A mission to fight climate chaosA vision of a sustainable future for generations

A mission to fight climate chaos

A vision of a sustainable future for generations

Solarcentury Africa is a market leader in solar PV and
storage solutions across Africa

Solarcentury Africa is a UK-headquartered renewable energy specialist with a fully integrated approach. We work closely with our clients to deliver smart, efficient, and reliable clean energy solutions—using innovative design, advanced technology, and strong control systems to power businesses, communities, and investments in a sustainable and cost-effective way.

In March 2021, BB Energy acquired Solarcentury’s business in Africa in line with its energy transition. Solarcentury Africa sits under BB Energy’s renewable energy division, which seeks to drive its global renewable energy agenda. 

To date, Solarcentury Africa has developed, designed, installed, and delivered 19-multi-megawatt projects across Africa, in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, DRC, Malawi, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia, Eritrea, Zambia and Zimbabwe, all incorporating Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Solarcentury Africa is currently dedicated to delivering solar projects across the African continent. However, with growing interest from around the world, we’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of a new brand. This will better reflect our expanding global presence and enable us to explore a wider range of renewable energy projects beyond Africa.

We have a total of 980 MW of renewable energy projects under active development with exclusive agreements, and an additional 4 GW of solar projects in the pipeline.

719MW Solar

projects delivered / in construction


22.5MWh BESS
projects delivered / in construction

572MW

projects in active development


4+GW 

in the pipeline


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Latest News

Solarcentury Africa celebrates commercial operation of its 19.3 MWp Gerus solar plant in Namibia Press Release
Solarcentury Africa celebrates commercial operation of its 19.3 MWp Gerus solar plant in Namibia December 15, 2025
First Phase of the Mailo Solar Power Plant Starts Operating and Trading Power on the Southern African Power Pool, and Construction Commences of Phase Two Press Release
First Phase of the Mailo Solar Power Plant Starts Operating and Trading Power on the Southern African Power Pool, and Construction Commences of Phase Two July 30, 2025
A New Perspective from Mailo News
A New Perspective from Mailo March 19, 2025
Solarcentury Africa attending the Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference News
Solarcentury Africa attending the Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference March 19, 2025
Solarcentury Africa and the Industrial Development Corporation of Zambia to develop a 67 MWp solar project News
Solarcentury Africa and the Industrial Development Corporation of Zambia to develop a 67 MWp solar project February 4, 2025
Solarcentury Africa and Sino Energy achieves Financial Close on the First Merchant Solar IPP in Southern Africa Trading... News
Solarcentury Africa and Sino Energy achieves Financial Close on the First Merchant Solar IPP in Southern Africa Trading... October 23, 2024
Solarcentury Africa achieves financial close on a 14 MWh battery energy storage project in Gibraltar News
Solarcentury Africa achieves financial close on a 14 MWh battery energy storage project in Gibraltar May 21, 2024
Solarcentury Africa Granted full unconditional Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) membership as a Market Participant News
Solarcentury Africa Granted full unconditional Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) membership as a Market Participant April 18, 2024
Solarcentury Africa and SolNam Energy receive licences to build a 60 MWp merchant solar project in Namibia News
Solarcentury Africa and SolNam Energy receive licences to build a 60 MWp merchant solar project in Namibia February 1, 2024
Solarcentury Africa and Dallaglio sign agreement to build a 7 MWp solar plant for Eureka Gold Mine in Zimbabwe News
Solarcentury Africa and Dallaglio sign agreement to build a 7 MWp solar plant for Eureka Gold Mine in Zimbabwe December 12, 2023
Solarcentury Africa successfully powers Balama with 11.25 MWp solar and 8.5 MWh BESS project for Syrah Resources News
Solarcentury Africa successfully powers Balama with 11.25 MWp solar and 8.5 MWh BESS project for Syrah Resources October 26, 2023
Solarcentury Africa granted membership of the Southern African Power Pool for trading power News
Solarcentury Africa granted membership of the Southern African Power Pool for trading power September 5, 2023
Solarcentury Africa and Sino Energy Sign A Joint Development Agreement for a Merchant Solar Pv Plant in Namibia News
Solarcentury Africa and Sino Energy Sign A Joint Development Agreement for a Merchant Solar Pv Plant in Namibia November 8, 2022
BB Energy, Solarcentury Aim to Trade Power on Southern African Power Pool End 2023 News
BB Energy, Solarcentury Aim to Trade Power on Southern African Power Pool End 2023 September 21, 2022
BB Energy Launches its ‘Power Trading’ Business in the Southern African Development Community News
BB Energy Launches its ‘Power Trading’ Business in the Southern African Development Community July 29, 2022
Solarcentury Africa, RESA and Checunda sign a joint development agreement to deliver Sunmoz’s Chimuara Solar Park Projec... News
Solarcentury Africa, RESA and Checunda sign a joint development agreement to deliver Sunmoz’s Chimuara Solar Park Projec... June 30, 2022
Mining Indaba Week News
Mining Indaba Week April 29, 2022
Solar and Battery Hybrid Power System for the Balama Graphite Mine - Mozambique News
Solar and Battery Hybrid Power System for the Balama Graphite Mine - Mozambique April 6, 2022
Strategic Partnership to Develop the Nkhoma Deka Solar Park Project, Malawi News
Strategic Partnership to Develop the Nkhoma Deka Solar Park Project, Malawi December 20, 2021
Strategic Solar Energy Partnership Between Solarcentury Africa and Shumba Energy News
Strategic Solar Energy Partnership Between Solarcentury Africa and Shumba Energy July 29, 2021
BB Energy acquires leading solar player in Africa News
BB Energy acquires leading solar player in Africa April 10, 2021