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Envision and Menderes join forces for 120 MW wind power project in Turkey 

Envision and Menderes join forces for 120 MW wind power project in Turkey 

May 14, 2026 | , ,

Envision Energy has partnered with Menderes Tekstil for the Beğendik wind power project. The project, located in Edirne Province, Turkey, has an installed capacity of 120 MW. The project will deploy 15 units of Envision’s EN-182/8.0 MW wind turbines. The project is also expected to generate around 360 million kWh of clean electricity annually. Additionally, the project is expected to offset carbon emissions by approximately 225,000 tonnes on an annual basis.

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Toyota Tsusho commissions 100 MW solar projects in Tunisia

Toyota Tsusho commissions 100 MW solar projects in Tunisia

April 27, 2026 | , ,

Toyota Tsusho Corporation, through its group company AEOLUS SAS, has completed the construction of two solar plants totaling 100 MW in Tunisia. The plants, developed in partnership with Scatec ASA, are located in Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur governorates. The 50 MW Sidi Bouzid Mezzouna plant began operations in January 2026, while the 50 MW Tozeur plant began operations in March 2026.

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Globeleq launches 250 MW solar with 600 MWh storage project in Zambia

Globeleq launches 250 MW solar with 600 MWh storage project in Zambia

April 24, 2026 | , , ,

Globeleq has launched the Leopards Hill project which combines a 250 MWp solar PV with a 150 MW/600 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The project, located near Lusaka, is being developed in partnership with Leopard Investment Company and will supply electricity to approximately 150,000 households annually. The project’s financial close is targeted by the end of 2026.

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Mulilo secures financial close on 380 MW solar project in Western Cape

Mulilo secures financial close on 380 MW solar project in Western Cape

April 20, 2026 | , ,

Mulilo has achieved financial close on the 380 MW Beaufort West Solar PV facility in the Western Cape. The plant features a 250 MWAC export capacity and is connected to the Droërivier substation. The project is backed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Norfund, with multi-bank funding from Absa, Standard Bank, Investec, and Nedbank. The facility, once operational, will generate 818 GWh yearly which is sufficient to power 345,000 homes while offsetting 860,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.

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Voltalia commissions 148 MW Bolobedu solar farm in South Africa

Voltalia commissions 148 MW Bolobedu solar farm in South Africa

April 14, 2026 | , ,

Voltalia has fully commissioned the Bolobedu solar farm project which is located in Limpopo province, South Africa. The project has a total installed capacity of 148 MW, and is part of a long-term corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with Richards Bay Minerals (RBM). The farm will supply around 300 GWh on an annual basis which is equivalent to the yearly electricity consumption of 425,000 inhabitants.

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AfDB approves $5.65 million grant to support minigrids portfolio across Africa

AfDB approves $5.65 million grant to support minigrids portfolio across Africa

April 7, 2026 | , ,

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $5.65 million reimbursable grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa to pilot the Peace Renewable Energy Certificate (P-REC) Aggregation Facility. The initiative will use renewable energy certificates as a primary financing mechanism to support a portfolio of mini-grid projects across Africa.

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Egypt signs renewable energy agreements package  

Egypt signs renewable energy agreements package  

March 20, 2026 | , , , ,

Egypt has formalised a series of renewable agreements covering wind, solar, and battery energy storage system projects. These include plans to establish standalone battery energy storage systems with a total capacity of 5,620 MW. One of the agreements grants land usufruct rights for the 900 MW Shokeir wind project in Ras Shokeir. Furthermore, multiple other PPAs have been signed for several renewable projects across the country.

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Tunisia floats tender for solar-plus-storage project

Tunisia floats tender for solar-plus-storage project

March 10, 2026 | , ,

The Republic of Tunisia’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy has floated a tender for the development of a solar-plus-storage project. It will consist of a 300 MW solar plant with a 150 MW/540 MWh battery energy storage system. Located in Bazma in the governorate of Kebili, it is a part of the country’s national renewable energy development programme. The deadline for bid submission is October 14, 2026.

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Lyra Energy secures financial close for 255 MW solar project in South Africa

Lyra Energy secures financial close for 255 MW solar project in South Africa

March 9, 2026 | , ,

Lyra Energy, a joint venture of Scatec in South Africa, has achieved financial close for the 255 MW Thakadu solar project and has commenced construction. The project will be implemented in two phases. Construction activities for the first phase have begun, while the second phase is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026. The commercial operations date for the first phase is expected during the first half of 2027.

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AFD finances solar project and transmission upgrade in Tanzania

AFD finances solar project and transmission upgrade in Tanzania

March 2, 2026 | , ,

The Government of Tanzania and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have signed a financing agreement worth €130 million with Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO). The soft loan will support the development of Tanzania’s first grid-connected solar project and upgrades to the national transmission network, transitioning towards a smart grid system.

