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RelyEZ to Showcase Full-Lifecycle Energy Solutions at Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2025, Following Commissioning of 1.5GWh in China

RelyEZ’s vertically integrated execution model gave the company full control over quality, cost, and schedule, even in some of China’s most complex terrains and grid environments

Fresh off the successful commissioning of four landmark energy storage projects totalling 1.5 GWh in Yunnan Province, China, RelyEZ (www.RelyEZ.com) is bringing its global expertise and proprietary technology to Africa. At Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2025, the Tier 1 energy storage leader will showcase its advanced battery energy storage systems…

Trinasolar

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Built for Africa: Trinasolar Showcases Weather-Resilient Solar + Storage Solutions at Africa Energy Forum

Certified for fire safety and built to perform in environments rich in salt, ammonia, and sand, the module delivers a maximum power output of 630W and up to 23.3% efficiency

With over 1 gigawatt of solar equipment supplied in South Africa in the past year, Trinasolar (www.Trinasolar.com) returns to the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) reaffirming its position as a long-term partner in Africa’s clean energy journey. At this year’s event in Cape Town, the company is spotlighting its next-generation solar…

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    • African Development Bank approves €19.6 million in financing to scale up Cabo Verde’s pioneer in wind and battery storage capacity
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African Development Bank approves €19.6 million in financing to scale up Cabo Verde’s pioneer in wind and battery storage capacity

The project advances Cabo Verde’s goal of generating 50% of its electricity from renewables by 2030 as well as its Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a €19.6 million financing package to support the Cabeólica Phase II Expansion Project in Cabo Verde. The project is the country’s first renewable energy initiative to integrate wind power generation and battery energy storage systems (BESS) at…

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Egypt: African Development Bank to provide $184.1 million for Africa’s largest solar energy and battery storage project

Financing will be sourced from two specialized Bank Group funds and the Climate Investment Funds' Clean Technology Fund

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a financing package of up to $184.1 million to support the development of the Obelisk 1-gigawatt solar photovoltaic project and 200MWh battery energy storage system in Egypt, which will be Africa’s largest solar power plant. Located in…

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    • The African Development Bank and Anzana Electric Group are working together to power Burundi's energy future through innovative public-private partnerships
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Anzana Electric and African Development Bank Power Up Burundi’s Energy Future with $600,000 Grant to Weza Power

The grant will support Weza Power, a public-private partnership (PPP)-backed private utility aiming to rapidly expand electrification and connect nine million people across Burundi

At the launch of Burundi’s National Energy Compact during the Mission 300 (M300) Private Sector Consultation in London, Anzana Electric Group and the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) announced a $600,000 project development grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA). The grant will support Weza Power, a public-private partnership (PPP)-backed…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio to Launch 830 Million New Leones (€34 Million) Solar Minigrid Project, Powering Sierra Leone’s Green Future

The project is set to benefit 25,000 households and 2,800 businesses across approximately 60 communities, offering them reliable, clean, and affordable electricity for the first time

In a landmark step toward sustainable development and inclusive energy access, His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio is set to officially launch the Salone Off-grid Renewable Energy Acceleration Initiative (SOGREA), a €34 million (approximately 830 million New Leones) solar minigrid project that will significantly advance Sierra Leone’s green energy…

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Natural Gas and Africa’s Energy Future: Balancing Growth and Sustainability (By Adrian Strydom)

The shift to cleaner energy must be structured in a way that allows Africa to grow sustainably without compromising its ability to provide reliable power, create jobs, and strengthen its industries

By Adrian Strydom, Chief Executive Officer of the South African Oil and Gas Alliance (www.SAOGA.org.za). Africa is at a turning point in its energy journey. As cities expand and industries grow, the demand for electricity is rising fast. By 2040, Africa will need nearly 1,200 gigawatts of power, yet 600…

African Energy Chamber

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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Make Energy Poverty History: African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 to Explore Role of Digitization and Data

Uniting energy experts, technology providers and data analysts, African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies will explore how AI can be utilized to create sustainable, resilient energy systems in Africa

With over 600 million people living without access to electricity and 900 million living without access to clean cooking solutions, Africa is faced with a dilemma: how to scale-up energy capacity while reducing project timelines. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and collaboration with global partners have emerged as key solutions to addressing…

African Energy Chamber

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Benin’s Minister of Energy, Water and Mines to Speak at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid Exploration, Energy Trade Surge

Benin’s Energy Minister Kingnidé Paulin Akponna will speak at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, highlighting the country’s growing oil, gas and solar sectors and its push for regional energy leadership

Kingnidé Paulin Akponna, Minister of Energy, Water and Mines of Benin, has confirmed his participation as a speaker at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. His attendance comes as Benin’s upstream sector gains renewed traction, supported…

African Energy Chamber

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Burkina Faso’s Minister of Energy, Mines and Quarries to Speak at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid Energy Diversification

Burkina Faso’s energy transformation will take center stage at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, with Minister Yacouba Zabré Gouba set to discuss the country’s evolving energy sector

Burkina Faso’s Minister of Energy, Mines and Quarries Yacouba Zabré Gouba has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference - taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town – as a speaker. Minister Gouba’s participation comes at a pivotal time for the…