Technology Coverage
Industrial Technology
Manufacturing, automation, robotics, and the fourth industrial revolution across the African continent.

Egypt turns to solar power for desert oil fields with new 1.4MWp installation
Sungrow, in partnership with ACO and Korra Energi, has deployed a 1.4MWp solar system in Egypt’s desert oil sector as the country pushes to expand renewable energy adoption.

South Africa seeks $228 billion to cut greenhouse gas emissions
As it seeks to reduce its heavy dependence on coal, South Africa plans to mobilise $228 billion for emissions reduction and clean energy projects under a newly unveiled green finance strategy.

Eskom begins construction of $73 million 75MW solar power plant in South Africa
South Africa’s power utility Eskom is expanding into renewable energy with a 75MW solar plant expected to generate 147GWh annually and supply electricity to about 60,000 households.

South Africa’s Eskom in talks with World Bank over 5.2GW nuclear plant
As global interest in nuclear energy rises, South Africa is considering a 5.2GW nuclear expansion through Eskom, with talks underway with the World Bank and other financiers.
