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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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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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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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RS Group Partners with SolarAid to Deliver Safe Solar Lighting to 150,000 People Across Africa
RS Group, a global provider of industrial products and service solutions, has announced a new three-year partnership with international development charity SolarAid to expand access to clean and safe solar lighting in rural Africa. Through the collaboration, the two organisations aim to raise $1.17 million (£1 million) to provide solar lights to 150,000 people living in off-grid communities across the…
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Sun.store Secures €6m Seed Round to Digitize Europe’s Solar Procurement
Sun.store, a B2B digital marketplace for solar and storage components, has raised €6 million in seed funding, one of the largest early-stage rounds in Poland’s cleantech sector to date. The investment signals growing confidence in the company’s mission to modernize Europe’s fragmented solar procurement system and accelerate the clean energy transition. The round was co-led by Contrarian Ventures, Market One…
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NEWS
Epson Advances Sustainability with 100% Renewable Electricity and Greener Logistics
Global technology company, Epson has reinforced its commitment to environmental innovation and corporate responsibility with the second phase of its “Our Actions” campaign. The campaign highlights real progress in Epson’s sustainability journey, including its global transition to 100% renewable electricity and efforts to reduce the environmental impact of logistics operations. In 2023, Epson became the first company in Japan’s manufacturing…
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RENEWABLE ENERGY
MRM Commissions Solar Projects at Mariakani Plant
Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM), Kenya’s leading manufacturer of steel roofing and building solutions, has commissioned a landmark solar power project at its flagship Mariakani plant in Mombasa County. The initiative marks a major milestone in MRM’s transition to renewable energy and reinforces its leadership in sustainable manufacturing across Africa. By integrating solar power into its largest production facility, MRM is…
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Hounen to Establish Solar Manufacturing Hub at Tatu City
Hounen, a multinational solar energy manufacturer and real estate developer, has announced major green energy investments at Tatu City, Kenya’s flagship Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Central to the development is a solar panel manufacturing plant at ALP North Logistics Park, making Tatu City a key hub for clean energy innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa. In addition, Hounen will install a 1.3MW…
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