German photovoltaic (PV) mounting systems manufacturer Renusol has established a presence in South Africa’s promising solar market
Renewables
Djibouti set to get its first solar plant

Djibouti has rich reserves of clean energy sources, which the government wants to tap into to satisfy the countrys energy needs. (Image source: AndreasTroll/Pixabay)
Construction on Djibouti’s first solar power plant has begun, following the laying of the foundation stone by President Ismail Omar Guelleh
IFC and Alten-led consortium to develop 120MW PV plant in Nigeria

The solar power project will enable Kogi State diversify its energy mix. (Image source: Schwarzerkater/Flickr)
International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Alten Middle Band Solar One have agreed to jointly develop a 120MW solar photovoltaic power project in Kogi State, Nigeria
AREI receives US$10bn in funds at COP21

The goal of AREI is to supply atleast 300GW of power by 2030 to the African continent, through clean energy sources. (Image source: ArtemyoLagalag/Flickr)
The Africa Renewable Energy Initiative (AREI) is being supported significantly by several countries that have pledged around US$10bn for clean energy projects in Africa
Africa’s largest wind farm inaugurated in Egypt

Africas largest wind farm has one hundred turbines, each with a capacity of 20MW, have been installed in the wind farm. (Image source: CGPGrey/Flickr)
A 200MW wind farm in Egypt’s Gulf of El-Zayt, touted to be the largest in Africa, has been inaugurated