Chinese Energy Giant CHINT Deepens Africa Commitment with Localized Strategy
Chinese smart energy provider CHINT is accelerating its commitment to Africa's energy transition through a localization strategy that spans manufacturing, renewable energy projects, and grid infrastructure development across the continent.
Speaking to Morocco World News (MWN) at the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town, Tina Wu, CHINT's Deputy General Manager for West Asia & Africa Business Headquarters, outlined the company's comprehensive approach to supporting Africa's energy transformation over more than two decades of operations. Tina Wu, CHINT's Deputy General Manager for West Asia & Africa Business Headquarters
Wu described the continent 'as a very important market' for its firm's global development, adding, 'We hope that we can bring more localization here.'
She spoke of CHINT's evolution from a Chinese component manufacturer to a global energy solutions provider.
Founded 41 years ago, CHINT began with low-voltage components before expanding into medium and high voltage equipment, and eventually renewable energy solutions. Today, the company operates across more than 140 countries, offering integrated services from renewable generation, battery storage, power transmission and distribution, to industrial power systems.
In Africa, CHINT has established a significant presence across over 30 countries during its 20-year regional journey. The company's strategy centers on 'one-stop solutions to the power grids, renewable energies as well as many industry and power systems,' Wu noted.
The localization commitment is evident in CHINT's infrastructure investments. The company operates three subsidiaries in Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria, complemented by offices in Algeria, Tunisia, and South Africa. Most notably, CHINT has established manufacturing facilities in Egypt, Kenya, and Uganda, demonstrating its commitment to local production and job creation.
'The more deep local decision is our strategy that we hope can be a part of the local cultures, and part of the local social development,' Wu explained, pointing out how localization enables greater contribution to African development.
In North Africa, CHINT maintains active operations across Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt, with particular focus on grid modernization and renewable energy deployment. Wu noted that the company has been 'accepted by local grids and local key partners' throughout the region.
Morocco represents a key market for CHINT's North African operations, where the company has participated in several significant infrastructure projects, and expand the distribution channel.
The company's comprehensive service offering — spanning renewable generation, battery storage, transmission and distribution, and industrial power systems — positions it as a one-stop solution provider for Africa's complex energy challenges.
As African nations accelerate their renewable energy adoption and grid modernization efforts, CHINT's localized manufacturing and service capabilities offer a strategic advantage in delivering cost-effective, culturally-adapted energy solutions across the continent's diverse markets.
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