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India’s floating PV potential estimated at 102 GW India’s floating solar PV potential exceeds 102 GW, raising the country’s total assessed solar energy potential to 3,445 GW, according to a new NISE report.
Uma Gupta
Jun 12, 2026
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Solar-plus-storage microgrids now delivering competitive baseload power Wood Mackenzie presented modelling for Ukraine, Ghana, and the Netherlands showing that 300 MW solar-plus-storage systems can deliver competitive, baseload-like power across very different grid contexts. Across all three countries, hybrid PV-plus-storage consistently outperforms conventional coal and gas in LCOE terms, highlighting faster deployability, strong cost declines, and superior resilience versus long-lead-time fossil infrastructure.
Eckhart Gouras
Jun 11, 2026
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Nigeria runs solar tender for schools, health facilities  A tender is open in Nigeria covering 32 solar power systems for health care facilities and schools over three regions of the country. The deadline for applications is July 2.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 05, 2026
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AfDB dashboard to track Africa’s electrification progress The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) MapAfrica platform currently tracks 74 grid, mini-grid and decentralized solar projects at various stages of development.
Marie Beyer
Jun 05, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Mauritius tenders 220 MW of solar and storage via new ‘e-Marketplace’ Mauritius has published tenders for solar plus storage projects totalling 220 MW. The tender is launched on a new E-Marketplace created by the International Solar Alliance, which aims to improve bankability and access to finance for projects in small island developing states (SIDS).
Mark Hutchins
Jun 04, 2026
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Africa: A Quiet PV Revolution with Global Implications A hidden solar boom is now spreading across Africa
Toby Couture and David Jacobs
Jun 03, 2026
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Lesotho seeks consultants for floating PV feasibility study A tender is open in Lesotho covering a feasibility study on the development of floating PV on two of the country’s largest artificial lakes. The deadline for applications is June 29.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 01, 2026
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South Africa’s Eskom starts constructing 75 MW of solar The South African utility says the project is the first step in integrating utility-scale renewables into its existing fleet of coal-fired power stations.
Patrick Jowett
May 30, 2026
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Battery storage key to solar project bankability in Africa Webinar hosted by the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) tells attendees why projects can fail to materialize in Africa and offers advice to investors looking to develop projects on the continent.
Patrick Jowett
May 28, 2026