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Scatec

Scatec is a Norwegian renewable energy company that develops, builds, owns and operates solar, wind and hydropower plants, along with battery storage solutions. Headquartered in Oslo, Scatec operates across multiple continents including Africa, Asia, Europe and South America. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and has established a significant presence in emerging markets where it partners with governments, utilities and development finance institutions. Scatec's business model integrates project development, engineering, procurement and construction capabilities with long-term asset ownership and operations. In Africa, Scatec has developed substantial solar generation capacity and has been an active participant in South Africa's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), securing multiple project awards. The company also operates renewable energy projects in Egypt, Mozambique and other African countries. Scatec has expanded into battery energy storage to complement its generation assets and provide grid stability services. The company employs several hundred people globally and manages a portfolio exceeding one gigawatt of installed renewable energy capacity. Scatec was founded in 2007 and has grown into one of the leading independent renewable energy producers operating in developing markets.

Scatec News


Seven-year solar deal to power Botswana mine
14th August 2026

Provider of flexible solar solutions Release, owned by renewable energy solutions company Scatec, and Climate Fund Managers through its EU-supported Climate Investor One Fund, on February 12 signed... 


South Africa poised for record IPP deployments in 2026
South Africa poised for record IPP deployments in 2026
22nd May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s utility-scale renewables and battery storage market is poised for a record year of installations, a new research note produced by the Power Futures Lab at the UCT Graduate School of... 


Release signs lease agreement for 21 MW solar plant at Motheo copper mine
12th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Release, owned by Norwegian renewable-energy company Scatec, has signed a seven-year leasing agreement with Tshukudu Metals Botswana, a 100%-owned subsidiary of Australia-headquartered Sandfire... 


Impofu wind farms transmission line project
Siyavuya Power Projects delivers major energy transition milestone
23rd January 2026

Enabling access to South Africa’s growing renewable-energy generation capacity by addressing its transmission network constraints is a vital step in advancing the country’s energy transition. The... 


Siyavuya Power Projects CEO Graham Roebuck
Siyavuya Power Projects delivers major energy transition milestone
10th December 2025

Enabling access to South Africa’s growing renewable energy generation capacity by addressing its transmission network constraints is a vital step in advancing the country’s energy transition. The... 


The above image depicts the Haru BESS site
Energy company preferred bidder for solar, BESS projects
22nd August 2025

Having been awarded preferred bidder status for the Haru battery energy storage system (BESS), Norwegian renewable energy systems company Scatec has been chosen as the preferred bidder for a total... 


solar panels with sky background
Commercial operation starts at Botswana solar energy plant
28th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Norwegian renewable energy company Scatec has started commercial operation of the first 60 MW of the 120 MW Mmadinare Solar Cluster, in Botswana. The power plant is Scatec’s first installation in... 


Scatec sub-Saharan Africa GM Alberto Gambacorta
Scatec’s new sub-Saharan Africa head keen to advance 5GW project pipeline
22nd November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The newly appointed head of Scatec’s sub-Saharan Africa business, Alberto Gambacorta, says the group is pursuing a 5 GW pipeline of renewable energy and storage opportunities in the region and... 


Scatec sub-Saharan Africa GM Alberto Gambacorta
Scatec strengthens regional leadership with new appointment
7th November 2024

Leading renewable energy solutions provider Scatec ASA has announced the appointment of Alberto Gambacorta as GM for sub-Saharan Africa, reinforcing the company's commitment to renewable energy... 


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