News Update - October 2025: Part 1

Botswana - AAAS and ChillMine sign MoU on 250 MW Solar Plant
ChillMine will act as the anchor client for the 250 MW Solar Plant, with additional clients expected to join over time. More

Botswana - Energy Systems Group Completes 300 kWp at Moshupa Primary Hospital
Energy Systems Group Botswana has announced the completion of a 300 kWp solar PV installation at Moshupa Primary Hospital. More

Côte d’Ivoire - PIDG Launches of 50 MW Solar Plant
The project has been co-developed by the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), through its project development arm InfraCo, Africa Via and Axian Energy. More

Mali - Allied Gold Launches Hybrid Energy Programme at Sadiola Mine
Africa Power Services has been contracted to deliver the first phase of the project. More

Nigeria - Mainstream Energy and Granville Partner on 100 MW Solar Plant
The agreement signed is for Granville Energy to design, build, finance, and operate a 100 MW floating solar plant at the Kainji hydroelectric facility. More

Namibia - SPS and B2Gold Launch the First Wheeling Solar Plant
SPS, B2Gold Namibia, the Oelofse family and Fortitude, has commissioned Namibia’s first solar wheeling plant under NamPower’s MSB programme. More

Niger - AfDB Backs $144.7M USD Energy Reform and Solar Expansion in Niger
The funding, provided through the African Development Fund, supports the first phase of Niger’s Energy Sector Governance and Competitiveness Support Programme. More

South Africa - SOLA Group Commissions Multi-Buyer Wheeling Solar Plant
Amazon served as the anchor buyer, providing the long-term commitment that enabled project financing and de-risked construction. More

South Africa - SPS and EXSA Begin Commissioning of $4.6M SlimSun Too Solar Plant
Investec is providing financial backing for the project valued at USD 4.6 million (ZAR 87 million). EXSA, jointly owned by Remgro and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB). More

South Africa - Westbrooke Acquires Solar Portfolio Across 91 Shell Service Stations
The assets were acquired from Thebe Solar Energy, which exited its position as part of a strategic realignment. More

Zambia - ZCCM Investments Acquires 35% Stake in 100 MW Solar Plant
The $90M project is structured with 70% debt financing ($63M USD) and 30% equity ($27M USD). More

Zimbabwe - Grid Africa Delivers 1.3 MW Solar Plant for Glendale Spinners
Announced by Grid Africa CEO Norman Moyo on LinkedIn, located in Glendale, the hybrid system provides clean and reliable electricity to the spinning facility. More

Grid Africa Secures $14M USD to Deploy 20 MW of Solar and Battery Projects
The programme will deliver 20 MW of hybrid solar + battery capacity, targeting companies facing persistent power deficits and unreliable grid supply. More