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Africa Energy Indaba 2026: Powering Africa’s Future

September 12, 2025 • 3 min read

At NileSun, we believe that staying ahead in the energy sector means being in the right conversations, at the right time, with the right people. That’s why the Africa Energy Indaba 2026—set to take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre—is a key event on the continent’s energy calendar.

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⚡ Private Players Challenge Eskom as Discovery Launches R10bn Renewable Projects

October 7, 2025 • 4 min read

Modimolle, Limpopo – [Date] – The South African energy landscape is shifting rapidly as private players step into a market long dominated by Eskom. The latest development comes from Discovery Green, which has committed to investing nearly R10 billion in large-scale solar and wind projects to supply some of the country’s biggest businesses with clean energy.

According to a recent report by BizNews, Discovery Green has secured power purchase agreements (PPAs) for the 335 MW Tournee Solar Park in Mpumalanga and the 400 MW Overberg Wind Farm, both expected to begin commercial operation in 2027.

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R440 Billion Grid Expansion: Opportunities and Challenges in South Africa’s Transmission Development

October 18, 2025 • 3 min read

Executive snapshot: Global solar installations jumped 31% year-on-year, module prices hit record lows, and hybrid solar+storage is becoming the new standard.

Africa is set to triple capacity by 2030—if grids, skills and financing keep pace. Read our investor brief and download the full A4 report.

Why Every Investor Should Read the Nilesun 2025 Solar Energy Outlook

The solar revolution isn’t coming — it’s already here. Download the full A4 report for data-backed insights and 2025–2030 projections.

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Wheeling explained: Commercial models, credit & risk allocation for private offtake

September 28, 2025 • 4 min read

One-page investor factsheet — NileSun Energy

Quick summary — why this matters

Wheeling expands your addressable market by letting a generator sell to off‑site buyers while the grid transports the energy. Paired with well‑crafted PPAs, it unlocks corporate and municipal demand and improves bankability when credit, network charges and risk allocation are nailed up front.