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.
South Africa faces difficult times, but disaster is not inevitable Published by Danny Bradlow on 1 March 2016 Many people still fear that South Africa is on the verge of disaster.
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.
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.
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.
Evaluating risk in the African energy market Published by Heleen Goussard on 12 August 2015 The recent downturn in commodity prices and the resulting impact on the finances of many African countries has resulted in significant changes in the risk profile of the African energy market.
Energy projects: Three ways African governments can better attract private capital Published by Kate Douglas on 6 August 2015 Genesis Electricity’s CEO highlights three policies that governments should pursue.
Start-up snapshot: Turning coconut waste into an energy source Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 August 2015 Kencoco makes charcoal briquettes from recycled coconut waste.
10 ways to finance Africa’s energy opportunity Published by Caroline Kende-Robb on 24 July 2015 Can we stave off catastrophic climate change while building the energy systems needed to power growth?
Easier financing is helping fast track energy projects and bridge gaps, says Standard Bank Published by Staff Writer on 11 June 2015 More workable and pragmatic models for project finance are helping improve the pace of projects in Africa and remove some of the bottlenecks.
Start-up snapshot: Wind power to improve rural electrification in Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 March 2015 Kenefas Energy Solution seeks to design and manufacture micro wind turbines that generate up to 1KW for use in rural areas.
How Uganda is turning waste into power Published by Sophie Mbugua on 3 February 2015 Across East Africa, increases in processing of agricultural products is being accompanied by an increase in organic waste.
Ten reasons why 2015 is a crucial year for Africa Published by Caroline Kende-Robb on 21 January 2015 The year ahead holds incredible opportunity – as well as considerable risk.
Africa’s transforming energy sector demands new approach from industry players Published by Staff Writer on 6 November 2014 “There is no sign of Africa’s exploration activity slowing down, and the continent is expected to continue on its growth path as its attractiveness as an investment destination for the sector becomes ever more apparent due to its untapped resources and potential of new discoveries.”