Solar Energy
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NEWS
Co-operative University of Kenya inks 40MW solar deal with Chinese firm
The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) has signed a multi-billion shilling agreement with Chinese renewable energy firm Shandong Dahai Group to develop a 40-megawatt (MW) solar power plant. The project, dubbed the “Chancellor Legacy Programme,” was formalized this December following high-level talks between Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, CUK Chancellor Dr. Bernard Chitunga, and senior executives from Dahai Solar. Unlike…
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Africa’s Solar Imports Surge 60%
Solar panel imports into Africa rose by 60% in the 12 months to June 2025, according to a new analysis of China’s solar panel exports data from energy firm Ember. The data shows how the rise happened across Africa, and it is at a scale to impact the electricity system of many countries. The analysis shows that Africa’s solar panel…
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ENERGY
Solar Energy Startup Solestial Raises $17m to Scale Space Solar Manufacturing
Solestial, the solar energy company for space, announced the closing of $17 million Series A funding round led by AE Ventures. The round welcomed new investors Crosscut Ventures, Zeon Ventures, and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation’s ME Innovation Fund (general partner: Global Brain Corporation), with participation from existing investors Airbus Ventures, General Purpose Venture Capital, Industrious Ventures, Stellar Ventures, and Techstars. The Series A…
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