Angola switches on Africa’s largest off-grid solar-plus-storage park
The off-grid solar project, encompassing 31.85 MW of solar connected to 75.26 MWh of battery energy storage, will supply energy to over 90,000 people in eastern Angola.
The Hydrogen Stream: AfDB backs projects, Europe logs 265 offers
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched a hydrogen funding call for African projects, while the European Commission has registered 265 supply opportunities under its Hydrogen Mechanism.
Masdar bags PPA for 150 MW of solar in Angola
Abu Dhabi-based developer Masdar has signed its first power purchase agreement in Angola, covering a 150 MW solar site that marks the first phase of a 500 MW multi-site project.
Africa’s largest off-grid solar-plus-storage project comes online in Angola
In Angola, 75.26 MWh of battery storage has begun operating as part of Africa’s largest off-grid renewable energy system to date.
Angola breaks ground on 35 MW solar project
Billed as the country’s largest privately-owned solar power plant to date, the 35 MW array is expected to begin operating in the first half of next year, with potential to add a further 45 MW during a second development phase.
The Hydrogen Stream: Infinity sends fuel cell to NASA for lunar testing
Infinity says it has delivered a fuel cell prototype to NASA for ground testing, aimed at demonstrating a regenerative energy storage system for potential lunar applications.
Angola inaugurates 25.3 MW solar park
The Angolan authorities have inaugurated a 25.3 MW solar park built by Portugal’s MCA and Sun Africa. The project is the fourth of seven installations that are being built for the Angolan government, with a combined capacity of 370 MW.
Angola secures $1.44 billion to power rural areas with solar
The Angolan Ministry of Finance has secured €1.29 billion ($1.44 billion) from Standard Chartered to finance the construction of 48 hybrid PV systems across the provinces of Moxico, Lunda Norte, Lunda Sul, Bie, and Malanje. The new solar infrastructure will provide sustainable electricity to 1 million people.
US Export-Import Bank provides $900 million for 500 MW of solar in Angola
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has awarded a loan to Angola’s Ministry of Energy and Water to deploy two large-scale solar power plants.
Africa closing in on gigawatt-level solar
Solar installations across Africa hit 949 MW in 2022, bringing cumulative capacity past the 10 GW mark, according to the African Solar Industry Association (AFSIA). While that may seem underwhelming for such a huge region, it shows that countries are taking big steps toward realizing the entire continent’s PV potential.
