Adam Cortese Interview | Powering Africa Summit (PAS)

Le Sommet sur la coopération énergétique en Afrique de l’Ouest, qui s’est tenu à Lomé du 3 au 5 décembre 2024, a réuni des gouvernementaux et des leaders mondiaux pour trois jours de discussions et de débats qui ont abordé les défis du développement de projets dans la région de la CEDEAO et promu la croissance […]

Known as one of most influential figures in the African power sector, Akinwole Omoboriowo heads up Genesis Energy Group, a multi-award winning energy infrastructure development, climate impact investment and asset management group of companies. EnergyNet caught up with him after he spoke at the Powering Africa Summit, 5-6 March, Washington DC.      What was […]

ENGIE Energy Access, Africa’s leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) and mini-grid solutions provider, has officially commenced the construction of 15 solar mini-grids in Zambia’s Eastern Province. This initiative is a crucial part of the transformative Increase Access to Electricity and Renewable Energy Production (IAEREP) programme, funded by the 11th European Development Fund and the European Union. By […]

With green hydrogen seen as a renewable resource that’s increasingly vital for a sustainable future, Africa is becoming a frontrunner in its production.  In advance of TECS24, Rumaitha Al Busaidi, Business Development Manager at Hydrom, talked to EnergyNet about Oman’s positioning as a green energy hub, and the learnings to be shared with other African […]

GE Vernova is on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. With its technologies already powering a significant percentage of installed power generation capacity across the continent, EnergyNet spoke to Mai Abdelhalim, President, Africa, to find out more in advance of PAS25. Your technologies are already powering over 40% of Africa […]

EnergyNet is excited to welcome Nedbank CIB to this year’s Youth Energy Summit in Cape Town, where the bank is playing an important role in supporting Africa’s next generation of energy professionals. As a leading financial institution committed to sustainability and inclusive growth, Nedbank CIB is investing in Africa’s future by empowering the continent’s youth […]

 Pioneering solar, wind, and battery storage projects boost position Egypt as North Africa’s renewable energy hub New projects demonstrate BII’s leading role in Egypt’s energy transition through patient capital, which supports grid resilience, green jobs and unlocks replicable climate innovation. CAIRO, 19 June 2025: British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact […]

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 15 July 2025 – AMEA Power, one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies in the region, is pleased to announce the successful commissioning of Egypt’s first-ever utility-scaled Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The 300 MWh facility, fully powered by solar PV energy, was delivered ahead of its scheduled commercial operation date (COD). […]