Startup snapshot: Electric bicycles powered by the Namibian sun Published by Justin Probyn on 4 January 2018 SunCycles produces solar-powered electric bicycles and scooters, among other things.
Financing innovative technology solutions to power Africa Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2017 Off-grid energy company M-Kopa secures significant funding from Stanbic Bank.
Improved electricity supply can be a game changer for African businesses Published by Paul Cleal on 31 October 2017 As African economies evolve, the services sector is growing as a proportion of these economies, and electricity is a non-negotiable ingredient for businesses in this sector to operate efficiently.
Shale gas in South Africa: Game-changer or damp squib? Published by Robert Scholes on 10 October 2017 A viable gas find in South Africa, even if quite small, would potentially transform the national energy economy.
The growing importance of renewable power in Africa Published by Jonathan Ward on 25 September 2017 There’s growing consensus that, to make better progress toward full electrification, Africa will need a different approach.
Financing green energy infrastructure in Africa Published by Jeremy Wakeford on 20 September 2017 Green bonds could potentially play an important role in channelling currently low-yielding funds into Africa’s burgeoning green energy sector.
Rise of renewable energy is “disruptive moment” for power sector Published by Press Office on 12 September 2017 There are opportunitie for utilities in developing countries to build on international power reform experience and design future power markets and operating systems.
The journey so far: Ademola Adesina, CEO, Rensource Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 September 2017 ‘I wish I knew how much emotional volatility is involved in being an entrepreneur.’
The journey so far: NJ Ayuk, CEO, Centurion Law Group Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 August 2017 ‘I took every call, stayed up late, cut out crazy friends, and used the best of my legal education to make Africa work for me.’
‘Solar key to sustainable energy supply in Nigeria,’ says report Published by Power Nigeria on 26 August 2017 In the oil-soaked West African nation of 187 million people, solar is slowly infiltrating every part of society.
Unpacking renewable energy in Africa Published by Johan Burger on 26 July 2017 Given the lack of infrastructure throughout most of Africa, governments can design their systems from scratch, and in the process leapfrog the industrial age electricity systems.
Startup snapshot: Talking business with solar irrigation company Published by Justin Probyn on 20 July 2017 Educating farmers on good agricultural practices has been SunCulture’s most successful form of marketing.
Renewables and Africa’s energy future Published by Thomas Ladner on 5 July 2017 The cost of renewables – particularly solar panels – has fallen significantly over recent years, bringing mass produced clean energy into the realms of reality.
Green airports of the future Published by Michael Otieno on 20 June 2017 When it comes to “green airports” in Africa, South Africa is ahead with three solar-powered domestic airports.