The Electricity Hub is thrilled to speak with Eziafakaego Winifred Owunna. She is the author of the book “Empowering Nigeria’s Energy Revolution”; she discusses how Nigeria can better use its energy resources to increase energy access in the country. She stated that energy is a right, and Nigerians should demand […]
The Electricity Hub is thrilled to speak with Mr Idris Rufai, Founder/CEO of Hamster Energy. Hamster Energy Solutions Ltd is an indigenous firm focused on building Africa’s largest electric vehicle charging network. He discussed their journey and how they aim to accelerate electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Africa.
“One of the energy trends we see at Nedbank is electricity being traded in the open market. We also see hydrogen and battery storage technologies becoming a more important aspect of the energy sector, and we are open to working with partners to scale such projects.” – Hlatse Nkune, Principal: […]
“We set up Gridworks, which helps to unlock some of the transmission and distribution challenges on the continent, and then there are other run-off-the-mill investments in solar, wind or hydropower generation where they are needed.” – Richard Charlton, Head of Infrastructure Equity at the British International Investment (BII), during a […]
Hello everyone! This episode is in anticipation of the 26th edition of the Africa Energy Forum (aef), which is an annual event that focuses on Africa’s energy needs and is organised by EnergyNet Ltd. Aef 2024 will be held in Barcelona, Spain, from June 25 to 28, 2024. As the […]
As Nigeria joins the global community to combat climate change, several initiatives have been underway by the government and private sector to address these issues. The recently concluded COP28 negotiations also dwelled on tackling climate change. An indigenous climate advocacy firm, Civil Alliance for Climate Protection and Education, is on […]
For the past 28 years, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has actively combated climate change issues. As technology and human development evolve over the years, the risk of climate change has been increasing, and nations have gathered at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP) to debate and […]
In Nigeria, decarbonisation and energy transitioning have been a primary goal. Millions of dollars have been injected into several electrification projects, yet, using The World Bank Statistics, about a 47% of Nigerians need access to energy. Ideally, this gives room for renewable energy to thrive, but some experts say reverse […]
Hello Everyone! In collaboration with The Electricity Hub, Power Africa is shedding more light on fostering disability inclusion in the power sector! This podcast discusses essential policies and shares valuable tips to help create a truly inclusive environment for everyone. Why is this podcast important? It is important because we […]
