Recently, Namibia officially announced a $1.76 billion strategic plan to expand renewable energy. The plan sets a clear target: by 2030, the country’s installed renewable energy capacity will reach 454 MW, and the share of clean energy in electricity generation will increase from the current 54% to 70%. According to reports, $411 million of the plan’s funding will come from the private sector, while the remaining funds will be sourced through public financing and multilateral cooperation. Namibia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Natangwe Ithete, pointed out that over half of the country’s electricity currently relies on imports. The high cost of imported power not only drives up tariffs but also strains foreign exchange reserves. “Reducing dependence on external electricity has become a key factor in ensuring national economic stability,” he said. To ensure the plan is implemented, the Namibian government will introduce a series of supporting measures to attract investment. In terms of market mechanisms, the procurement process for independent power producers will be simplified, the single-buyer market scope expanded, and large consumers will be allowed to purchase electricity directly from power plants. On the technology integration side, incentive policies will be introduced for battery energy storage systems to facilitate the efficient integration of renewable energy into the grid. Currently, the country’s first battery storage project is in the design and construction phase, with commercial operation planned for 2026, which will provide experience for future storage projects. It is worth noting that this plan also reflects Namibia’s vision to become a regional power hub. The country plans to build cross-border transmission lines connecting Angola, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, strengthening energy security through regional electricity trade. Previously, the Kunene–Omatando substation, constructed by a Chinese company, was officially put into operation. It now serves as a key node connecting Namibia’s power network with neighboring countries, laying the foundation for regional energy integration. Namibia’s ambitious renewable energy strategy presents significant opportunities for global solar industry participants. The construction of large-scale ground-mounted solar farms, distributed projects, and supporting energy storage systems places higher demands on the durability, adaptability, and cost-efficiency of solar mounting systems. As a provider focused on delivering reliable solar mounting solutions, UISOLAR mounting system is committed to offering high-reliability, versatile fixed and tracking mounting products for such large-scale energy projects. We closely follow energy developments in Namibia and the Southern African market, and look forward to supporting more green energy projects with our professional products and services, contributing to the global energy transition. To learn more about how UISOLAR mounting systems can add value to...
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On December 1, the World Bank announced a $6 billion investment to develop the South Johor Renewable Energy Corridor project in Malaysia. The project, with a capacity of 4 GW/5.12 GWh, is being advanced by the International Finance Corporation, Johor’s investment agency PDT, and local energy company Ditrolic Energy. It marks a key milestone in implementing the ASEAN Power Grid initiative. The project plans to deploy large-scale solar and energy storage facilities across an area of approximately 2,000 square kilometers in Johor, focusing on solar resources in the Kota Tinggi and Mersing regions. As a core energy component of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone master plan, the project is set to become a top-tier clean power production hub in Southeast Asia, supplying electricity directly via cross-border transmission systems to power-strapped Singapore. According to data from Singapore’s Energy Market Authority, the country plans to import 6 GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035, accounting for one-third of its energy demand at that time. An IFC representative stated that the project’s low-cost renewable electricity will meet both local business needs in Johor and the energy demands of regional hyperscale data centers and manufacturing industries. This aligns with Johor’s call for high-efficiency energy solutions following its suspension of low-efficiency data centers. As a core node of the ASEAN Power Grid initiative, this project resonates with the recent ASEAN Grid Financing Initiative jointly launched by the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank. Current cross-border interconnection capacity in ASEAN stands at 7.7 GW and is planned to double by 2040, with the South Johor Corridor providing critical support toward this goal. CEO of Ditrolic Energy, Tan Chee Aun, noted that Johor-based enterprises will leverage this corridor to strengthen their clean energy export capabilities, laying a solid foundation for low-carbon transformation in regional industries. Industry analysis suggests that the project’s integrated solar-plus-storage model effectively addresses the intermittency challenges of renewable energy. It not only supports Malaysia’s goal of increasing renewable energy generation by 2030 but also offers Singapore a new pathway for diversifying its energy imports. As the project progresses, regional energy cooperation in Southeast Asia is entering a substantive phase, providing a key demonstration for ASEAN’s $764 billion grid construction plan.
