South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA)

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) is a not-for-profit industry body representing the united voice of wind energy in South Africa. Established in 1998, the association has played a central role in advocating for the advancement of sustainable energy practices and policies, supporting the development of a resilient and competitive wind energy sector. SAWEA represents members across the full wind power value chain, including developers, manufacturers, service providers, investors and professional services. As a member-driven association, it brings together local and international expertise to support the responsible growth of the industry and to align sector development with South Africa’s broader energy and economic objectives.

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Sustainable Energy

Powering Kenya’s Clean Energy Future: Insights from EPRA

Kenya is a leader in Africa’s renewable energy sector, with more than 90% of its electricity generated from clean sources. As the country works towards its target of 100% clean energy by 2035, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is playing a central role in this transition. In this interview, EPRA outlines the Authority’s […]

Battery Storage

President of the Republic of Zambia Officiates At The Launch of The Leopards Hill Solar And Battery Storage Project

LUSAKA; 21 April 2026: Globeleq, one of Africa’s leading independent power producers, has launched the Leopards Hill project, which will be Zambia’s largest hybrid renewable energy development, in the presence of Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, the President of the Republic of Zambia. The project combines a 250 MWp solar photovoltaic plant with a 150 MW/600 MWh […]

Energy access

Powering Africa’s Industrialised Future: A Conversation with Petrodex COO Mahmoud Merhi

As Africa accelerates its path toward industrialisation, the question of reliable and scalable energy supply remains central. In this context, Petrodex has emerged as a key player in integrating power generation, trading and infrastructure development across the continent. We spoke with Mahmoud Merhi, COO of Petrodex, about the company’s approach to powering energy-intensive industries, the […]

Transmission & Distribution

Amari Power Transmission becomes first Independent Transmission Project in Africa to reach financial close

Gridworks has reached financial close on the US$50m Amari Power Transmission project (“Amari”) in Uganda, marking a major landmark for the project and for electricity infrastructure investment on the continent. Amari is the first Independent Transmission Project (“ITP”) to reach this milestone. The project has been developed by Gridworks in close collaboration with the Government […]

Leadership

5 Minutes with NERSA Chairperson Thembani Bukula

Thembani Bukula, Chairperson of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), shares insights in this rapid-fire discussion on the regulatory shifts reshaping South Africa’s electricity sector. As the country accelerates reforms – from unbundling transmission and redefining market structures to enabling private generation and addressing grid constraints – NERSA sits at the centre of […]

Mining & Minerals

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright says clean cooking is a major focus of Africa policy for the Trump administration

Washington DC | 19, March, 2026 — U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright confirmed a major Africa policy focus: partnering with African governments to create the right conditions to solve the delivery challenges associated with clean cooking across the continent. Secretary Wright told the Powering Africa Summit (PAS) 2026 in Washington D.C. on Thursday: “This […]

News

Rockefeller Foundation, Global Energy Alliance Invest More Than US$100 Million To Expand Electricity in Africa

Mission 300 commitment has grown from US$10 million to US$100 million over past 19 months Strengthening delivery capacity, mobilizing private investment, accelerating project pipelines, and advancing Mission 300 efforts in nearly two dozen countries WASHINGTON, D.C. | March 19, 2026 —At the Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C., The Rockefeller Foundation and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (“Global […]

News

How multinational and local investors in Ogun are shaping Nigeria’s industrial revolution By Seyi Bakare

From Kajola’s dry port to Ewekoro’s cement plants, from Sagamu’s logistics parks to Ogun Waterside’s coastal trade, the story of Ogun State today is one of renewed ambitionBy Premium Times – Premium Times When the Ogun State delegation led by Governor Dapo Abiodun embarked on an investment promotion trip to China late August, it was not the first time a […]

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