Renewables.digital currently lists 2 Onshore Wind transactions in Africa between June 2026 and September 2026, with a combined capacity of 699 MW, led by South Africa (1) and Zambia (1). The most active companies are A.P. Moller Capital (1), Mainstream Renewable Power (1), Sturdee Energy (1) and Upepo Holdings (1). The most recent deal is “Sturdee Energy Acquires 200 MW Masaiti Wind Project in Copperbelt, Zambia from Upepo Energy” (7 September 2026).
2Transactions
699 MWTotal capacity
2Countries
1With PPA
June 2026 – September 2026Period
Key facts
2 transactions between June 2026 and September 2026, 699 MW in total (average 350 MW per deal)
Sturdee Energy has acquired the 200 MW Masaiti Wind Project in Mpongwe District, Copperbelt Province, Zambia from Upepo Energy, marking its first entry into the Zambian market. The late-stage development project will connect to ZESCO's 330 kV grid and is planned to be supplemented with solar PV and BESS to deliver 24-hour renewable energy. Sturdee will take full ownership at the start of construction.
A.P. Moller Capital's Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II has agreed to acquire 100% of Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa, an established renewable energy developer with 148 MW of operating and in-construction assets, 351 MW of construction-ready projects, and an 11.6 GW development pipeline across solar, wind and battery storage. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
Data as of 2 October 2026. The overview covers the transactions currently listed in the Renewables.digital database; each deal links to its original public source.
