Renewable Energy Spreads across the Continent, Boosting Africa’s Solar Power Market

Posted on :Tuesday , 6th January 2026

The recently released study claims that renewable energy and solar energy are becoming more important throughout Africa and will have an impact on the continent's energy markets by the mid-2020s. The report projects that the solar photovoltaic business in Africa would grow dramatically between 2025 and 2028. The main causes of this increase are high solar potential, falling solar technology cos. . .

Fixo creates solar energy jobs through its partnership with the WTS Foundation

Posted on :Tuesday , 29th July 2025

Fixo Solutions has revealed its plans to incorporate trained technicians from WTS Foundation into Fixo’s platform, granting them direct access to employment opportunities throughout Kenya.

This partnership marks a significant achievement for Fixo Solutions since its inception at the beginning of this year, as it broadens its e-hailing services to include specialized solar instal. . .

The CLASP-GEAPP Initiative, worth $6.1 million, aims to install 10,000 solar appliances and generate green jobs in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria

Posted on :Monday , 30th June 2025

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and the international NGO CLASP are launching a new $6.1 million project aimed at accelerating energy-driven growth in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria. Through the expanded Productive Use Financing Facility (PUFF), the initiative aims to enhance the access of low-income households and small businesses access to reasonably priced, revenue-gen. . .

Moi University minimizes electricity spending by using solar power.

Posted on :Wednesday , 28th May 2025

Moi University has strengthened its collaboration with Kenyan engineering company Afriwatt to begin phase two of its solar energy project in an effort to create a more sustainable future. The project intends to lower the university's electricity expenses, encourage climate action, and improve student training and research prospects.

Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kiplagat Kotut spoke du. . .

To Accelerate Solar Energy Deployment Across Africa Arnergy Secures $18 Million

Posted on :Wednesday , 30th April 2025

An $18 million funding round has been successfully closed by Arnergy, a prominent distributed renewable energy solutions provider in Nigeria, with the goal of expediting the rollout of its solar energy systems throughout Africa.  

Bill Gates’ Innovative Energy Projects, ElectriFI (Electrification Financing Initiative), and a number of new climate-focused investors . . .