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.
CEO of Uganda’s Bakulu Power finds her feet in renewable energy game Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 2 September 2017 Lucia Bakulumpagi-Wamala talks renewable power and courting investors.
Foreign investment: Is it spurring African growth? Published by Richard Li on 18 October 2016 Lower growth rates mean that attracting foreign investment is key to the continent’s future.
Investec: Off-grid solar could be as transformational for Africa as mobile phones Published by Kate Douglas on 6 October 2016 Investec Asset Management’s Mark Jennings shares why the firm just acquired a ‘significant shareholding’ in Mobisol.
BioTherm CEO Jasandra Nyker on renewable energy’s changing landscape Published by Justin Probyn on 5 October 2016 Speaking at the recent US-Africa Business Forum in New York.
How one of South Africa’s largest solar projects will add to the energy mix Published by Siyanda Mflathelwa on 15 August 2016 The recent financial closing of the 100MW Kathu Solar Park transaction catalyses the construction of one of the largest renewable energy transactions in the South African market.
Electricity projects are energising Africa’s development Published by Philip Lindop on 4 July 2016 Renewable energy and natural gas are set to change the nature of electricity production in Africa.
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.
Young Tanzanian switching on rural areas with solar energy Published by Staff Writer on 21 October 2015 ‘Electricity supply is really important for the development of a country. Without electricity, New York or Johannesburg would just be villages.’
Energy entrepreneur reveals just how tough it is to build a business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 June 2015 “The start-up process is very tough,” says entrepreneur Edward Kinyanjui.
Light at the end of the tunnel Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 4 April 2014 Africa’s promising power sector is generating interest in renewable sources.
Cape Verde – a model for wind power, but Euro headwinds provide a challenge Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 December 2013 Tourism is the main driver of the West African archipelago’s economy.
Indian wind power company sets up shop in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 6 October 2010 Indian wind turbine supplier, Suzlon Energy Limited, has announced that it will establish an office in South Africa.
Namibian mobile company utilises wind power Published by Claude Harding on 5 October 2010 Namibian mobile operator, MTC, has inaugurated its first fully-funded wind-powered solution to power its equipment in an area not served by the national electricity grid.
