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Stay informed with the latest updates, industry insights, and project milestones from our operations across Africa. Our News section highlights key developments, strategic partnerships, and innovations in renewable energy, showcasing our ongoing commitment to delivering impactful and sustainable power solutions.
Alstom’s 713 kWp Solar PV System is LIVE!
🌞 A Bright Leap Toward Sustainability!
We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of Alstom’s cutting-edge 713 kWp Solar PV System, a bold step in our journey to power a greener, cleaner future!
This innovative solar solution will:
🔋 Generate Clean Energy – Driving Alstom Ubunye Nigel operations with renewable power.
🌱 Reduce Carbon Footprint – Eliminating over 500 metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually, equivalent to planting 21,000 trees yearly!
🌎 Enhance Air Quality & Biodiversity – Making a lasting impact on our planet’s health.
This isn’t just a project but a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and a thriving world for generations to come. At DPA, we’re proud to take charge of creating a positive environmental legacy.
A huge shoutout to our incredible team and partners who brought this vision to life. Together, we are sparking a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow!
We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of Alstom’s cutting-edge 713 kWp Solar PV System, a bold step in our journey to power a greener, cleaner future!
This innovative solar solution will:
🔋 Generate Clean Energy – Driving Alstom Ubunye Nigel operations with renewable power.
🌱 Reduce Carbon Footprint – Eliminating over 500 metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually, equivalent to planting 21,000 trees yearly!
🌎 Enhance Air Quality & Biodiversity – Making a lasting impact on our planet’s health.
This isn’t just a project but a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and a thriving world for generations to come. At DPA, we’re proud to take charge of creating a positive environmental legacy.
A huge shoutout to our incredible team and partners who brought this vision to life. Together, we are sparking a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow!
Centum Re signs deal to increase solar power output at Two Rivers
Centum Real Estate (Centum RE), in collaboration with the Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre (TRIFIC) SEZ, has entered into a strategic partnership with Distributed Power Africa–Kenya (DPA-K) to significantly expand solar power generation at the Two Rivers complex in Nairobi. This initiative will increase installed capacity from 1.2MW to an impressive 3.2MW, representing a substantial enhancement in on-site renewable energy production.
The project marks a major milestone in East Africa’s renewable energy landscape, positioning the Two Rivers Power Company as the largest rooftop solar installation serving both residential and commercial users in the region. Designed to meet the growing energy demands of a mixed-use development, the expanded system will deliver reliable, clean power while improving energy efficiency and reducing dependence on conventional energy sources.
This development underscores Centum RE’s commitment to sustainable urban growth and environmental stewardship, while also reflecting DPA-K’s expertise in delivering large-scale, high-performance solar solutions. By integrating advanced renewable technologies into a flagship development, the project sets a benchmark for sustainable infrastructure, supporting long-term economic growth, energy resilience, and the transition toward a low-carbon future in the region.
The project marks a major milestone in East Africa’s renewable energy landscape, positioning the Two Rivers Power Company as the largest rooftop solar installation serving both residential and commercial users in the region. Designed to meet the growing energy demands of a mixed-use development, the expanded system will deliver reliable, clean power while improving energy efficiency and reducing dependence on conventional energy sources.
This development underscores Centum RE’s commitment to sustainable urban growth and environmental stewardship, while also reflecting DPA-K’s expertise in delivering large-scale, high-performance solar solutions. By integrating advanced renewable technologies into a flagship development, the project sets a benchmark for sustainable infrastructure, supporting long-term economic growth, energy resilience, and the transition toward a low-carbon future in the region.
Photovoltaïque: Richbond s’allie à EDF pour la réalisation d’une centrale solaire de 3,5 GWh
Paris, 22 May 2019 – The Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN) has announced - after a competitive international bidding process - that the consortium of EDF (through its subsidiary EDF Renewables), Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company- Masdar, and Green of Africa, Moroccan Independent Power Producer, is the successful bidder for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of Noor Midelt I multi-technologies solar power plant.
With a capacity of 800 MW, this innovative hybrid solar project gathers concentrated solar power (CSP) and photovoltaic (PV) technologies. The hybridization of these technologies is a world first.
The combined operation of photovoltaic and CSP* technologies increases the plant's output to produce a flexible, dispatchable and competitive electricity for the Moroccan grid until five hours after sunset.
The plant will be located 20km north of the town of Midelt in central Morocco, in the high plains surrounding the Moulouya River and between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains. Construction on the project is expected to begin in the last quarter of 2019, while energy will be delivered to the grid in 2022.
“EDF Renewables, Masdar and Green of Africa would like to thank the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy and the King of Morocco for having designated our consortium as the successful bidder to develop the innovative NoorMidelt I with an installed capacity of 800 MW hybrid concentrated solar power and photovoltaic power plant. The consortium is fully committed to supporting MASEN and the realization of Morocco’s long-term renewable energy ambitions,” the consortium members said.
The project is a key milestone towards the achievement of Morocco’s objective to have 52% of its electricity generation produced from renewable sources by 2030.
*Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) refers to the set of techniques that convert solar energy into heat to convert it into electrical energy with a motor thermodynamic cycle coupled with an electric generator (a turbine and a generator, for example) - ADEME
With a capacity of 800 MW, this innovative hybrid solar project gathers concentrated solar power (CSP) and photovoltaic (PV) technologies. The hybridization of these technologies is a world first.
The combined operation of photovoltaic and CSP* technologies increases the plant's output to produce a flexible, dispatchable and competitive electricity for the Moroccan grid until five hours after sunset.