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Zambian Ministry inks solar agreement for 118 MW solar project

Zambian Ministry inks solar agreement for 118 MW solar project

February 26, 2026 | , ,

Zambia’s Ministry of Energy has entered into an implementation agreement with Goldenray Energy Limited for the development of a 118 MWp solar project in Sinazongwe district in the Southern Province in Zambia. The proposed solar project is scheduled to begin supplying electricity by early 2027. The development is expected to support ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening the country’s renewable energy portfolio.

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Qair secures financing for solar-plus-storage project in Mauritius 

Qair secures financing for solar-plus-storage project in Mauritius 

February 20, 2026 | ,

Qair has completed financing for the Stor’Sun hybrid project in Mauritius, combining solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The total investment amounts to approximately around $150 million.The financing structure includes partnerships with SBM Bank, which supported Stor’Sun I, II, and IV, and MCB, which financed Stor’Sun III. The hybrid project combines 60 MW of solar capacity with 256 MWh of BESS capacity.

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Egypt approves 2.72 GW solar and 2 GWh BESS projects 

Egypt approves 2.72 GW solar and 2 GWh BESS projects 

February 19, 2026 | , , ,

The Egyptian Cabinet approved the implementation of four renewable energy projects by Kemet Industries Group, the executive arm of United Egypt Group for National Industries The approved portfolio comprises two solar plants in Bahariya Oasis with capacities of 320 MW and 400 MW. It also includes a 2,000 MWh standalone battery energy storage system in Nagaa Hammadi and a 2,000 MW solar plant in the same location.

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EU to invest in Egyptian green hydrogen and grid modernisation projects

EU to invest in Egyptian green hydrogen and grid modernisation projects

February 17, 2026 | , ,

The European Commission has announced two renewable energy projects in Egypt with a combined value of approximately €124.3 million. Around €34.3 million will support the Sokhna green ammonia project, aimed at advancing green hydrogen development and related renewable energy deployment. Additionally, about €90 million will be allocated to the Egypt Grid Modernisation and Expansion programme.

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Lyra Energy inks PPAs for 255 MW solar project in South Africa

Lyra Energy inks PPAs for 255 MW solar project in South Africa

February 16, 2026 | , ,

Lyra Energy has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with three unnamed commercial and industrial customers for a significant share of the power generated from the Thakadu solar project in South Africa. The 255 MW project will be developed in two phases, with financial close and construction of the first phase expected in the first quarter of 2026. The second phase of the project is scheduled within 2026 as well

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TAQA Morocco and Moeve ink agreement for green hydrogen project

TAQA Morocco and Moeve ink agreement for green hydrogen project

February 12, 2026 | , ,

TAQA Morocco and Moeve have signed a preliminary land reservation agreement with the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco under the country’s Green Hydrogen Offer. The two companies were selected in 2025 as a consortium to develop a large-scale project focused on producing green ammonia and industrial fuel in the southern regions of Morocco. The agreement signing will enable the commencement of feasibility studies.

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SolarAfrica secures financial close for 114 MW solar project 

SolarAfrica secures financial close for 114 MW solar project 

February 11, 2026 | , ,

SolarAfrica has achieved financial close of R 1.5 billion for the development of SunCentral 2, a 114 MW solar plant in the Northern Cape. The funding has been arranged through RMB and Investec Bank Limited. The project is scheduled to begin supplying power in 2026. SunCentral 2 follows SunCentral 1, which also has a capacity of 114 MW and reached financial close at the end of 2024.

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Saudi Electricity Company connects 7.8 GWh BESS project to grid

Saudi Electricity Company connects 7.8 GWh BESS project to grid

January 21, 2026 | , ,

The state-owned power utility, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), has completed the grid connection of a 7.8 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project across three sites in south-western Saudi Arabia. These projects comprise three BESS installations of 2.6 GWh each, located in Najran, Khamis Mushait, and Madaya. The BESS project is owned by SEC, with its subsidiary National Grid SA acting as the offtaker.

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Masdar and Engie secure financial close for Khazna solar project in UAE

Masdar and Engie secure financial close for Khazna solar project in UAE

January 20, 2026 | , ,

Masdar and ENGIE have achieved financial close for the 1.5 GWac Khazna solar project in Abu Dhabi. The financing package has been secured from seven regional and international lenders, including Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, KfW IPEX, BNP Paribas, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, and Emirates Development Bank.

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Masdar and partners secure financial close for Ibri III project in Oman

Masdar and partners secure financial close for Ibri III project in Oman

January 19, 2026 | , ,

Masdar, together with Al Khadra Partners, Korea Midland Power Co. Ltd, and OQ Alternative Energy, has achieved financial close for the Ibri III solar independent power project. Financing has been secured from Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking and First Abu Dhabi Bank, covering a substantial portion of the project’s total cost of around $300 million. The project is being developed for Nama Power and Water Procurement.

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