“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 […]
In this episode, Ambrose Katungi, Africa Regional Director for We Care Solar, highlights how the company’s innovative Solar Suitcase product improves energy access for primary healthcare facilities.
In this episode, Onyinye Anene-Nzelu, Head, Mini-Grids, ENGIE Energy Access, discusses ENGIE’s first mini-grid installation, challenges, lessons learnt and future targets in the space.
Join us as we explore the South African electricity market and discuss the challenges of electricity price determination in light of the recent debacle between the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) and the state-owned electric utility, Eskom.
In this episode, we continue our discussions on the Power Consumer Assistance Fund (PCAF) and the road to a successful implementation.
The Liberian electricity sector is relatively new, with most of the sector’s infrastructure destroyed during the Liberian civil war. In this episode, we get to know how the country is gradually picking up.
The Federal Government recently announced its plans for the sale of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). This announcement has been met with criticism; in a statement issued by the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), the Union threatened to embark on industrial action if the TCN was privatised. In […]
