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Project supports the Senegalese government’s target to enhance universal access to electricity by increasing its generation capacity.Article -
Given the criticism dam construction has attracted in recent years, it might seem surprising that a hydropower boom is currently taking place in...Article -
Private sector investment in Africa’s power sector is growing rapidly, as James Gavin reports.Article -
Funding approvals and EPC selection move Globeleq's Mozambique Temane Power Project Forward.Article -
Appointment of Cornelius Matthes as CEO of Dii Desert Energy (formerly Desertec Industrial Initiative) per January 1st, 2021Article -
Will the October peace deal between Sudan’s transitional government and rebel groups have a positive impact on the oil sector in neighbouring South...Article -
The East African seaboard is the last great energy prize going. But its potential is not yet realised.Article -
German-Spanish company pens wind energy deal to help power 400,000 Ethiopian households. But does it go far enough for the country's fast-growing,...Article -
At the Rabai Power Ltd. (RPL) plant, supplying electricity to hundred-thousands of homes and business is always an exciting task. With high...Article -
Rashid Ali Abdallah, Executive Director of the African Energy Commission (AFREC), sees the electricity sector as the key driver for economic...Article -
Joseph Cudjoe, Deputy Minister of Energy responsible for Finance and Infrastructure, tells us how he sees Ghana’s power sector developing in the...Article -
Things are moving in the right direction for renewables in Sub-Saharan Africa, says Gunilla Nilsson.Article -
Africa’s policymakers are becoming increasingly engaged in the implementation of measures to tackle global warming. Ian Lewis reports.Article -
If renewable energy is to drive future growth, Africa will need to do more to attract finance and investment. James Gavin reports on progress.Article -
Part of the Energy&HER series at aef 2020, African Mini-grids hosted a discussion on how critical is to build relationships with communities, and...Article -
Part of the Energy&HER series are aef 2020, this discussion examines the relationship between gender-based violence (GBV) and the energy sector.Article -
A panel discussion, part of the Energy&HER series at aef 2020, presenting data-driven evidence on how gender-balanced businesses perform...Article -
Digital Dialogue hosted by IFC, World Bank and MIGA at aef 2020, during the Digital Energy Festival.Article -
Digital Dialogue Hosted by Solar Power Europe at aef 2020, during the Digital Energy Festival.Article -
Digital Dialogue hosted by Forum Sponsor Aggreko, at aef 2020 during the Digital Energy Festival.Article -
Masterclass hosted by aef 2020 sponsors Trina Solar, during the Digital Energy Festival.Article -
Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO of SEforALL and Chairwoman of AEF 2019, answers our questionsArticle -
The Covid-19 epidemic has delayed power projects and thrown future spending plans into doubt across Africa. But those working in the sector say...Article -
Masterclass hosted by Project Isizwe at aef2020, during the Digital Energy Festival.Article -
Masterclass hosted by Wärtsila at aef2020, during the Digital Energy Festival.Article -
Masterclass hosted by 5th Element Group at aef2020, during the Digital Energy Festival.Article -
Country Spotlight session on Mozambique, for aef2020 during the Digital Energy Festival.Article -
Country Spotlight session on Algeria, for aef2020 during the Digital Energy Festival.Article -
Country Spotlight session, from aef2020 during the Digital Energy Festival.Article -
A target of Sustainable Energy for All before 2030 is well underway, and remains a viable ambition even in spite of the challenges of 2020. Around...Article -
On 2nd November ESKOM's CEO André de Ruyter and Tshifhiwa Bernard Magoro, Head of South Africa’s IPP Office Co-Chaired an intimate boardroom during...Article -
The Gambia National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC), with the support of the African Legal Support Facility, has issued a Request for...Article -
Winning company Konexa named during final panel of Africa Energy Form 2020, receiving prize fund of USD $5,000. The competition inspired team-...Article -
