Natural gas delaying Africa’s energy move
As Africa races to meet its growing energy needs, natural gas has emerged as a stopgap solution. Cleaner than coal and more reliable than renewables during cloudy or windless days,…
Africa Energy Tech Conference
Taking place May 27-29 in Accra, Ghana, the event offers a unique platform for key energy stakeholders to explore investment and collaboration opportunities in Africa. The African Energy Chamber (AEC)…
Green hydrogen: The future of East Africa
When did you first hear about hydrogen? Chances are, it was in a chemistry class—an introduction to the periodic table’s lightest element, known for its abundance. However, hydrogen is rarely…
AfDB funds Sokodé Solar project
The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a financing package of €26.5 million (appox. US$29mn) to support the construction of a 62 MW peak greenfield solar photovoltaic…
S. Africa’s shift from coal to renewables
Just over 74% of South Africa’s electricity still comes from burning coal. In 2021, the country negotiated the Just Energy Transition Partnership with Germany, the UK, France, the US and…
Africa’s Role in Global Energy Shifts
Africa is emerging as a key player in the global energy transition, harnessing its vast renewable resources, abundant hydrocarbons and wealth of critical minerals. While challenges such as infrastructure gaps…
COP29 Declaration – Baku
In a pivotal gathering at the Palais des Nations, Azerbaijan’s COP29 Presidency and chair country of the recently established Baku Continuity Coalition on Urban, Multisectoral and Multilevel Climate Action, in…
Africa determined to lead on climate action
Africa Climate Week 2023 took place in Nairobi, Kenya parallel with the Africa Climate Summit, which saw 20 African Heads of State and Government highlight their countries’ commitment to spearhead…
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