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Recently, Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., announced the completion of the sale of the Gunning Energy Park project in New South Wales, Australia. The buyer, an undisclosed European infrastructure investment group, and the transaction amount were not publicly disclosed. The Gunning Energy Park comprises a 275 MW solar power facility paired with a 120 MW battery energy storage system. Located near the town of Gunning, approximately an hour’s drive north of Canberra, the project is planned to connect to Australia’s National Electricity Market via Transgrid’s transmission lines. Once operational, it will generate sufficient clean electricity annually to power more than 76,000 households, providing significant support for the local energy transition.
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The European Union has introduced new regulations requiring all newly built or significantly upgraded energy storage and renewable energy projects above 1MW to possess Grid-Forming capabilities. This represents a major transition from passive grid connection to active participation in maintaining Grid Stability. These systems will operate similarly to synchronous generators by autonomously regulating voltage and frequency, helping to ensure a reliable and resilient power system as renewable penetration continues to grow. According to the Phase II technical report released by ENTSO-E, grid-forming energy storage systems must meet several essential technical requirements. They must maintain voltage stability during frequency or phase fluctuations, provide rapid reactive current, and remain synchronized without external references. In terms of performance, the systems are required to achieve response times of less than 10 milliseconds and a power oscillation damping rate of at least 5%. In addition, they must supply millisecond-level Synthetic Inertia, comparable to a virtual synchronous machine, to effectively support frequency control and minimize the impact of sudden grid disturbances. These systems also need to pass strict disturbance tolerance tests, including voltage dips, step changes, and phase angle jumps, to confirm stable operation under challenging conditions. The NC RfG 2.0 regulation is expected to be finalized in 2026, followed by a typical transition period of around three years. Consequently, most projects will need to comply fully by 2028–2029. Developers should therefore begin upgrading control systems, PCS technology, and testing solutions to ensure readiness and long-term compliance.
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Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company, and a consortium led by Infinity Power and Hassan Allam Utilities Energy Platform have signed an agreement to develop solar power projects totaling 1.2GW, supported by a 720MWh battery energy storage system. The project will be implemented in two phases across different regions. Phase one includes the construction of a 200MW solar power plant with 120MWh of storage at the Benban Solar Park in Aswan, with commercial operation expected to begin in Q3 2026. As one of the world’s largest solar parks, Benban already hosts multiple photovoltaic projects, and the new facility will further strengthen its role as a key regional renewable energy hub. Phase two will see the development of a 1GW solar plant in Minya Governorate, paired with 600MWh of storage capacity, with grid connection targeted for Q3 2027. Egypt’s Minister of Electricity, Mahmoud Esmat, highlighted that the large-scale storage systems will enhance grid stability and improve peak shaving, supporting the integration of renewable energy. The project aligns with Egypt’s clean energy strategy, supported by increased government investment of USD 2.8 billion for the 2025–26 fiscal year. Once completed, it will contribute significantly to Egypt’s targets of reaching 42% renewable energy by 2030 and 65% by 2040.
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October 28 (Local Time), South Africa — The 240MW PV2 Solar Power Plant, currently the largest single-site solar project in South Africa, has officially been energized. The project marks a significant step toward enhancing the country’s clean energy supply and improving grid stability. Located in the Northern Cape Province on the Mooiplaats Farm, the project scope includes construction of a 240MW photovoltaic plant, a step-up substation, a switching station, and an 11.3-kilometer transmission line connecting the switching station to the Koruson main substation. Once fully operational, the plant is expected to deliver 360 million kWh of green electricity annually, helping alleviate national power shortages and accelerating South Africa’s transition toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy structure. UISOLAR congratulates all partners involved in this milestone and remains dedicated to supporting global renewable energy development with reliable solar mounting solutions.
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