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Major Green Hydrogen Investment in Ethiopia Highlights Emerging Skills Demand in Africa’s Clean Energy Transition

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A new large-scale investment announcement from Ethiopia signals growing momentum behind Africa’s hydrogen economy and reinforces the need for future-ready skills across the renewable energy sector. According to recent reporting, China’s Ming Yang Smart Energy Group is set to invest more than $10 billion in renewable energy, hydrogen, and green ammonia projects in Ethiopia, making […]

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Africa’s Green Hydrogen Momentum Signals New Skills Needs for the Renewable Energy Workforce

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Africa’s green hydrogen landscape is moving from vision to deployment, with major projects in South Africa, Namibia and Mauritania showing how the continent is positioning itself within the future low-carbon economy. According to a recent Energy Capital & Power article published on 26 December 2025, several large-scale hydrogen and green ammonia initiatives are advancing toward

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Africa’s Clean Energy Financing Gains Momentum as European Support Increases

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Africa’s renewable energy market is entering a stronger investment cycle, with new signals that capital mobilisation is accelerating even as the number of approved projects remains broadly stable. According to AP News, the African Development Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) plans to more than double its financing to $2.5 billion over the next two

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Renewable Energy Projects Accelerating Across West Africa

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West Africa is rapidly emerging as one of the continent’s most dynamic clean-energy frontiers. In 2025, Africa recorded its fastest-ever year of solar growth, adding a record 4.5 GW of new photovoltaic capacity, a 54% increase compared to the previous year. West African nations contributed strongly through new utility-scale solar parks, hybrid systems, and mini-grids.

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PRISTINE VET Project Officially Launched with Successful Kick-off Meeting

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The PRISTINE VET project has officially started with the successful implementation of the Kick-off Meeting, marking the beginning of a multi-country initiative focused on strengthening vocational education and training (VET) capacities in the field of green and sustainable energy technologies. PRISTINE VET aims to enhance skills development, modernise VET curricula and bridge the gap between

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Women Lead Africa’s Clean Energy Future: Student Energy Cohort 6 Wraps Up in February 2026

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The Student Energy Career Training Program (SECT) – Cohort 6: Women in Energy Africa successfully concluded in February 2026. This 30-week, fully online program trained 25 young African women (aged 18–30) to lead the continent’s energy transition. Participants gained specialized skills in renewables, project management, leadership, mentorship, and hands-on experience with top energy organizations. In

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Erasmus+ Funds 73 New Projects: Advancing Green VET and Renewables in Sub-Saharan Africa

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In September 2025, the European Commission selected 73 new international cooperation projects in vocational education and training (VET) under Erasmus+, allocating over €27 million. These initiatives strongly emphasize green skills, renewable energy technologies, sustainable practices, and eco-entrepreneurship, with many involving partnerships in Sub-Saharan Africa. Projects focus on demand-driven training, including renewable energy curricula, sustainable agriculture,

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