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  • With African electricity supply industries in a state of flux, everyone agrees the infrastructure needed for economic development can only come from the private sector, but the existing financial and ...
  • As developing economies (particularly Asian and African countries) grapple with the ever-increasing demand for energy and the pressing need to reduce carbon emissions, finding a sustainable and effici ...
  • Africa added more than 26 GW of renewable energy capacity and had an average of USD 5 BN in investments between  2010-2020 (while USD 0.5 BN average investment was made from 2000-2009), according to a ...
  • [Shenzhen & Cape Town & Barcelona, 26 June 2024] - RelyEZ, a Bloomberg Tier 1 provider of innovative energy storage solutions, and Veers Group, a pioneer in South Africa's renewable energy sector, are ...
  • ATIDI supports the 35 MW greenfield geothermal project in Kenya with its Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF) The project, the first to be considered for RLSF cover in Kenya, is set to benefit f ...
  • ENGIE Energy Access, Africa’s leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) and mini-grid solutions provider, has officially commenced the construction of 15 solar mini-grids in Zambia's Eastern Province. This initia ...
  • The article explores the roadmap for Africa’s green hydrogen future, including the opportunities and challenges for greater sustainability.
  • Obbie Banda, Underwriter & Acting RLSF Coordinator at the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), on Egypt, encouraging private sector involvement, unlocking local currency finance a ...
  • BARCELONA, Spain June 19, 2024 - As countries across Africa continue addressing their respective energy challenges, requiring diverse solutions for unique situations, GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) remai ...
  • South Africa’s Pele Green Energy (PGE) was one of 28 inaugural IPPs to be granted a power generation license in 2011.  With a narrative of entrepreneurship, innovation and tangible impact, Gqi Raoleka ...
  • Technology group Wärtsilä has today launched the world’s first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant, to enable the net-zero power systems of tomorrow. The IEA World Energy Outlook 2023 s ...
  • The Electricity Hub, Blessing Afolabi hosted this insightful podcast with Georgia Ermilios and Abdoulaye Sylla of Energy Net. They discussed the 26th edition of the Africa Energy Forum (aef), the them ...
  • Kenneth Oyakhire, MD and CEO of Services in Sub-Saharan Africa for Gas Power at GE Vernova, gives his view on the mix of solutions needed, and the role that gas can play. “We need to balance aspiratio ...
  • As the world continues its journey towards a sustainable future, the debate over the best energy sources has been ongoing. Amidst this conversation, Wärtsilä is proud to advocate for the pivotal role ...
  • Olusola Lawson, Co-Managing Director at African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), on the new thinking on finance needed to fund Africa’s energy transition and the important discussions to be ...
  • Erik Granskog, CEO Milele Energy, has originated, acquired, developed, and financed over 4,600MW and $5.3BN of renewable and conventional energy investments worldwide. He spoke to EnergyNet about plan ...
  • With over 25 years of experience in development finance in emerging markets including Africa, Holger Rothenbusch leads BII's infrastructure and climate finance program. He spoke to EnergyNet about sup ...
  • Aleem Tharani co-heads the Infrastructure Sector Group at Bowmans. Based in Nairobi, he is acting on significant energy projects in Kenya and in other African countries, including Sierra Leone, Guinea ...
  • Water scarcity poses a significant challenge to sustainable development and the well-being of people across the African continent. With factors such as a burgeoning population, changing climate patter ...
  • In the realm of energy infrastructure, Africa stands at a pivotal juncture. The continent, with its ever-expanding population and growing economy, faces a pressing need for reliable and sustainable en ...
  • Praveen Umredkar, Partner at Synergy Consulting Inc discusses the energy sector in Africa. How today nearly 600 million people in Africa lack access to electricity, with many more suffering from unrel ...
  • Andreas Cremer, Director of Infrastructure and Energy at DEG, leads the debt financing of renewable energy, green hydrogen and infrastructure projects in Africa and Latin America, with a loan portfoli ...
  • More than 33 ministers and 100 high-level public sector officials from across Africa will travel to Spain for the 26th edition of the Africa Energy Forum (aef), 25-28 June, at the Fira de Montjuïc, Ba ...
  • Cairo, Egypt, May 15, 2024: Infinity Power, the largest African renewable energy developer, along with Hassan Allam Utilities, a sustainable infrastructure focused development and investment platform, ...