News Update - April 2025: Part 2

Nigeria

Government is Planning 148 MW Solar Energy Program for Federal Universities and Hospitals
the Renewed Hope Solarization Project, aims to provide 2 MW of clean power to each of the 37 federal universities and 37 federal tertiary hospitals. More

Governments unveiled a plan to construct 1,900 MW in solar plants
The government cited interest from private investors such as Sun Africa and Skipper Energy, with the former planning to inject 1,000 MW of solar power. More

Bauchi Government to solarise 20 general hospitals to enhance healthcare delivery
State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has ordered the immediate solarisation of 20 general hospitals across the state to address persistent power supply issues. More

KCB and Sentimental Energy Partner to Power Schools with Solar Panels
KCB will provide collateral-free green loans to eligible schools at a 9.75% annual interest rate, with a repayment period of up to seven years. More

Zimbabwe

Chillmine Signs MoU with IPP to Explore Development of Data Center Facilities
Seattle-based data center startup Chillmine has signed a MoU with Zimbabwean IPP Energywise Equipment for solar powered data center. More

Caledonia Mining Sells 12 MW Solar Plant for $22.3M USD
Caledonia Mining Services (CMS), to CrossBoundary Energy Holdings (CBE) for $22.35 million in a pre-tax, all-cash transaction. More

Solgas Plans to Expand 5.3 MW Hwange Solar Plant by Year-End
Independent power producer Solgas plans to expand its Hwange solar plant by adding up to 10 MW of generation capacity by December 2025. More

TPZ Commissions 1.5 MW Rooftop Solar System
The solar installation was delivered by local energy company Cicada Solar and s part of a planned 3.6 MW Solar PV system. More

Rest of Sub-Saharan Africa

Comoros - Comoros Commissions $7M USD Solar Plant with ADFD Funding
The government of the Union of the Comoros has inaugurated a 6.3 MW solar power plant in Moroni, financed by ADFD with a concessional grant of $7M USD. More

Eritrea Advances Construction of 30 MW Solar Plant with Storage
The project's financing comprises a $15 million grant from the ADF and a $23.4 million grant from the Fragile States Facility, totaling $38.4 million. More

Ghana - Commissions 253 kWp Mini-Grids to Electrify Island Communities
The Aflivie mini-grid is the largest and has a capacity of 110 kWp. The project is part of the Ghana Energy Sector Support Project and funded by the Government of Switzerland. More

Mali - Norfund Invests $16M USD to Power 2,876 Mobile Towers with Solar Energy
The solution that CREI will build for mobile towers across the country consists of solar panels combined with batteries. More

Senegal - Axian Energy Awards EPC Contract for Solar Plant to Entech and Voltalia
The EPC contract is for the 60 MW Kolda Solar Plant in Casamance, which will be paired with a 90 MWh battery energy storage system. More

Somalia - Launches Tender for 8 MW Solar Plant
The scope of work includes the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the hybrid system, as well as the construction of a 5 km transmission line. More

South Africa - Eskom Seeks Partners to Launch Independent Renewable Energy Subsidiary
The state-owned power utility has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) aiming to fast-track the deployment of green energy solutions across South Africa. More

Togo - Construction Starts on $65M USD Solar and Storage Plant in the North
The project is financed by the World Bank and it forms part of the Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE). More

Africa to Benefit from EIB’s $60M Green Tech Investment
Africa is set to benefit from the European Investment Bank’s $60M USD pledge to accelerate the use of green technologies through LeapFrog Investments. More

AFRIGREEN and Empower New Energy Partner to Finance 26 Solar and Battery Projects
The initial phase of financing will cover solar rooftop and battery energy storage systems already been constructed by Empower New Energy and its local partner, Powercell, for Justrite Limited. More

CEI Africa and bettervest Launch Collaboration to Accelerate Clean Energy Access
Both organizations signed a Technical Assistance Agreement, through which CEI Africa is providing EUR 180,000 to bettervest for market development. More

Scalar and Mergence Launch $150M USD Fund to Boost Clean Energy
The Africa Decarbonisation Fund I will focus on projects that help reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency in the commercial and industrial sectors. More