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NEWS
Plexus Energy and Growatt Partner to Advance Solar Energy Solutions in Kenya
Kenyan clean energy firm Plexus Energy has announced an exclusive partnership with Growatt, one of the world’s largest solar inverter manufacturers, in a deal that will see the Chinese company’s technology distributed across Kenya and the broader East African region for the first time. The partnership was unveiled at a launch event at Pride Inn Westlands in Nairobi on Monday,…
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RENEWABLE ENERGY
Regulation Is Central In Unlocking The Untapped Potential Of Solar Water Heating In Kenya’s Clean Energy Future
On 21st November 2025, in a carnival mood at Belem, Brazil, participants from 198 Parties – commonly known as member countries – closed shop at the Conference of Parties (COP) 30 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Even though there were no concrete agreements on phasing out fossil fuels, the five core objectives agreed upon centred…
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ENERGY
KCB Bank and Alliance High School Partner to Launch Solarization Project
KCB Bank Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating Kenya’s clean energy transition through its support of the solarization project launched during the centenary celebrations of Alliance High School. The milestone event, which marked 100 years of the institution’s legacy in academic excellence, was graced by the Kenya’s President William Samoei Ruto, highlighting the growing national focus on sustainable infrastructure…
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NEWS
d.light Extends Solar Product Warranty to 5 Years
d.light has announced the launch of the off-grid solar industry’s first 5-year product warranty, setting a new benchmark for durability, reliability, and customer protection. This milestone reinforces d.light’s long-standing commitment to quality leadership. Fifteen years ago, d.light became the first company in the sector to introduce a 2-year warranty — a move that fundamentally shifted customer expectations and pushed the…
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ENERGY
Revego Africa Energy Fund Breaks New Ground with Solar Investment in South Africa
Revego Africa Energy has announced a significant step forward in its renewable energy strategy with the development of a 150MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in South Africa’s Free State province. The project marks Revego’s first greenfield investment and is set to play a pivotal role in supplying clean, cost-effective power to the country’s commercial and industrial sectors. The utility-scale solar…
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ENERGY
Solar-Powered Tech: Why Africa is becoming the global leader in clean energy innovation
Africa is rising as the most recognized and innovative continent in the clean energy sector, a shift that global regions plagued by the negative impacts of climate change are watching closely. The surge in solar power usage across Africa is being driven by a powerful combination of necessity, inventiveness, and technology. With its abundance of daily sunlight, the continent is…
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ENERGY
KWAL Commissions High-Capacity Solar Plant at Tatu City Facility
Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has officially commissioned a new 700kV rooftop solar power plant at its Tatu City manufacturing facility, a significant step in the beverage manufacturer’s transition toward renewable energy. The new system, which was completed after eight months of installation and achieved full switch-over this week, is designed to generate a minimum of 15 percent of the…
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NEWS
Westbrooke acquires solar portfolio powering 91 Shell stations across South Africa
Westbrooke Renewable Energy Alternatives has acquired a significant portfolio of solar and battery storage assets located at 91 Shell service stations across South Africa, in a deal that expands its footprint in the country’s commercial renewable energy sector. The portfolio, which produces approximately 7.8 GWh of renewable power annually, was purchased from Thebe Solar Energy, which exited the investment as…
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COLUMNS
Mukesh Bector | Global solar panels aren’t enough: Why supply chains hold the key to sustainability
Switching to solar is good. But on its own, it’s not nearly enough. If companies are serious about sustainability, they must look beyond energy use and tackle the entire value chain on how we source, move, and design products from start to finish. The Hidden Emissions Problem The biggest sustainability blind spot isn’t in offices or factories. It’s in supply…
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ENERGY
Solar Tax Incentive Drives Billions into South Africa’s Commercial Solar Sector
South Africa’s renewable energy tax incentives have unlocked significant private investment in the commercial solar sector, with one fund manager deploying over R1 billion in less than two years – a milestone that demonstrates the tangible impact of targeted fiscal policy. The investment comes as the solar sector adapts to the expiry of Section 12BA’s enhanced allowance in February 2025,…
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