As West Africa seeks scalable solutions to close its persistent energy access gap, governments and industry leaders are rethinking the role of off-grid and decentralised power. With grid expansion struggling to keep pace with population growth and rising demand, mini-grids, solar home systems, and captive power plants are becoming central […]
Recorded in partnership with EnergyNet in Ghana during the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WA-ECS), this episode captures a timely discussion at the heart of West Africa’s evolving power market. Against a backdrop of shifting development finance priorities and tighter global liquidity, we sit down with Roger Stuart, Head of the Regional Hub […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
