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 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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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 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 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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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 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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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 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 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 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 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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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 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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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, 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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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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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 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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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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