[SMM PV News] Africa Renewable Roundup: 'AfDB' Backs Off-Grid & Floating Solar, Mega Projects Online

Published: Apr 1, 2026 13:23

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Recent renewable energy developments are accelerating across Africa. The African Development Bank ('AfDB') approved a $5.65 million grant for a new Peace Renewable Energy Certificate aggregation facility to support 71 MW of off-grid renewables in 14 fragile states. In Mozambique, the 'AfDB' also approved $150 million for what will be Africa's largest floating solar project on Cahora Bassa Lake. Meanwhile, Zambia announced a 'PPA' for a 100 MW wind-solar hybrid project between DZGM Energy Resources and Zesco. In Tunisia, Japan's 'JCM' is supporting a 130 MW solar facility built by Marubeni and Voltalia. Finally, in South Africa, Envusa Energy launched commercial operations at the 240 MW Mooi Plaats solar project to supply renewable electricity to local mining operations.

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