News Update - April 2026: Part 2

Welcome to the second edition of April 2026. This edition covers 18 updates across 11 countries. One project reached financial close, four plants reached commissioning or operational status, two financing agreements were announced and eleven projects advanced in development, construction, or approvals. Zambia accounts for five entries this edition, reflecting intensified investment activity across the country's solar energy sector.

All project and financing data referenced in this newsletter is available on solarfinanced.africa. Stakeholder roles, financing instruments and status history are accessible to data product subscribers.

Financial Closes

South Africa - Mulilo Reaches Financial Close on Beaufort West Solar Plant
Mulilo has reached financial close on the 250 MW Beaufort West Solar Plant in the Western Cape, the company's fourth financial close in 2026, backed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Norfund, with debt from Absa, Standard Bank, Investec and Nedbank, under a multi-year C&I power purchase agreement with NOA.
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Commissioning & Operations

Eritrea - China Energy Engineering Corporation Connects 30 MW Dekemhare Solar Plant to Grid
China Energy Engineering Corporation has connected the 30 MW Dekemhare Solar Plant to the national grid at full capacity in Dekemhare. It is Eritrea's largest solar installation and the country's first centralized plant integrated with a 15 MW / 30 MWh battery energy storage system.
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Nigeria - Daystar Power Commissions 2.63 MW Solar Plant with BESS for GZI at Agbara Industrial Estate
Daystar Power has commissioned a 2.63 MW solar plant integrated with over 1.5 MWh of battery storage for GZI at Agbara Industrial Estate in Ogun State, under an energy-as-a-service model, bringing Daystar's total installed capacity within the cluster to 14.7 MW across eight industrial clients.
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Zambia - CEC Connects 12 MW Fitula Solar Plant to Grid to Supply Mining Sector
The 12 MW Fitula Solar Plant has been connected to Zambia's national grid to supply renewable power to the mining sector. The project is being developed by Copperbelt Energy Corporation. Electricity generated is expected to be supplied to mining clients through Copperbelt Energy Corporation’s existing supply network
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Zambia - Commissions 50 MW Mansa Solar Plant in Luapula Province
President Hakainde Hichilema has commissioned the 50 MW Mansa Solar Plant in Mansa District, built by China Machinery Engineering Corporation at a cost of approximately USD 48 million, with ZESCO as grid off-taker.
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Financing

Sub-Saharan Africa - CrossBoundary Energy Secures $40M from Inspired Evolution
Inspired Evolution has committed USD 40 million to CrossBoundary Energy to accelerate deployment of commercial and industrial solar, battery storage, and hybrid energy solutions across sub-Saharan Africa.
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Zambia - Zambia Development Agency and CMEC Sign Agreement for 300 MW Solar Plant
The Zambia Development Agency and China Machinery Engineering Corporation have signed a USD 1.5 billion agreement to develop 900 MW of new generation capacity whereby one 300 MW solar plant.
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Development, Approvals

Botswana - Construction Starts on 500 MW Maun Solar Plant
Construction has started on the 500 MW Maun Solar Plant, structured as a government-to-government partnership between Botswana and Oman, with the Botswana Power Corporation leading execution and Okavango Solar as operator, targeting commercial operations in 2029 under a 30-year power purchase agreement.
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Cameroon - Empower New Energy Begins Construction of 1.8 MW Neo Industry Solar Plant
Empower New Energy has begun construction of a 1.8 MW rooftop solar plant with 2.5 MWh of battery storage at Neo Industry's cocoa processing facility in Kekem, structured as a 25-year Power Support Agreement under which Empower New Energy finances, builds, and operates the installation as owner, with Eclipse Énergies Renouvelables as construction partner.
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Guinea - VINCI Energies Guinea Starts Developments for 50 MW Solar Plant
Cegelec has launched the development of the 50 MW Kindia Solar Plant. The plant will be to the national grid, with commissioning expected progressively following construction.
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Kenya - Approves 3 MW Eldoret Solar Plant Under PPP Framework
Kenya's National Treasury has approved a 3 MW solar plant with 9 MWh of battery storage in Eldoret for municipal street lighting and services under a public-private partnership, with Seko Aerospace a.s. as lead proponent alongside Seko Energy Inc and Miale Power Company Limited, now advancing to contract negotiations.
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Nigeria - Federal Government Begins Installation of 1 MW Bayero University Kano Solar Plant
Nigeria's Federal Government has begun installing a 1 MW hybrid solar plant at Bayero University Kano as part of a broader national programme targeting approximately 150 MW across 36 states and the FCT, with a potential 4.5 MW expansion at the site subject to performance assessment.
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Senegal - Senelec Launches Construction of 50 MW Warkhokh Solar Plant
Senegal has launched construction of the 50 MW Warkhokh Solar Plant in Linguère under the national Vision 2050 plan, backed by the government and Senelec.
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Tanzania - ElecMech India Signs EPC+F Contract for 30 MW Matemwe Solar Plant in Zanzibar
ElecMech India has signed an EPC+F contract with Zanzibar Electricity Corporation to develop the 30 MW Matemwe Solar Plant with 20 MWh of battery storage and an integrated electricity management system, targeting grid connection before November 2026 ahead of the peak demand season.
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Zambia - Globeleq Launches Construction of 250 MW Leopard Hill Solar Plant
Globeleq has officially launched construction of the 250 MW Leopard Hill Solar Plant paired with a 150 MW / 600 MWh battery energy storage system in Chongwe District. A USD 315 million investment developed with Kyindu Resources Limited and ZESCO, with a Grid Connection Agreement signed and financial close targeted by end of 2026.
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Zambia - KANONA Plans 50 MW Mukuni Solar Plant and 20 MW Mwandi Solar Plant
KANONA Power Company Limited is planning a 50 MW solar plant in Kazungula District at an estimated USD 30 million, targeting commissioning by November 2026, alongside a phased 20 MW development in Mwandi District with local partner Tebe Investments, both part of a USD 220 million multi-project portfolio.
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Zimbabwe - Malilangwe Trust Applies for Licence to Develop 2 MW Solar Plant
The Malilangwe Trust has applied to Zimbabwe's energy regulator for a licence to build and operate a 2 MW embedded solar plant at Malilangwe Wildlife Estate in Chiredzi, with power to be consumed exclusively on-site through the existing distribution network.
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M&A

South Africa - Competition Tribunal Clears WBHO Acquisition of Solar Specialist Zamori
South Africa's Competition Tribunal has approved without conditions WBHO Construction's acquisition of all shares of Zamori, a specialist solar project management and installation firm active in the Free State and North West, combining WBHO's main contractor EPC capabilities with Zamori's solar development and engineering expertise.
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