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.
Mauritania continues to lead the region in green hydrogen, project AMAN (CWP Global) is targeting 30 GW of renewable capacity to produce up to 1.7 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually. Project Nour (TotalEnergies and Chariot) and Megaton Moon (GreenGo Energy) are advancing through engineering and permitting stages. These landmark initiatives take full advantage of the country’s exceptional solar and wind resources and benefit from one of Africa’s first dedicated Green Hydrogen Codes.
These projects are already creating thousands of new jobs in construction, installation, operation and maintenance, while underlining the urgent need for a skilled local workforce in modern renewable technologies.
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Global Solar Council (GSC), Africa Records Its Fastest Year of Solar Growth as Installations Rise 54% Year-on-Year
CWP Global, CWP Global Completes Key Studies for the AMAN Project in Mauritania
Chariot Energy Group, Project Nour – Green Hydrogen
GreenGo Energy, Megaton Moon