Recorded in Cape Town during aef 2025 and produced in partnership with The Electricity Hub, this episode features Hadyr Koumakpai, VP & GM Africa at JA Solar, on what it takes to scale solar across Africa. From utility-scale projects to systems powering farms, mines, and homes, the conversation explores how technology, partnerships, and policy are […]
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are becoming central to West Africa’s push for stronger regional integration, cleaner energy systems, and more reliable power supply. As countries work to expand generation capacity, improve grid resilience, and accelerate sustainable development, strategic IPP investments are reshaping how the region plans, finances, and delivers energy […]
Across West Africa, the energy transition is advancing, but delivering results on the ground remains a challenge. Mini-grids, off-grid systems, and results-based finance are expanding access, yet depend on clear regulation, tariff certainty, and long-term commitment. Many communities still face limited access and high energy costs. Ngozi Beckley-Lines, Country Manager […]
As Africa accelerates its push to expand electricity access, attention is shifting from capacity alone to performance. Solar trackers—designed to follow the sun’s path and maximise output—are becoming a critical tool in improving project economics, reliability, and scale across both grid-connected and off-grid systems. In this episode of Let’s Talk Energy, recorded […]
Southern Africa is entering a pivotal decade for energy, with rising demand, climate pressures, and an urgent need for investment. In this episode of Let’s Talk Energy, in partnership with EnergyNet, Helen Lubamba of Stanbic Bank Zambia and Rentia van Tonder of Standard Bank — Lead Sponsor of ZimZam 2025— […]
As Africa’s energy landscape rapidly evolves, a new class of market actors is reshaping how power moves across the continent. In this 1st interview of the ‘Let’s Talk Energy’ ZimZam podcast, The Electricity Hub speaks with Monie Captan, Deputy CEO of Petrodex, one of West Africa’s leading energy trading companies. […]
South Africa’s power market reform marks a pivotal step toward a more reliable, competitive, and sustainable energy system. In this episode of Let’s Talk Energy, the official podcast of the Africa Energy Forum, Kesh Mudaly and Adwoa Banful, Power Sector experts at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), join Let’s Talk Energy to discuss […]
Nigeria’s energy transition is both a national imperative and a global expectation — and at its core lies the question of legal readiness. In this episode of Let’s Talk Energy, the official podcast of the Africa Energy Forum, Oludare Senbore, Partner at ALN Nigeria, Aluko & Oyebode, joins Let’s Talk […]
In this episode of Let’s Talk Energy, the official podcast of the Africa Energy Forum, Sean Naude, Account Manager at Sungrow, discusses how the global renewable energy leader is driving Africa’s clean energy transition. From pioneering solar-plus-storage in Malawi to enabling South Africa’s first hybrid wind-solar-battery plant, Sungrow is redefining […]
