Pilot production begins in the Hawassa Special Economic Zone of Ethiopia by Toyo Solar

Posted on :Monday , 3rd March 2025

After investing USD 60 million in Ethiopia, Japanese solar panel maker Toyo Solar has started pilot production at its recently constructed facility in the Hawassa Special Economic Zone.
 

The Industrial Parks Development Corporation of Ethiopia (IPDC) CEO, Fisseha Yitegesu (PhD), recently paid a visit to the facility to evaluate its development. He reiterated IPDC's dedication to . . .

Solar energy project worth Ksh.10 billion launched by Ruto to power marginalized areas of Kenya

Posted on :Tuesday , 25th February 2025

President William Ruto announced a new Ksh.10 billion project that will help over a million Kenyans living in underserved areas of the nation.

Kenya's energy revolution will be significantly expanded with the establishment of 113 mini-grids in 14 counties through the Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP).

"The present-day event is more than just an agreement signing; i. . .

A £3 Million Investment To Assist Africa's Production Of Perovskite Solar Modules

Posted on :Thursday , 30th January 2025

A £3 million ($3.7 million) funding has been given to a group of entrepreneurs and researchers to investigate the production of perovskite solar modules in South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, and Nigeria. By encouraging domestic solar manufacturing in low- and middle-income nations, the REACH-PSM (Resilient Renewable Energy Access Through Community-Driven Holistic Development in Perovskit. . .

Kenyan Market Expansion For Neosun Energy

Posted on :Wednesday , 29th January 2025

With system capacities ranging from 200kW to 10MW, the expansion aims to provide commercial and industrial (C&I) projects with affordable and sustainable energy solutions.

According to Neosun, the country's energy sector "presents both challenges and opportunities," making its debut into Kenya especially appropriate. Even though green energy accounts for more than 80% of its power. . .

18 MW solar tender is being held in southern end of the archipelago off the coast of Tanzania

Posted on :Friday , 3rd January 2025

The setting up of an 18 MW solar project on the southern end of the islands off the shores of Tanzania is up for bid by Zanzibar's state-owned utility. Applications are due on January 31, 2025.

A tender has been issued by Zanzibar Electricity Corp. (ZECO) to design, supply, and build a solar plant with a minimum capacity of 18 megawatts.

Makunduchi, one of . . .