

June 17, 2026 | , ,

Ohmium International and Hynfra P.S.A. have signed a cooperation agreement to advance green hydrogen and green ammonia projects in Mauritania, Jordan, and Oman. The agreement covers the FEED stage and establishes a framework for continued collaboration across the three projects. Under the partnership, Ohmium will provide technical support and expertise in PEM electrolyser technology during the FEED and project development phases.

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ZOE Energy Storage and Saudi company join forces for BESS manufacturing facility 

ZOE Energy Storage and Saudi company join forces for BESS manufacturing facility 

May 26, 2026 | , ,

ZOE Energy Storage has partnered with a Saudi company to establish a BESS manufacturing facility. The BESS will be developed in two phases, with Phase I delivering 6 GWh capacity by the first quarter of 2027 and Phase II expanding total production capacity to 18 GWh. Once operational, the facility will serve markets across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia.

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Nordex commences production at blade manufacturing facility in Turkey

Nordex commences production at blade manufacturing facility in Turkey

May 26, 2026 | , ,

The Nordex Group has commenced production at its new blade manufacturing facility in Turkey. The facility is expected to produce up to 1,200 rotor blades annually at full capacity. The facility will manufacture rotor blades for the advanced N163 and N175 turbine models designed for medium to strong wind conditions. The facility will initially supply blades for projects awarded under Turkey’s YEKA-4 and YEKA-5 renewable energy programmes, with plans to export blades to support European wind energy projects. 

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Sungrow and Masdar sign 7.5 GWh ESS deal for RTC project in Abu Dhabi

Sungrow and Masdar sign 7.5 GWh ESS deal for RTC project in Abu Dhabi

May 22, 2026 | , , ,

Sungrow andMasdar have signed an agreement to supply a battery energy storage system (BESS) and photovoltaic (PV) inverter solutions for the UAE’s gigascale round-the-clock renewable energy project. The project, being developed by Masdar and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), will combine 5.2 GW of solar PV with a 19 GWh BESS. Under the agreement, Sungrow will provide 7.5 GWh of PowerTitan 3.0 ESS and 2.6 GW of PV inverter solutions.

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