Nigeria’s electricity sector is at a critical turning point, facing persistent grid instability, limited generation capacity, and the urgent need to integrate renewable energy at scale. In this episode, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Honourable Minister of Power, discusses the strategic vision guiding Nigeria’s electricity future and the reforms needed to build a […]
West Africa is at a critical juncture in its energy transition. As countries expand generation, strengthen transmission, and deepen cross-border power trade, the region is also racing to crowd in long-term private capital. But political risk, utility liquidity constraints, and currency volatility continue to weigh heavily on project bankability. In […]
Recorded at aef in Cape Town, this episode of Let’s Talk Energy explores how African power systems are being built from cables to clean energy. Produced in partnership with EnergyNet, the conversation features Ms Nadia Derafa, Regional Business Development Director – Africa at Elsewedy Electric. From manufacturing cables, transformers, and meters to […]
Recorded in Ghana during WAECS last December, and produced in partnership with EnergyNet, this conversation explores how finance is shaping Africa’s energy future. Sydney Nii Ayitey Tetteh, Executive Head of Client Coverage, Corporate & Investment Banking at Stanbic Bank Ghana, unpacks the role of strategic financing, partnerships, and market frameworks in turning […]
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— […]
