Independent power producer SolarAfrica Energy has begun construction on its first utility-scale solar power installation, located in South Africa's Northern Cape—which will total 1 GW when complete ...

"The peace of mind alone is worth it." Nigeria's megachurches turn to solar amid frequent grid collapses: 'Burning diesel ...

Chinese panels are now so affordable that businesses and families are snapping them up, slashing their bills and challenging utilities. What’s happening in suburban Cape Town is being repeated at ...

Energy-starved countries on the continent have reluctantly turned to coal and gas for decades. Cheap Chinese solar panels are now finally changing the calculus. In May 2025, African countries imported ...

A seasoned energy analyst argues that Eskom and municipalities are not legally entitled to force households with rooftop ...

Last month, an energy think tank released some rare good news for the climate: The world is on track to install 29 percent more solar capacity this year than it did the year before, according to a ...

Energy companies say a labor shortage is one big obstacle to installing more solar power. They’re turning to machines to speed things up. By Brad Plumer The companies racing to build large solar farms ...