In sub-Saharan Africa, solar power is benefitting

Programs supported by the Mott Foundation are increasing the use of solar power among farmers and other businesses in sub-Saharan

2025 Aug 21

Tax-free policy map for solar panels in Africa''s off-grid market

Ethiopia grants 10-year income tax holidays for off-grid solar companies investing outside Addis Ababa. This triggered a gold rush in towns like Hawassa, where solar-powered

2024 Feb 21

Solar projects transforming rural African communities

Solar energy innovations in Africa are transforming rural communities by providing reliable electricity, driving

2024 Nov 17

Top 5 upcoming solar PV projects in Africa

A new report released by the African Energy Chamber titled, ''The State of African Energy: 2023 Outlook,'' highlights Africa''s top

2024 Mar 10

How can Africa make off-grid electrification affordable?

According to Tonui, import taxes are central to making solar solutions unaffordable for many countries across Africa. Governments "end up adding to up to 40% tax, making

2025 Nov 26

Solar-powered Wi-Fi hotspots connect SA rural

Solar solutions The solar-powered, pole-mounted system that makes identifying the batteries difficult, also makes them difficult to steal,

2024 Jul 02

Handbook Final

Despite these positive developments, several challenges are still hampering the adoption of off-grid solar solutions in East Africa. Key of these are the continuous changes and the ambiguity

2024 May 08

LEVERAGING TAX EXEMPTIONS TO ACCELERATE

Solar and electrical equipment are exempt from import duty, although a 15% VAT charge is applicable. Import duty exemptions are extended to several items crucial for

2024 Mar 21

EAST AFRICAN POSITION PAPER ON INCREASING

Regionally, there is generally weak understanding of the solar tax regime among stakeholders, making tax clearances irregular. In cases where tax information is available, it is not effectively

2025 Apr 03

Top 10 Solar Power Plants in Africa

Jasper Solar Power Project The $260 million Jasper Solar Power Project is a 96 MW solar PV plant located near Kimberly in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. When

2025 Jul 05

Africa moves to finally harvest its solar energy potential

Regular progress reports on Africa''s quest to meet its energy needs through solar power are necessary to gauge the continent''s progress towards this important development

2025 Feb 27

Opportunities and Challenges: Solar Projects in Africa

Key industry drivers The key drivers of the solar industry and solar projects in Africa come from supply and demand factors. On the supply side, Africa

2025 Sep 14

The East African Regional Handbook on Solar Taxation the East

These factors have guidance on The joint effort is a look at the taxation regime Rural Electrification Agency (REA) was slated to not only made solar products affordable but also

2024 Mar 09

Middle East and Africa RV Solar Panels Market Buyers, Resource

This high solar insolation enhances the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of solar panels, making them an attractive power solution for RV users seeking independence from

2025 Mar 06

East Africa Regional Solar Taxation Handbook

It identifies the most common exempted, non-exempted and zero-rated solar products and energy efficient appliances (core components, products, parts and accessories

2024 Aug 06

The East African Regional Handbook on SOLAR TAXATION

The East African Regional Handbook on Solar Taxation will provide a wider approach and updated status of the SHS industry in order to have clarity on the procedure and requirements

2025 May 28

East Africa''s Solar Boom: The Critical Role of Feed-in Tariffs.

One of the key policies driving solar energy investments in the region is the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) system. FIT is a policy mechanism designed to encourage the adoption of

2026 Jan 22

How can Africa make off-grid electrification

According to Tonui, import taxes are central to making solar solutions unaffordable for many countries across Africa. Governments

2024 Jan 09

Wind, Solar and Hydro Power: Our Renewable

Kenya''s Lake Turkana Wind Power Project, the continent''s largest wind farm, has added 310 MW to the grid, powering nearly one

2024 May 10

Solar Expo Kenya | Homepage

A regional hub for renewable energy investment and innovation Gateway to East and Central Africa One of East Africa''s fastest-growing economies Your Gateway to Africa''s

2025 May 27