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07/08/2026

SUDAN: Government Removes Customs Duties on Solar PV Systems.

Sudan has removed customs duties on Solar PV systems after a fire disrupted transmission from the 1.25GW Merowe Dam; the country's largest hydropower plant, which supplies roughly two thirds of Sudan's hydropower capacity.

The outage caused widespread blackouts across Khartoum, Northern, River Nile and Red Sea states, accelerating government support for distributed solar.

According to the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA), Sudan has 1,074MW of operational solar capacity, including 482MW added through imports last year.

The policy positions Sudan as a high potential market for EPC contractors, solar manufacturers, distributors, financiers and battery energy storage system (BESS) providers, as demand shifts toward decentralized, resilient energy solutions.

07/08/2026

TANZANIA: Government to open Power Transmission to Private Investment.

Tanzania is advancing reforms to attract private investment into electricity transmission through Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), addressing a key constraint to power delivery.

The move follows major generation growth, including the 2,115MW Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project, while transmission expansion has lagged. Through the Grid Imara Programme, the government is modernizing substations and expanding transmission lines.

These reforms will create opportunities for EPC contractors, transmission equipment suppliers, infrastructure investors and financiers as Tanzania strengthens grid reliability and regional power trade.

07/08/2026

KENYA: KETRACO Completes 132kV underground Transmission Line to Support the proposed 40MW Rumuruti Solar Project.

KETRACO has completed the 17km, 132kV Nanyuki - Rumuruti underground transmission line, one of the longest high voltage underground power lines in East Africa.

The underground section was built to comply with Laikipia Air Base flight path requirements, where overhead transmission lines were not practical. It forms part of the 96 km Nanyuki - Rumuruti transmission project, which will improve electricity reliability in Laikipia County, reduce transmission losses, strengthen the regional grid and support the integration of the planned 40MW Rumuruti Solar Power Plant.

The project demonstrates Kenya's ability to deploy advanced transmission infrastructure to overcome complex engineering constraints while expanding a modern, reliable and renewable ready electricity network.

07/08/2026

WEST AFRICA RFP: TradeMark Africa Launches Renewable Energy Consultancy for Five Country Border Corridor.

TradeMark Africa (TMA) has issued an RFP for consultancy to undertake technical assessments, prepare Employer's Requirements and Design, Build procurement documents and supervise the installation of renewable energy systems at selected border posts along the Calao Corridor spanning five West African countries; Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria and Togo.

The assignment supports the modernisation of cross-border trade infrastructure under the CALAO programme and is expected to establish the technical and procurement framework for subsequent implementation.

While EPC tenders have not yet been announced, Renewable energy developers, EPC contractors and mini-grid companies should monitor the programme closely for potential downstream Design-Build opportunities.

06/08/2026

ZAMBIA: The 27MWp Lunsemfwa Solar-Hydro Hybrid Power Plant sets a new benchmark for Grid Reliability

POWERCHINA has officially handed over the 27MWp / 20MWac Lunsemfwa Solar PV Project, Zambia's first integrated solar-hydro hybrid power plant. The facility combines solar generation with the existing Lunsemfwa hydropower scheme, improving grid reliability, operational flexibility and renewable energy utilization. Notably, the project achieved grid connection 26 days ahead of schedule, demonstrating strong ex*****on and efficient project delivery.

Hybrid Renewable energy systems are moving from concept to commercial reality. For utilities, developers, EPCs and investors, the project reinforces the growing value of integrating complementary technologies to maximize existing assets, reduce system risk and accelerate the delivery of bankable clean energy infrastructure.

06/08/2026

SOUTH AFRICA: Sasol and Envision Advance AI-Powered Green Hydrogen Development

Sasol and Envision Energy have unveiled a strategic Green hydrogen design study for Sasol's Sasolburg facility during the South Africa - China Energy Investment Conference in Inner Mongolia. The study evaluates integrating renewable power, battery energy storage and electrolysers using Envision's AI-powered energy management platform to optimize technical and commercial performance.

The objective is to assess cost competitive Green hydrogen production for low-carbon fuels and chemicals, including eMethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF), while leveraging Sasol's existing industrial infrastructure.

Focus is now shifting from standalone hydrogen projects to AI-optimized, integrated industrial ecosystems that improve project bankability, reduce production costs and accelerate commercialization.

06/08/2026

SOUTH AFRICA RFP: DBSA Moves to Establish a National IPP Legacy Facility

Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has issued a RFP 133/2026 on behalf of the Independent Power Producer Office (IPPO) to appoint a professional advisor for the proposed National IPP Legacy Facility (NILF).

The mandate covers legal opinions, feasibility assessments, stakeholder engagement and implementation support to establish the facility. The proposed NILF is intended to centralize and strategically deploy Socio-Economic Development (SED) and Enterprise Development (EnD) commitments from IPPs under South Africa's renewable energy procurement programmes.

Once implemented, the NILF will improve governance, transparency and impact measurement, strengthening investor confidence while maximizing the long-term value of IPP community investments.

06/08/2026

ZIMBABWE: USD 34 Billion Infrastructure Gap Drives Push for Private Capital

The African Development Bank (AfDB) estimates that Zimbabwe requires approximately USD 34 billion over the next decade to modernize its transport, energy, water and sanitation infrastructure. Ongoing external debt arrears have restricted the country's access to concessional financing from major multilateral lenders, prompting efforts to mobilize domestic private capital through a proposed infrastructure fund.

Should this be successfully implemented, the initiative will diversify infrastructure financing, reduce reliance on public budgets and strengthen long-term investment in nationally strategic projects while supporting Zimbabwe's broader debt resolution agenda.

05/08/2026

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05/08/2026

AFRICA: Breaking Utility Monopolies will unlock Foreign direct Investment and Energy Security.

South Africa is advancing one of the most significant reforms in its electricity sector through the phased implementation of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM), which will be operated by the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA).

The initiative forms part of the country's broader transition from a centrally managed electricity system dominated by Eskom to a more competitive and transparent wholesale electricity market.
Under SAWEM, licensed electricity generators, traders and eligible customers will be able to buy and sell electricity through market based trading mechanisms, reducing reliance on the traditional single buyer model.

The reforms are intended to increase competition, improve price transparency, create a more efficient electricity market and encourage greater private sector participation in generation and electricity trading.

Supported by the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act, SAWEM is expected to expand private investment, improve open access to the transmission network, accelerate the integration of renewable energy and battery storage, strengthen grid reliability and enhance South Africa's long-term energy security, investment attractiveness and electricity market efficiency.

For many African countries facing distressed utilities, underinvestment, operational inefficiencies and limited competition, South Africa's reforms provide a valuable model. Transparent, competitive electricity markets, backed by strong regulation and an independent transmission operator, will attract investment, improve utility performance, expand reliable electricity access and accelerate Africa's clean energy transition.