Across the African continent, China-Africa power cooperation projects are in full swing, injecting powerful momentum into the sustainable development of electricity in African nations.
Powering Remote Africa
In Beosol Village, northeastern Ethiopia, a grid-independent photovoltaic power station that came online two months ago has breathed new life into the community. The second phase of Ethiopia’s off-grid solar power station, constructed by State Grid China Electric Power Technology & Equipment Co., Ltd., was completed in July 2025, bringing electricity to eight remote areas including Beosol Village. In Mali, West Africa, a solar demonstration village project supported by Chinese enterprises installed 1,195 off-grid solar household systems, benefiting tens of thousands of local residents. These “small yet beautiful” micro-grid projects have provided stable power supplies to remote African communities, significantly improving their quality of life.
Projects Fuel Growth
The 100-megawatt solar project in Khabwe, Chisamba District, Central Province, Zambia, stands as the nation’s largest single-site photovoltaic installation. Commencing construction in July 2024 and scheduled for grid connection by June 30, 2025, it addresses Zambia’s industrial production challenges stemming from insufficient hydro-power supply. Additionally, the Julino Hydro-power Station in Tanzania, constructed by Chinese enterprises, boasts a total installed capacity exceeding 2,000 MW. It meets nearly 40% of Tanzania’s electricity demand while creating direct employment opportunities for tens of thousands of people. These large-scale power projects provide a solid foundation for Africa’s industrialization and social development.
Partnerships for the Future
In South Africa, the 100-megawatt Red Rock Tower Molten Salt CSP Power Station and the Oya Hybrid Energy Project, both constructed by China Energy Engineering Group, provide stable power supply and clean energy demonstration respectively. Through the “African Solar Belt Program“, China has signed cooperation agreements with countries like Burundi, aiming to help nearly 20,000 African households overcome electricity access challenges. Concurrently, China has trained over 220,000 professionals from African nations, with Lu Ban Workshops established and operational across multiple countries, cultivating a substantial pool of technical talent in the power sector.
China’s power cooperation projects in Africa not only meet the current electricity needs of African nations but also lay the foundation for their long-term sustainable development.
