Multinational integrated energy company TotalEnergies ranks among the top global developers of large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, boasting a 40 GW solar portfolio and 25 GW wind portfolio. With a strong vision for a renewable future, the company has strategically invested in solar, wind and hydropower initiatives – along with pioneering green hydrogen developments – which aim to transform Africa’s energy landscape and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
By 2030, TotalEnergies has set a target of 100 GW of gross installed renewable power generation capacity. The upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris offers a strategic platform for the company to access new investors and partners, while collaborating with African nations in their pursuit of clean energy solutions. IAE 2024 provides integrated energy companies like TotalEnergies with the opportunity to showcase their portfolio of transition-friendly projects across the region, as Africa seeks to deploy a just and balanced resource development strategy.
IAE 2024 is an exclusive forum designed to facilitate investment between African energy markets and global investors. Taking place May 14–15, 2024 in Paris, the event offers delegates two days of intensive engagement with industry experts, project developers, investors and policymakers. For more information, please visit www.invest-africa-energy.com. To sponsor or participate as a delegate, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com.
In South Africa, TotalEnergies secured Corporate Power Purchase Agreements with Sasol South Africa and Air Liquide Large Industries South Africa in February 2023 for the supply of 260 MW of renewable electricity over 20 years. Scheduled for operational launch in 2025, TotalEnergies’ combined 260 MW solar and wind project in Northern Cape Province will deliver approximately 850 GWh of green electricity annually to support decarbonization efforts in the region.
Expanding its footprint in the country, TotalEnergies is also engaged in a transformative hybrid renewables project. Set to be operational by 2025, this venture integrates a 216 MW solar plant with a 500 MWh battery storage system, enhancing the reliability of renewable power generation and contributing over 400 GWh annually to the national grid.
Meanwhile, TotalEnergies acquired a minority stake in project developer Xlinks First Limited for £20 million last November. Notably, Xlinks is developing a large-scale renewable energy project in Morocco that aims to supply green electricity to the U.K. via high-voltage direct current subsea cables and a battery energy storage system. The project, expected to be completed by 2024, will power over 7 million British households, marking a step towards a more sustainable energy future for both Morocco and the U.K.
In Mozambique, TotalEnergies and its partners were selected as the preferred bidder for a landmark 1,500 MW hydropower project on the Zambezi River. Expected to start-up in 2024, this initiative will enhance energy reliability within Mozambique and neighboring southern African countries, supported by a $4.5-billion investment and financing from the African Development Bank and International Finance Corporation.
Uganda emerges as another focal point for TotalEnergies’ renewable energy expansion. Through a recently-signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in 2022 with the country’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, TotalEnergies aims to co-develop up to 120 MW of solar PV capacity by 2030. Aligned with Uganda’s energy transition objectives, these projects will support economic growth and environmental sustainability, with feasibility studies underway for an expected launch in 2026. The company further plans to deploy 1 GW of clean energy capacity in Uganda by 2030.
In July 2023, TotalEnergies announced its complete control of joint venture Total Eren, consolidating its position within the renewable energy market. Total Eren’s projects – including those in Egypt (2 x 63 MWp), Burkina Faso (15 MWp) and Uganda (10 MWp) – will be fully integrated into TotalEnergies’ renewables business unit.
Additionally, the company has partnered with Chariot Energy to develop green hydrogen in North Africa. In Mauritania, the company’s Project Nour features a planned capacity of 1.2 million tonnes per year by 2030 and a total electrolyser capacity of 10 GW. Through partnership with the Mauritanian Government, the project aims to transform the country into a major green hydrogen producer, generating jobs and boosting infrastructure, while advancing decarbonization. In southern Morocco, TotalEnergies is also leading green hydrogen development, with plans to invest nearly $10.7 billion in a green hydrogen and ammonia production project in Guelmim-Oued Noun, with operational dates still to be confirmed.
