Free State, South Africa - The Kruisvallei hydropower plant, a project of Red Rocket reached commercial operations on 25 February 2021.

Given the criticism dam construction has attracted in recent years, it might seem surprising that a hydropower boom is currently taking place in Africa.

Private sector investment in Africa’s power sector is growing rapidly, as James Gavin reports.  

Appointment of Cornelius Matthes as CEO of Dii Desert Energy (formerly Desertec Industrial Initiative) per January 1st, 2021 ...

Rashid Ali Abdallah, Executive Director of the African Energy Commission (AFREC), sees the electricity sector as the key driver...

Things are moving in the right direction for renewables in Sub-Saharan Africa, says Gunilla Nilsson.

Africa’s policymakers are becoming increasingly engaged in the implementation of measures to tackle global warming. Ian Lewis...

If renewable energy is to drive future growth, Africa will need to do more to attract finance and investment. James Gavin...