Over 20 years Trina Solar has grown from a top-class photovoltaic module supplier to the world’s leading PV and smart energy total solutions provider...Article -
Following a 10-month selection process, the Organisation for the Harmonisation of Business Law in Africa (OHADA) has retained a team led by Shearman...Article -
By Linda Munyengeterwa, IFC Regional Director for Infrastructure in the Middle East and AfricaArticle -
"We cannot pretend that Africa will escape from COVID-19 unscathed. The impact of the pandemic has been significant and will be long-lasting, with...Article -
The Covid-19 crisis has highlighted the need for Africa to develop flexible energy systems in which renewables and decentralised technologies play a...Article -
"As countries across sub-Saharan Africa seek universal access to electricity, the thirst for off-grid solutions and products is growing apace", a...Article -
Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor A/S (BWSC) is a Danish engineering and contracting company that develops, builds, operates and owns...Article -
Bollfilter & KIRCH is one of the world's leading filter manufacturer and filtration specialist for liquids and gases.Article -
For the first time, Eskom CEO André de Ruyter and Tshifhiwa Bernard Magoro, Head of South Africa’s IPP Office will Co-Chair an intimate boardroom on...Article -
The winners of the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) Solar Awards 2020 were unveiled during first-of-its kind online eventArticle -
The following article is a transcribed extract from the aef2.0 digital broadcast “Women, Energy and Agriculture”Article -
The Africa Energy Forum will host a special presentation on 21st October at 10am (South Africa time) by EMROD CEO and Founder Greg Kushnir,...Article -
As power cuts take their toll on Zimbabwe’s economy, private companies are finding innovative solutions to keep their businesses going. Tendai Marima...Article -
Renewables are mounting a growing challenge, but thermal energy continues to play an important role in Africa’s power mix. Neil Ford reports on...Article -
Mozambique’s agricultural and industrial sectors hold great potential for growth, but its business environment will remain challenging if reforms are...Article -
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and EnergyNet, organisers of the Africa Energy Forum (aef), have created the ‘African Utility of Future’...Article -
Solar companies and solar individuals have responded with great interest to the inaugural AFSIA Solar Awards competition, the African solar industry’...Article -
Hydrogen will play a pivotal role in achieving an affordable, clean and sustainable economy. It allows for cost-efficient bulk transport and storage...Article -
Africa Energy Forum 2020 joins forces with the African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa and Oil & Gas Council’s Africa Assembly to host Digital...Article -
In this exclusive interview, Dr. Kevin Kariuki, Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth, African Development Bank Group...Article -
Boutheina Ben Yaghlane, General Manager of the Tunisian Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC) answers our questions about the actions the...Article -
The Islamic Development Bank has moved rapidly to put together a $2.3bn package of support for its member countries in response to the economic and...Article -
As pressure builds to phase out fossil fuels in Africa, NJ Ayuk argues that we must not rob our continent of the benefits it can realise from oil and...Article -
Following the postponement of aef to October 2020, organisers hosted the digital content and networking platform ‘aef2.0’ for Africa’s energy...Article -
Renewable energy offers solutions to Nigeria’s chronic energy shortages and big opportunities for investment. Dianna Games reportsArticle -
Over 50% of African energy market participants polled by African Business Magazine say that Covid-19 will have an impact on their investment strategy...Article -
SHEARMAN & STERLING HELP ITS CLIENT ACHIEVE FINANCIAL CLOSE ON ONE OF THE LARGEST GREENFIELD MINING PROJECT FINANCINGS, THE $1.4 BILLION...Article -
Interview with Gustavo Fernandes, Head of International Development at Voltalia.Article -
