Elites: Which of these projects will feature?

Celebrating the groundbreaking innovations driving Africa’s power, energy, water, mining and transportation sectors

An alphabetically listed preview of solar & storage project nominees vying to feature in the 10th annual African Power & Energy Elites: Projects and People magazine.

Angola: Grid connected Bailundo Solar Park

The Bailundo Photovoltaic Park was officially inaugurated in early September 2025, bringing clean, reliable electricity to the central highlands of Angola.

Chad: Noor Chad Solar and Battery Plant

Chad has taken a major step toward energy security and sustainability with the commissioning of its first grid-scale solar power plant equipped with battery energy storage.

Nigeria: Captive solar and battery hybrid power plant

A solar and battery storage plant has been commissioned to provide electricity to the foremost military training institution in Nigeria. It has been described as a landmark development, as the West African country continues to advance a targeted programme aimed at rolling out renewable energy projects at tertiary institutions.

Senegal: Walo Storage and Solar Project

Senegal has taken a major step in West Africa’s renewable energy development with the commissioning of the Walo Storage project, the region’s first solar photovoltaic (PV) facility integrated with lithium-ion battery storage aimed at grid stability.

South Africa: Shalazile microgrid and BESS project site

In August 2023, survivors of a devasting fire at the Usindiso building in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa were relocated to a temporary settlement at Shalazile Camp, which had no access to electricity or public lighting.

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