Power privatisation: Kenya case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 5 May 2016 In our series on privatisation in Africa, we look at the recent experiences of five nations in their missions to increase electricity supply. This week we look at Kenya.
Manufacturing solar panels in East Africa: Rising demand, but challenges remain Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 March 2016 ‘If I told my wife I am going to set up another solar factory somewhere in Africa, she will either divorce me or kill me,’ says Haijo Kuper, MD of solar panel maker Solinc.
Solar company bringing the ‘modern lifestyle’ to rural Rwanda and Tanzania Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 March 2016 Berlin-based solar company Mobisol has sold 40,000 home solar systems to mostly low-income earners in off-grid locations.
Africa’s first solar-powered airport launches in George Published by Justin Probyn on 1 March 2016 The solar farm is set to supply George Airport with 41% of its energy for the next 25 to 30 years.
East Africa: Rural, off-grid consumers can now watch TV Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 February 2016 M-KOPA has unveiled a 16-inch, solar-powered digital flat-screen TV, targeted at low-income consumers residing in off-grid areas.
How players are powering a Lagos football pitch one step at a time Published by Kate Douglas on 2 February 2016 We talk to the man behind this kinetic energy technology to find out how it compares to other renewable energy solutions, and the future it has on the continent.
Kenya: How Shell has boosted fuel sales by revamping its convenience stores Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 31 January 2016 Partnerships with retailers and restaurants lead to increase in fuel sales.
East African company moving from selling only solar energy to ‘everything’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 January 2016 A look at M-KOPA’s potentially game-changing new strategy of selling low-income customers everything from smartphones to cooking stoves.
Opinion: Renewable energy a win-win African investment opportunity Published by Bertrams Lukstins on 5 January 2016 The renewable energy sector is gaining traction in many African countries.
An asset financing model for rural households in Uganda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 November 2015 How a Uganda-based company is allowing low-income customers to buy solar energy kits and appliances.
Why R&B star Akon developed a financing model for solar energy in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 9 October 2015 We talk to Akon about his solar energy initiative in Africa.
Fund manager expecting broader opportunities to exit renewable energy assets Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 October 2015 The Africa Renewable Energy Fund hopes to exit its investments within 10 years.
Zambian entrepreneur on running a biodiesel and soap production business Published by Kate Douglas on 14 September 2015 Why this aeronautical engineer decided to return to Zambia to try his hand at entrepreneurship and biodiesel production.
Why the fossil fuel subsidies pump should be switched off Published by Max Bankole Jarrett on 19 August 2015 The swift end of fuel subsidies and redirection of the funds currently wasted on them will help to avert climate catastrophe and charge up the low carbon economy.
