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Is the traditional PPA dying in Southern Africa? The latest in a series of articles on energy markets in Southern Africa looks at how the region is transitioning away from the traditional power purchase agreements (PPA) that have long driven renewable energy deployment.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 07, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Sudan exempts solar systems from custom duties The decision follows a fire at the country’s largest hydroelectric plant which caused power outages across four Sudanese states.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 05, 2026
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Technology & Products
Morocco hosts Africa’s first battery manufacturing plant The factory, belonging to Chinese company Gotion High-Tech, is based on the cathode-to-cell lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery technology with an initial capacity of 10 GWh intended for the automotive market.
Marie Beyer
Aug 03, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Sierra Leone switches on solar-storage project Chinese manufacturer Sungrow, which commissioned the project, says its the country’s first national-scale power generation project connected to the grid in nearly a decade.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 31, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Algeria’s solar market moves beyond potential A recent discussion hosted by the Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA) found the next phase of Algeria’s solar expansion will be shaped by gas economics, procurement design, grid readiness and whether the country can turn its 15 GW target into bankable projects.
Sol Soufan, MESIA
Jul 28, 2026
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Research & Development
Floating PV economically viable at Moroccan dams Research from Morocco assessing the techno-economic potential of floating PV at a Moroccan dam finds such installations can help to mitigate water stress while increasing the country’s renewable energy generation.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 28, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Zambia doubles capacity of Chisamba solar project Zambia has added 100 MW to its Chisamba solar plant, with construction of the second phase taking just seven months.
Lior Kahana
Jul 28, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Tunisia authorizes residential solar-plus-storage amid heatwave Tunisia has authorized residential battery storage systems paired with hybrid inverters as record heat drives electricity demand and strains the national grid. The new framework enables PV system owners to use stored solar power during outages, with national utility STEG issuing technical requirements for safe deployment.
Gwénaëlle Deboutte
Jul 24, 2026
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Applications & Installations
South African airport tenders 2 MW solar plant A tender is open in South Africa for the development of a 2 MW solar array at King Shaka International Airport. The deadline for applications is September 22.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 24, 2026