Global renewable energy investment is accelerating across Asia and Africa as governments, utilities and private investors expand large-scale solar, wind and battery storage projects. Major announcements spanning the United Arab Emirates, China, South Africa, Angola, Tunisia and Zambia highlight growing momentum behind the global energy transition, with new partnerships and multi-gigawatt project pipelines strengthening clean electricity generation and energy security.
A major highlight is the strategic partnership between China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to accelerate solar and battery energy deployment across Asia, Africa and Latin America. The alliance aims to increase investment flows, technology collaboration and project development for renewable energy infrastructure, supporting large-scale solar installations and battery storage systems in emerging markets. The initiative is expected to strengthen cross-continental clean energy deployment and accelerate decarbonization efforts.
In Angola, the country’s largest privately developed photovoltaic solar power plant is preparing to begin electricity generation. The project marks a significant milestone for Angola’s renewable energy sector by expanding private investment in utility-scale solar generation, improving electricity access and reducing dependence on fossil fuel-based power generation.
Renewable energy development is also gathering pace across Africa, where governments and private developers continue expanding solar and wind power projects to address rising electricity demand. Increasing policy support, international partnerships and infrastructure investments are positioning Africa as one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy markets.
Infinity Power has strengthened its South African expansion strategy by announcing a 774 MWc solar project pipeline. The new developments will increase clean electricity generation, improve grid stability and support South Africa’s transition away from fossil fuels while reinforcing Infinity Power’s growing renewable energy portfolio across Africa.
Meanwhile, Envision Energy has established a new regional office in Cape Town, South Africa, expanding its presence in one of Africa’s most important renewable energy markets. The local office will support the development of wind, solar and battery energy storage projects while enhancing collaboration with governments, developers and industry partners across the continent.
Investment activity has also accelerated through acquisitions. P.Møller Capital has acquired a South African renewable energy platform with a massive 11.6 GW development pipeline comprising utility-scale solar and wind projects. The acquisition significantly strengthens the firm’s position in Africa’s clean energy sector while demonstrating growing investor confidence in the continent’s renewable energy opportunities.
In Tunisia, Scatec is developing a new 120 MW solar power plant, which will be twice the size of the company’s Sidi Bouzid 1 project. The facility will expand Tunisia’s solar generation capacity, improve grid reliability and reduce dependence on conventional fossil fuel generation as the country accelerates its renewable energy transition.
Further south, ZESCO, Zambia’s national electricity utility, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 500 MW solar power project. The new development is expected to strengthen Zambia’s electricity supply, diversify its energy mix beyond hydropower and improve long-term energy security through expanded utility-scale solar generation.
These latest investments demonstrate that renewable energy expansion is accelerating worldwide, driven by international partnerships, private capital and large-scale project development. From the China-UAE clean energy alliance to South Africa’s 11.6 GW renewable platform, 774 MWc solar expansion, Tunisia’s 120 MW project and Zambia’s 500 MW solar PPA, countries are rapidly scaling renewable infrastructure to improve energy security, reduce emissions and support long-term sustainable economic growth.
SHAFANA FAZAL