Africa’s largest faith group turns to solar

• This is a significant milestone for renewables. The Catholic Church is by far the largest faith organisation in Africa, representing almost a third of the continent’s population and operating more than 73,000 churches.

• In Kenya, the Church is going a step further, using solar not only to power its facilities but also to support electric mobility. Through a partnership with EV company Spiro, it plans to install charging stations at churches nationwide. 

• Our take: The Church’s vast community could form one of the continent’s largest distributed energy networks… Read more (2 min)

Scatec unveils solar mounting system to fast-track rollout

• Traditionally, African power projects have used debt-heavy EPC contracts that took years to complete. Scatec’s leasing model turns energy into an operating expense, helping utilities expand faster and manage costs better.

• With nearly half of the continent facing debt distress, this approach offers governments a way to develop large-scale projects quickly and without major upfront costs, a model already common in C&I solar markets.

• Our take: Scatec’s new mounting tech and lease-to-own model will speed projects and cut costs… Read more (2 min)

Jobs this week: M-Kopa continues hiring spree

• The decentralised / off-grid sector dominates in hiring. Power for All, d.light, and Sun King's numerous field sales and support roles confirm the continued growth of the PAYGo solar model across East and West Africa.

• O&M roles, especially those involving Solar PV and BESS, highlight the growth of completed projects as developers shift their focus toward ensuring long-term asset performance and reliability.

• Access the full list of opportunities here…(2 min)