Karel Cornelissen: Shrinking power grids key to Africa’s electrification Published by Karel Cornelissen on 24 August 2018 Micro-grids are viewed as an ideal solution to bring power to regions without access in a quick and cost-effective way.
Japan’s engagement with Africa shows a long-term commitment to the continent Published by Otavio Veras on 23 August 2018 Japan’s strategy on Africa appears to be more holistic than that of China.
Startup snapshot: Tanzanian company sees opportunity in waste management Published by Justin Probyn on 21 August 2018 Phenix Recycling connects innovative startups using waste as a resource with businesses that are struggling to responsibly manage their trash.
Interview: How winning the Zayed Sustainability Prize benefited an all-girls rural high school Published by Staff Writer on 2 August 2018 ‘The prize is an important initiative because it inspires change. It harnesses the youth to empower and enable communities to implement sustainable development projects.’
Urbanisation in sub-Saharan Africa: Access to electricity Published by Otavio Veras on 19 July 2018 The centrepiece of the evolution of any city is access to electricity.
Is sub-Saharan Africa ready for the electric vehicle revolution? Published by World Economic Forum on 10 July 2018 When Francis Romano imported his first electric vehicle, a Nissan Leaf, into Kenya in 2016, it was held up at the port because customs officials had never seen one before.
Startup snapshot: Earn rental income by leasing solar panels to businesses in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 3 July 2018 Using blockchain to power developing countries with solar energy.
Profit-making idea: Fuelling the future using clean energy Published by Nelly Murungi on 13 June 2018 Africa’s challenge of delivering energy to every household could be solved by going off-grid.
Dele Kuti: Africa could be the world’s next big oil and gas energy play Published by Dele Kuti on 10 May 2018 Africa’s oil and gas market is likely to grow for at least the next 20 years, writes Standard Bank’s Dele Kuti.
Profit-making idea: Old clothes – restyle, reinvigorate, burn Published by Justin Probyn on 9 May 2018 Deepa Dosaja believes there is opportunity in breathing new life into old garments or burning them for energy.
Marubini Raphulu: The inevitability of renewable energy and how South Africa will benefit Published by Marubini Raphulu on 5 April 2018 Hulisani CEO talks renewable energy.
Africa Deal Roundup Q1 2018: Substantial private equity activity in the energy sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 April 2018 The first quarter of 2018 saw substantial private equity deal activity in the energy sector, particularly renewable power.
The journey so far: Erwin Spolders, CEO, REDAVIA Published by Justin Probyn on 8 March 2018 ‘Every good business starts with a “bad” idea; no business starts with a fully-baked, perfect product-market-fitted proposition.’
From solar irons to shavers, off-grid power push aims to light up incomes Published by Isaiah Esipisu on 6 March 2018 African renewable energy fund backs businesses that aim to cut up-front costs of clean power.