Actis is a leading private capital investor in the growth markets of Africa, Asia and Latin America. Lekela delivers sustainable, reliable and...Article -
Clément Faure, Head of Business Development, Mining and Hybrids at Total Eren, on why hybrid solutions are at the core of tomorrow’s sustainable...Article -
The Lake Turkana Wind Power Project is Africa’s largest wind farm, producing up to 310MW of clean, renewable energy, that is injected into the Kenyan...Article -
WE WELCOME NEW CEO OF SEforALL DAMILOLA OGUNBIYI AS OUR OFFICIAL aef 2020 CHAIRWOMANArticle -
Rob Schueffner, Hybrid Energy Solutions Manager for Caterpillar Electric Power, provides an update on Caterpillar’s advanced microgrid technologies...Article -
A new record low solar price of 1.35 cents per kWh was created in Abu Dhabi. It gives developers and investors much pressure that translates into...Article -
This EnergyNet Digital Broadcast "Focused Conversation on the Developmental Impacts of REIPPPP" will provide an insight into the TENTRANS...Article -
International wind energy development company Windlab poised to rapidly remobilise work across entire region, fast-tracking advanced and early...Article -
Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) are an immediate and accessible solution for economic reform and job creation in South Africa, write Kelley Starke...Article -
Green bonds are fast becoming the rage across the continent. Tom Minney reports on recent developments in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa....Article -
Despite myriad challenges, Africa’s uptake of renewable energy is belatedly moving in the right direction. David Thomas examines how the exciting...Article -
How does Sustainability and Climate Finance look today for green energy champions Camco? Geoff Sinclair, Managing Director, discusses how the...Article -
Martin McCann and Felicity Brown point at how the increase of battery storage demand has put the focus on the raw commodity components required...Article -
In its mission to support infrastructure development, PIDG is strongly committed to sustainability. But, as CEO Philippe Valahu tells Dr Desné Masie...Article -
AFRICA ENERGY FORUM 2019 SAW THE LAUNCH OF ‘AEF DAILIES,’ AN EVENT NEWSPAPER PACKED WITH SESSION HIGHLIGHTS, PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND DETAILS OF...Article -
AFRICA ENERGY FORUM 2019 SAW THE LAUNCH OF ‘AEF DAILIES,’ AN EVENT NEWSPAPER PACKED WITH SESSION HIGHLIGHTS, PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND DETAILS OF...Article -
The power monufacturer has been awarded two power plant EPC contracts in Latin America, total over 400 MW, followed by O&M agreementsArticle -
Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Italian gas and oil company ENI, has likened Mozambique’s liquefied natural gas potential to a “feast”.Article -
Fabio Scala is the managing director of Further Markets, a consultancy firm specialising in Southern Africa. Over the last decade, he has...Article -
A profile of IFC Industry Specialist, Sean WhittakerArticle -
Capital and expertise from Scatec Solar, KLP and Norfund enabled the construction of Mozambique’s first large-scale solar power plant. The Mocuba...Article -
Africa cannot afford to be left behind in the global transition to renewable energy but many challenges lie in its way, says Dianna GamesArticle -
86 MW facility, known as Sirius, expected to produce 217 GWh and lead to abatement of more than 180,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.Article -
Impending enthusiasm and an increase in the variety of funding seem to be two key factors moving the industry forward.Article -
Recent outbursts of opportunities combined with the readiness of potential investors from overseas are definitely bringing on a formidable momentum...Article -
First grid-connected project supported by REPP to begin full construction. The UK government-funded REPP is set to continue support for country’s...Article -
"We’re seeing countries like Kenya, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, really making a lot of smart decisions to get electricity to as many people as...Article -
Globeleq, the leading independent power producer in sub-Saharan Africa, and IPS (West Africa), a company owned by the Aga Khan Fund for Economic...Article -
