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 […]
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.
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 […]
