In this episode of Let’s Talk Energy, the official podcast of the Africa Energy Forum, Youri Harel, Head of Specialised Finance at MCB, takes us inside the bank’s mission to power Africa’s energy transition. From financing solar, battery storage, and green hydrogen, to backing critical minerals and gas, Youri shares […]
In this episode of Let’s Talk Energy, the official podcast of the Africa Energy Forum, Ed Stumpf, Investment Director at African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), shares how AIIM is investing in the energy transition, enabling net-zero solutions, and navigating the evolving intersection of energy and digital infrastructure. Let’s Talk Energy […]
Foreign agencies play a significant role in Africa’s energy sector by providing technical expertise,financing and investment in infrastructure and renewable energy projects. However, with the recent cuts in foreign aid from the United States and other donor countries, there are concerns that these projects might suffer setbacks.In this episode of […]
Returning for the 27th year, the Africa Energy Forum (aef), an annual event organised by EnergyNet Ltd. that focuses on Africa’s energy needs, will be held for the first time in Cape Town, South Africa, from June 17 – 20, 2025. This year, it is centred on the theme “Africa […]
As the world celebrates women in March, The Electricity Hub is spotlighting women in energy who drive innovation, break barriers, and power the future. In this episode of the LADIES podcast, The Electricity Hub is thrilled to speak with Damilola Asaleye, Vice President of the Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria […]
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.
“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 […]