A close look at how Altaaqa Global Energy Services is progressively changing the energy landscape with upgraded power technologies and flexible...Article -
SolarPower Europe presents case studies that showcase the advantages of digitalisation in the face of the new solar wave.Article -
For more than 12 years, a plan has been evolving and progressing in Senegal’s energy sector, building to a situation now where the region’s first...Article -
THREE YEARS AGO, A WORLD BANK MEETING IN NAIROBI BROUGHT TOGETHER REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, COMPANIES FROM THE ENERGY SPACE AND A HOST OF...Article -
In July 2019, the Lake Turkana Wind Power project was officially inaugurated in Kenya by President Uhuru Kenyatta.Article -
Development lessons learnt - with Norton Rose Fulbright's Dan Metcalfe and Laura KiweluArticle -
A round-up of progress on energy-generating projects around Southern Africa, with updates of schemes that are either in the pipeline or have been...Article -
The region has some major plans under way. Neil Ford profiles the energy landscape of East Africa.Article -
There has been a remarkable level of innovation in East African power-sector development, says Neil Ford in his overview of policy and investment in...Article -
Morocco’s efforts to make good on its ambitious renewable power targets are now paying dividends, "Ian Lewis" reports.Article -
East Africa can be a difficult market, but the region offers significant opportunities for companies that take the time to understand the terrain,...Article
All interviews
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Session focused on Nigeria and the recent developments of its energy sector. This panel took place on Day 3 of the 2019 Africa Energy Forum.Article -
Interview with Hans Olav Kvalvaag, SVP of New Ventures, Scatec SolarArticle -
aef TV speaks with Bob Chesnutt, Senior Project Director, Anergi. Click the image below to listen.Article -
aef TV speaks with H.E Hon. Bachir Ismael Ouedraogo, Minister of Energy, Burkina Faso. Click the image below to listen.Article -
aef TV speaks with H.E. Hon. Gesler E Murray, Minister of Energy & Mining, Liberia. Click the image below to listen.Article -
aef TV speaks with Andre Turmel, Partner & Co-Head, Fasken. Click the image below to listen.Article -
aef TV speaks with Emmanuel Antwi-Dwarks, CEO, Volta River Authority. Click the image below to listen.Article -
aef TV speaks with Chris Antenonopolis, CEO, Lekela. Click the image below to listen.Article -
aef TV speaks with Manuel Mota, CEO, Mota-Engil Africa. Click the image below to listen.Article -
aef TV speaks with Rob James, Canadian Commercial Director, Clean Tech and Energy. Click the image below to listen.Article -
aef TV speaks with Gabriel Lorenzi, SVP, Galileo Technologies. Click the image below to listen.Article -
aef TV speaks with Maria Pena, CEO, ICEX. Click the image below to listen.Article -
aef TV interview speaks with Thomas Timmins, Partner, Gowling WLG. Click the image below to listen.Article -
aef TV speaks with Andy Herscowitz, Co-ordinator, Power Africa. Click the image below to listen.Article -
aef TV speaks with H.E. Dr Slim Feriani, Minister for Industry & SMEs, Tunisia. Click the image below to listen.Article -
aef TV speaks with H.E. Hon. Fortune Chasi, Minister of Energy & Power Development, Zimbabwe. Click the image below to listen.Article -
aef TV speaks with Karen Breytenbach, Head of IPP Office, South Africa. Click the image below to listen.Article -
aef TV speaks with Romain Py, Head of Transactions, AIIM. Click the image below to listen.Article -
aef TV speaks with Anand Naidoo, Managing Executive - Client Coverage, ABSA. Click the image below to listen.Article -
aef TV interview with Jason Harlan, CEO, Fieldstone. Click the image below to listen.Article -
aef TV speaks with H.E. Hon. Dr Teshome Tafesse Beyene, State Minister, Ministry of Finance, Ethiopia. Click the image below to listen.Article
ALL REPORTS
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The Lake Turkana Wind Power Project is Africa’s largest wind farm, producing up to 310MW of clean, renewable energy, that is injected into the Kenyan...Article
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WHICH TECHNOLOGIES WILL HAVE THE BIGGEST IMPACT ON AFRICA’S ENERGY SECTOR IN 2019 AND BEYOND?Article -
FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME, AFRICA ENERGY FORUM 2019 WAS DELIGHTED TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM TO RECOGNISE POWER PROJECTS WHICH REACHED FINANCIAL CLOSE OR...Article -
FROM 11-14TH JUNE 2,010 ATTENDEES, 10 MINISTERS, 9 SECRETARIES OF STATE AND 312 SPEAKERS GATHERED IN LISBON FOR THE 21ST AFRICA ENERGY FORUM (AEF).Article -
Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Italian gas and oil company ENI, has likened Mozambique’s liquefied natural gas potential to a “feast”.Article
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Carlos Finat, CEO of the Chilean Renewable Energy Association (ACERA) shares his views on Chile's present and future renewable energy strategy, what...Article -
Recent outbursts of opportunities combined with the readiness of potential investors from overseas are definitely bringing on a formidable momentum...Article
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A comprehensive report by Professor Anton Eberhard and Gabrielle Dyson, this review groups evidence from 2003 onwards of the impact of...Article -
PRESS RELEASE: INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY REGARDING HYDROCARBON EXPLORATION IN THE UCAYALI REGIONArticle -
2018’s general election re-established sector optimism for Colombia in the oil & gas space after years of stagnation and limited internal...Article -
BRIMMING WITH POTENTIAL, ARGENTINA REMAINS SOUTH AMERICA’S LARGEST GAS PRODUCER. ITS 2018 OUTPUT REACHED 38.9 BILLION CUBIC METRES, A RISE OF 0....Article -
PERU IS RICH IN NATURAL RESOURCES AND HAS GAINED A REPUTATION AS ONE OF THE FASTEST-GROWING ECONOMIES IN THE REGION, PROMOTING REGIONAL TRADE THROUGH...Article
Digital Broadcasts
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This opening panel set the stage for aef 2.0 as it looked at how the pandemic will impact on investment into energy in Africa in the short, medium...Article -
Gas on the continent is at a precarious stage because of the abundance of discovered but as yet undeveloped resource, low oil prices, competitive...Article -
The broadcast shined a light on energy developments within Morocco and the countries regional role. The broadcast addressed ONHYM’s plans for gas...Article -
Major corporations that influence economic performance are changing their utility structures to meet the growing desire to be carbon neutral through...Article -
Damilola Ogunbiyi from SEforALL kicked off this panel by briefing the audience on the latest SDG7 tracking report which came out in late May,...Article -
Our esteemed panel led by moderator Dimitri Papaefstratiou, Partner, DLA Piper, discussed how the public and private sector can work together to...Article -
This rich discussion gave an agricultural perspective on energy with Mbali Nwoko, CEO of Green Terrace, setting the scene by outlining what she needs...Article -
Partnership and collaboration were the key themes running through this lively discussion where panellists from three DFIs – EIB, DFC and IFC – plus J...Article -
COVID-19 has left healthcare systems struggling around the world. With the pandemic spreading through Africa, where health services are most fragile...Article -
This important Country Spotlight explored the current state of play in Ghana, the future of energy developments and the Ghanaian response to COVID-19...Article -
As Kenya continues to make strides in delivering clean energy, the importance of adapting a grid to manage the variable supply increases. Our...Article -
In the famous words of Sir Winston Churchill, Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste. While EU leaders are backing a COVID-19 recovery strategy...Article -
This EnergyNet Digital Broadcast "Focused Conversation on the Developmental Impacts of REIPPPP" will provide an insight into the TENTRANS...Article
ALL ENERGYNET MAGAZINES
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Sixth issue of the EnergyNet Magazine, released on June 2020.Article -
Fifth issue of the EnergyNet Magazine, released on March 2020.Article -
Forth issue of the EnergyNet Magazine, released on December 2019.Article -
Third issue of the EnergyNet Magazine, released on October 2019.Article -
Second issue of the EnergyNet Magazine, released on August 2019.Article
