In this episode of Let’s Talk Energy, the official podcast of the Africa Energy Forum, Cobus van Schalkwyk, Director of Global Mining and Managing Director at Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG, explores how biogas and industrial bio-digesters are powering Africa’s remote mining operations. From how flexible, low-emission systems reduce reliance on diesel to […]
In this episode of Let’s Talk Energy, the official podcast of the Africa Energy Forum, Weiwei Du, Head of Middle East and Africa at Tongwei Solar, discusses the company’s growing role in advancing solar energy across the MEA region. From supplying 1.175 GW of modules to ACWA Power in Saudi […]
In this episode of Let’s Talk Energy, the official podcast of the Africa Energy Forum, Dietmar Siersdorfer, Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa at Siemens Energy, discusses the evolving role of gas in Africa’s energy transition and why 2025 is a pivotal moment for the sector. From integrating gas […]
In this episode of Let’s Talk Energy, the official podcast of the Africa Energy Forum, Alexandra Cluver, Partner at Bowans, shares how South Africa’s Wholesale Electricity Market is changing the country’s energy access landscape. From the impact of the new market code on independent power producers to power purchase agreements, […]
In this episode of Let’s Talk Energy, the official podcast of the Africa Energy Forum, Zandile Hlatywayo, Chief of Staff and Head of Strategy at Allied Talent Partners, shares why Africa’s people are the continent’s most powerful energy resource. From tackling the silent crisis of talent access to building a borderless, […]
In this episode of Let’s Talk Energy, the official podcast of the Africa Energy Forum, Ronald Chindeka, Head of Investment and Funding at Pele Green Energy, explores the opportunities, challenges, and innovative finance models shaping the future of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across Africa. Let’s Talk Energy is brought […]
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 […]
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 […]
