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Sibanye-Stillwater Secures 10-Year Renewable Energy Supply from Etana Energy in South Africa

MikeFebruary 16, 2026

by MikeFebruary 16, 20260

Sibanye-Stillwater has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Etana Energy to supply renewable electricity to its mining operations across South Africa, marking a...

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South Africa’s NBI Calls for Green Investment Push as Energy and Climate Risks Threaten Economic Stability

MikeFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026

by MikeFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 20260

The National Business Initiative (NBI) has urged the South African government to elevate water security, energy reliability, and climate resilience to the centre of its...

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Smart Meters & TOU Tariffs: Turning New Power Rules into Savings with Hybrid Energy Solutions

MikeFebruary 13, 2026

by MikeFebruary 13, 20260

As power sectors modernise across emerging markets, electricity billing is no longer defined solely by how much energy is consumed — but increasingly by when...

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Zimbabwe signs 25-year PPA for 30 MW Vungu Solar project

MikeFebruary 2, 2026

by MikeFebruary 2, 20260

Zimbabwe has taken a significant step toward strengthening its power supply with the signing of a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for the 30 MW...

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Eskom threatens South Africans over solar panel registration

MikeFebruary 2, 2026

by MikeFebruary 2, 20260

Eskom and certain municipalities have sparked controversy by threatening fines or electricity disconnections for households that have not registered their solar systems with the utility....

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High Efficiency Meets Bankability: Inside Astronergy’s ASTRO N8 Bifacial Solar Modules

MikeJanuary 26, 2026

by MikeJanuary 26, 20260

As the global solar industry accelerates toward higher efficiency and lower levelized cost of energy (LCOE), module innovation remains a key driver of project success....

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TCIL Seeks Technical Partner for 2 MWp Rooftop Hybrid Solar Project on Rodrigues Island, Mauritius

MikeJanuary 26, 2026

by MikeJanuary 26, 20260

Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd. (TCIL) has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) to identify a back-end technical partner for a 2 MWp grid-tied rooftop hybrid...

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Egypt Secures US$700 Million Investment to Become Renewable Energy Manufacturing Hub

MikeJanuary 22, 2026

by MikeJanuary 22, 20260

Egypt has taken a decisive step toward positioning itself as a regional leader in renewable energy manufacturing after finalising a US$700 million investment agreement aimed...

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Fox ESS V Series Supports Commercial and Residential Solar Growth in Thailand

MikeJanuary 19, 2026

by MikeJanuary 19, 20260

Thailand’s solar energy market continues to expand rapidly, driven by rising electricity tariffs and growing demand for clean, cost-effective power solutions across both commercial and...

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Zambia’s Ilute Solar Project Secures Funding, Paving the Way for Market-Driven Renewable Expansion

MikeJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026

by MikeJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 20260

Serengeti Energy, in partnership with Zambian firm Kwama Energy, has reached financial close on the Ilute Solar PV Project, marking a significant milestone in Zambia’s...