The plant will be located 20km north of the town of Midelt in central Morocco, in the high plains surrounding the Moulouya River and between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains. Construction on the project is expected to begin in the last quarter of 2019, while energy will be delivered to the grid in 2022.
“EDF Renewables, Masdar and Green of Africa would like to thank the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy and the King of Morocco for having designated our consortium as the successful bidder to develop the innovative NoorMidelt I with an installed capacity of 800 MW hybrid concentrated solar power and photovoltaic power plant. The consortium is fully committed to supporting MASEN and the realization of Morocco’s long-term renewable energy ambitions,” the consortium members said.
The project is a key milestone towards the achievement of Morocco’s objective to have 52% of its electricity generation produced from renewable sources by 2030.
*Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) refers to the set of techniques that convert solar energy into heat to convert it into electrical energy with a motor thermodynamic cycle coupled with an electric generator (a turbine and a generator, for example) - ADEME
DPA clinches 4MW solar project in Kenya
Distributed Power Africa (DPA), a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, and a French multinational power utility firm Électricité de France (EDF), have clinched a deal to construct a 4 megawatt (MW) solar plant in Kenya.
The two companies, which co-own DPA Kenya, on Thursday signed an agreement with the Devki Group to provide renewable energy solutions for a factory based at Nairobi.
Under the agreement, DPA Kenya will deploy a 4MWp rooftop solar plant at the Ruiru Devki steel manufacturing site.
The Devki Group is one of the largest manufacturers of steel, roofing sheets and cement in Kenya.
With several factories spread across Kenya, the group’s decision to switch to renewable energy will reduce its operating costs and carbon footprint.
Norman Moyo, DPA chief executive officer, said the solar rooftop project – a first-of-its-kind in Kenya – will generate 6.16 GWh of power per annum for Devki’s operations.
“DPA Kenya has great success after only one and half years of activity and has become a major player with a wide range of industries and services sites in operation.
“It is an inspiring example of our ambitions in Eastern and Southern Africa for our commercial and industrial clients,” Moyo said at the signing ceremony that took place at Devki Riuru premises this week.
“DPA Kenya will execute the 4MWp project in Ruiru through a 20-year lease agreement with The Devki Group. The company will finance, design, deploy, operate and maintain the solar plant which is the first of other solar projects under study for The Devki Group.”
He said DPA Kenya has been engaging commercial and industrial businesses in East Africa’s biggest economy to adopt hybrid solar energy and lithium battery technology for energy resilience, increased business efficiency and improved carbon footprints.
Speaking at the same occasion, Narendra Raval, executive chairman of the Devki Group of companies, said high electricity costs were driving manufacturers into losses and reneweable energy is the only long term solution.
“We are looking forward to making our operations sustainable to allow for greater efficiency, business continuity during power outages and cost savings,” he said.
Raval said the Devki Group plans to install solar power amounting to 20MW on some of the company’s factories.
“We want to set an example on the continent that we can do it using renewable energy,” he said.
Valérie Levkov, Senior Vice President for Africa and Middle East at EDF, said her company was pleased to be deeply involved in the biggest solar rooftop project in Kenya, applying the highest health social and safety standards.
“This partnership represents an opportunity for EDF and DPA to deliver low-carbon energy solutions suitable for Devki needs, using Kenyan companies as sub-contractors,” Levkov said.
The two companies, which co-own DPA Kenya, on Thursday signed an agreement with the Devki Group to provide renewable energy solutions for a factory based at Nairobi.
Under the agreement, DPA Kenya will deploy a 4MWp rooftop solar plant at the Ruiru Devki steel manufacturing site.
The Devki Group is one of the largest manufacturers of steel, roofing sheets and cement in Kenya.
With several factories spread across Kenya, the group’s decision to switch to renewable energy will reduce its operating costs and carbon footprint.
Norman Moyo, DPA chief executive officer, said the solar rooftop project – a first-of-its-kind in Kenya – will generate 6.16 GWh of power per annum for Devki’s operations.
“DPA Kenya has great success after only one and half years of activity and has become a major player with a wide range of industries and services sites in operation.
“It is an inspiring example of our ambitions in Eastern and Southern Africa for our commercial and industrial clients,” Moyo said at the signing ceremony that took place at Devki Riuru premises this week.
“DPA Kenya will execute the 4MWp project in Ruiru through a 20-year lease agreement with The Devki Group. The company will finance, design, deploy, operate and maintain the solar plant which is the first of other solar projects under study for The Devki Group.”
He said DPA Kenya has been engaging commercial and industrial businesses in East Africa’s biggest economy to adopt hybrid solar energy and lithium battery technology for energy resilience, increased business efficiency and improved carbon footprints.
Speaking at the same occasion, Narendra Raval, executive chairman of the Devki Group of companies, said high electricity costs were driving manufacturers into losses and reneweable energy is the only long term solution.
“We are looking forward to making our operations sustainable to allow for greater efficiency, business continuity during power outages and cost savings,” he said.
Raval said the Devki Group plans to install solar power amounting to 20MW on some of the company’s factories.
“We want to set an example on the continent that we can do it using renewable energy,” he said.
Valérie Levkov, Senior Vice President for Africa and Middle East at EDF, said her company was pleased to be deeply involved in the biggest solar rooftop project in Kenya, applying the highest health social and safety standards.
“This partnership represents an opportunity for EDF and DPA to deliver low-carbon energy solutions suitable for Devki needs, using Kenyan companies as sub-contractors,” Levkov said.
DPA Kenya Limited is happy to share that we have installed and are a 4MW roof mount solar project. This project helps promote clean energy and cut down on pollution. Our team works hard to make sure the system runs smoothly, providing dependable power and saving you money.
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