Africa got 54 GW of new renewable projects since January

September 22, 2025

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Africa recorded a 3.2 GW project pipeline across 10 countries in September. Solar led, followed by wind, with Mauritania signing a deal for its largest project combining 160 MW of solar, 60 MW of wind, and a 370 MWh battery storage. Hydropower ranked third, as Kenya revived plans for its 700 MW plant, set to be the country’s largest hydropower plant.

  • While solar still dominates, the growth of battery energy storage systems, with at least 15 GWh in the pipeline, shows how the sector has evolved from using solar mainly as backup to now providing baseload power in some areas.

  • Wind projects remain concentrated in Egypt, Morocco and South Africa. This is likely due more to logistical challenges than to resource availability, as many African regions have sufficient wind speeds to support large-scale turbines.

  • Our take: Storage will be central to stabilising grids and enabling renewables to provide reliable baseload power… Read more (2 min)

Infinity Power lands $74m loan for Egyptian wind project

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a $74.1 million loan for the 200 MW Ras Ghareb wind farm in Egypt, a joint venture between Infinity Power and Masdar. This is a big step in accelerating Infinity Power’s ambition to scale its renewables portfolio from its current 1.3 GW in operation to 10 GW across Africa by 2030.

  • The funding reflects a broader trend in Egypt and across Africa, where renewable energy projects are consistently attracting fresh capital. Successful investor exits have also boosted confidence and drawn in new financing.

  • Egypt has implemented policy reforms that have unlocked global finance, making it one of Africa’s top clean energy hubs. Renewables Rising databases shows at least $6.6 billion in funding and commitments since January

  • Our take: There is growing demand for electricity exports, and companies like Infinity Power will invest in mega projects… Read more (2 min)

Dutch manufacturer Solarge BV has partnered with the Nigerian government to set up a solar panel manufacturing plant with an annual production capacity of 1 GW. Together with other projects under development, this will raise Nigeria’s total production capacity to at least 3 GW, enough to offset the country’s annual solar imports from China.

  • Solar imports from China to African nations surged 60% in the 12 months to June 2025. Nigeria ranked second after South Africa, underscoring Africa’s reliance on external suppliers.

  • Some major manufacturing projects underway in Nigeria include Tranos’ 800-MW solar panel factory, a 600-MW solar panel plant in Kano State and the 1,200-MW Oando Clean Energy solar plant, Africa’s largest.

  • Our take: Nigeria exemplifies how strategic public-private partnerships can pioneer green industrialisation in Africa.… Read more (2 min)

Aspiring renewable energy practitioners conclude training on DRE System Design, Operation & Maintenance, and Safety in Kenya

Events

🗓️ Attend South Africa’s African Energy Week 2025 event (Sep 29)

🗓️ Participate in the World Power-to-X Summit 2025 (Oct 1)

🗓️ Register for the Counder Conference 2026 in South Africa (Jan 26)

Jobs

👩‍🔧 Join Scatec Solar as a Senior Electrician (Solar + BESS) (South Africa)

👨🏽‍🔧  Lead construction management operations at EnergyCity (Liberia)

🛠️ Become a Field Engineer at SunCulture (Kenya)

Various 

💰 Greenco funds a 25MW solar project in Zambia’s economic zone

💸 IFC pursues $300 million to finance electricity mini-grids in Africa

⚡ West Africa marks 1GW solar achievement as energy summit launches

☀️ Nigeria’s ECN rolls out a 7MW solar project at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital

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Andrew Herscowitz, CEO of the Mission 300 Accelerator, says, “The most important partners, though, are the African governments themselves and the private companies that will make the investments”