Solar

AfDB approves $8m to build solar plant in Zambia

Serengeti Energy Ltd and Western Solar Power Ltd will oversee the project development in Zambia's Sesheke District.
Lezeth Khoza
1:50
Aug 20, 2024

d.light launches loyalty program for off-grid solar Kenyan clients

The company says its customer loyalty program rewards clients with incentives like as free electricity and savings on future purchases.
2:20
Feb 21, 2024

Teraco confirms 120MW solar power wheeling deal

The firm said the generated power would be distributed to Teraco's facilities across South Africa via Eskom and municipal power networks.
2:00
Jan 17, 2024

Econet bemoans Zimbabwe's high inflationary pressures

The company has called for balanced regulation, a critical step given the increased operational costs driven by inflation and the move to the US currency.
1:40
Oct 18, 2023

Orange, Koolbots target Africa with solar solutions

After DR Congo, the solar solution will be progressively rolled out in Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Senegal, and Sierra Leone.
6:30
Mar 9, 2016

OPINION: Harnessing the power of solar for development in Africa

Why this source of energy is poised to play a significant role in the growth and electrification of the continent.
1:30
Feb 18, 2016

M-Kopa Solar launches digital TV for off-grid customers

Solar technology company introduces digital device aimed at rural communities.
1:20
Jan 27, 2016

Solar tech firm raises US$20-million for East African expansion

Powerhive attracts investor commitment and will apply capital to its grid technology.
1:30
Aug 22, 2014

Kenya, Ethiopia, SA top Africa’s renewable energy technologies market

Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) forecasts strong growth for tech such as solar.
1:10
Mar 12, 2014

US solar firm targets eleven African markets

Company unveils chargers geared for countries such as Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
1:50
Jan 30, 2014

Schneider Electric looks to power Zambian cell towers

Company plans to use solar energy solutions to electrify rural areas and mobile network infrastructure.
1:30
Jan 23, 2014

Solar powered CCTV device maker targets African cities

City surveillance in Africa, which may be held back by power constraints, could get a boost.