10 days left to apply to AFSIA Solar Awards 2023

Want the African solar industry to know about your latest amazing achievements?

Then wait no longer and submit your entry in 1 or multiple categories of the AFSIA Solar Awards 2023.

Deadline for submission is on Thursday, August 24 at 23:59 CAT.

Applications will be evaluated by an independent jury of industry experts.

We are pleased to introduce 2 of them today (but you may find the complete list here)

See you in Nairobi in October for REFA, the Renewable Energy Forum Africa 2023

Hundreds of RE professionals have already signed up for REFA and will be gathering in Nairobi from October 4 to 6. Do not miss out of valuable conversations about financing the most exciting, RE projects currently being developed in Africa.

REFA – Renewable Energy Forum Africa 2023 is the annual conference organized by AFSIA and SolarPower Europe to promote investment in renewables on the African continent. The event is supported by GET.invest, a European programme which aims to mobilise investment in decentralised renewable energy, supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands and Austria.

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Media Contacts: john.vanzuylen@afsiasolar.com

AFSIA welcomes new Partner Members

Solplanet, is an independent solar research, development, and manufacturing company that aims to make solar accessible and user-friendly. With a recent equity restructuring, Solplanet offers innovative, easy-to-install, and reliable solar products, including single-phase inverters, three-phase high-performance inverters, and EV chargers. solplanet.net/

Astronergy, a Chinese-based company, is a leading manufacturer of photovoltaic cells and modules, focusing on R&D, production, and sales. Established in 2006, they are pioneers in n-type TOPCon PV modules and strive to create a sustainable, net-zero carbon world. astronergy.com/

AFSIA welcomes new Corporate Member

UGEAP is an investment fund providing long-term debt capital to clean energy projects in SSA. It supports the development of renewable energy markets and is sought after by corporates and banks as co-financing partners. Eligible borrowers include medium-sized companies, corporates, and financial institutions. funds.dws.com/

AFSIA welcomes new Strategic Member

The Renewable Energy Industries Association of Malawi (REIAMA) was founded in 1999 to promote sustainable renewable energy technologies (RETs) in Malawi. Its membership includes individuals, companies, organizations, and individuals with a strong interest in RET promotion, production, supply, importation, exportation, installation, and servicing. reiama.org/

Featured Events

Conference & Exhibition

Solar + Storage Next Generation

Istanbul

31 Aug - 2 Sep 2023

Register here

Showcase with Trina Solar

A New Approach to Redefining Solar Energy for East Africa

Aug 22

10.00 AM CAT

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Showcase with NOA Group

Wheeling: a progressive model toward Net Zero ESG goals in South Africa and the rest of our continent

Sep 12,10:00 AM CAT

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Conference

Renewable Energy Forum Africa

Nairobi

4 - 6 Oct 2023

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Exhibition

Powerelec Kenya

Nairobi

4 - 6 Oct 2023

Register here

Celebration

AFSIA Awards 2023 Ceremony

Nairobi

5 Oct 2023

Register here

Apply here

Other events you may be interested in:

Africa Renewables Investment Summit - Cape Town - Sep 20-21

17th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum - UK - Sep 26-27

Green Energy Africa Summit - Cape Town - Oct 10-11 

The Africa Energy Indaba 2024 - South Africa - Mar 5-7, 2024

Infrastructure Africa – Conference & Exhibition - South Africa - Jun 4-5, 2024

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Thanks to our distinguished Members for their great support

Member's news

• Aptech Africa comissions a stand alone solar sytem for karene district council in Sierra Leone (Aptech Africa)
• Trina Solar named overall highest achiever by RETC for fourth time (Trina Solar)
• Shell’s solar company Daystar Power is pushing into the South African market (Daystar Power)
• STELLA Futura joining global panel in New York in September to discuss healthcare electrification in sub-Saharan Africa (STELLA Futura)
• Trina Solar Again Ranked in Top AAA Category in PV Tech Bankability Ratings for Q2’2023 (Trina Solar)
• Aptech Africa commissions solar off-grid systems for educational resources at health science institutes in Bor & Yei, South Sudan (Aptech Africa)
• Submission of tender offer for technical assistance project – DWS Group (DWS - UGEAP)
• RECAPO Solar Systems signs distributor partnership with ENGIE Energy Access (ENGIE Energy Access)
• Solar thermal solutions, first of its kind in East Africa (Ariya Finergy)
• JinkoSolar achieves the highest AAA Ranking in PV Tech’s ModuleTech bankability report (JinkoSolar)
• Trina Solar awarded first zero carbon factory certificate in the PV industry (Trina Solar)
• Starsight obtains $20m to supply solar energy to businesses (Starsight Premier Energy Group)
• LONGi maintains AAA status for 14th consecutive quarter in PV ModuleTech bankability rankings (LONGi)
• Niger commissions 30 MW solar plant (Akuo Energy)
• Odyssey Energy Solutions and I&M Bank join forces to drive renewable energy investments (Odyssey)
• The Molo Graphite Mine in Madagascar completes construction Of 2.6MW solar farm with Cross Boundary Energy (Cross Boundary Energy)
• Solis New Arrivals – S6 Advanced Power Hybrid Inverter (Solis)
• Rensource announces a $15 million deal with Afrigreen Debt Impact Fund SLP (Rensource Energy)
• Trina Solar releases its 2022 Sustainability Report (Trina Solar)

Career Opportunities:

The African solar industry is booming and recruiting massively all over the continent. Here are some of the month's featured vacancies:

• Junior Digital Communication Manager – Association – Kigali, Rwanda (AFSIA)
• Director of Operations – Association – Kigali, Rwanda (AFSIA)
• Account Manager – Financing – Francophone Countries (Odyssey)
• Marketing Manager – Financing – Remote (Odyssey)
• Solar Water Pump Technician/Plumber – EPC – Bangui, Central African Republic (Aptech Africa)
• Sales Engineer – EPC – Kampala, Uganda (Aptech Africa)
• Marketing Manager – Manufacturer – Johannesburg, South Africa (Solis)

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