Energy access

Will Kenya achieve its 2030 electricity target? Kenya Power boss says yes, and explains

By Evans Ongwae Four years remain to 2030 – the year Kenya had set as the target for achieving universal access to electricity. Will this be met? Is the country on track? The Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Power, Dr Eng Joseph Siror, is of the view that Kenya is firmly on course with […]

Why Kenya is yet to properly unlock its renewable energy potential

By Evans Ongwae An analysis by the International Energy Agency (IEA) titled ‘Kenya 2024 Energy Policy Review’, acknowledges that the country has a diverse electricity mix. It states that nearly 90 percent of Kenya’s power generation arises from renewable sources, including geothermal (47 percent), hydro (21 percent), wind (16 percent) and solar (4 percent). Still, […]

Action needed to resolve emerging delays in implementing Kenya’s energy ambitions

By Evans Ongwae Kenya has developed a raft of policies and strategies to realise its ambitious energy goals – both in the near future and even beyond. The challenge, though, is whether everything in this massive jigsaw puzzle will fall in place at the right time. Over the last 20 years, the country has crafted […]

Beyond Energy Access: Why Off-Grid Solar Is Essential Economic Infrastructure

As governments and development institutions work to achieve universal energy access, off-grid solar is moving from the margins of Africa’s power sector to the centre of the conversation. Once seen primarily as a rural and last-mile electrification solution, distributed renewable energy (DRE) is increasingly recognised as a vital part of the infrastructure needed to power […]

From Energy to Water Security: Hashem Ghabashi of Acwa on Africa’s Industrial Transformation

As momentum builds towards the Africa Energy Forum 2026, held under the theme “Building Africa’s Industrialised Future,” Acwa’s President for Africa, Hashem Ghabashi, shares the company’s perspective on supporting Africa’s industrialisation and energy transition, as well as the key drivers behind its growing engagement across the continent, including the growing importance of integrated energy and […]

When cooking threatens health: What the Kenyan government is doing to increase adoption of clean cooking options

By Evans Ongwae, writer, Nation Media Group PLC Kenya is locked in a race to achieve universal access to clean cooking solutions by 2028. The drive is getting more urgent because of two key reasons: Time is running short, as the 2028 deadline is less than two years away. Also, high dependence on traditional cooking […]

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 […]

Twin City Energy Appoints Wilmot Asumeng as General Manager

Ghana’s 200MW combined cycle power plant elevates seasoned finance and power sector executive to lead the next phase of operations Takoradi, Ghana (March 5, 2026) – Amandi Energy LTD, trading as Twin City Energy (TCE), is the developer and operator of a 200MW combined cycle power plant in Aboadze, Ghana, is pleased to announce the […]

From Power Shortages to Baseload Stability: HYDRO-LINK’s 400kV Angola – DRC Interconnection

As power shortages continue to constrain industrial growth in southeastern DRC, HYDRO-LINK’s proposed 720 miles long, 400kV interconnection will transmit 1,200MW of surplus Angolan hydropower into the region’s mining corridor – positioning cross-border transmission as a commercially grounded solution to baseload instability. In this interview, Paul Hinks, Chairman of HYDRO-LINK, outlines how the Independent Transmission […]

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright is back to Powering Africa Summit 2026 to discuss energy access and clean cooking

26 February 2026 – Washington, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will return to Powering Africa Summit (PAS), taking place in Washington, D.C. on 19-20 March 2026, where he will take part in a fireside chat focused on energy access and clean cooking. Having provided a keynote address and participated in a fireside chat […]

Business Leaders Launch Action Plan to Scale Mini-grids in Africa, Outlining a Comprehensive and Clear Framework for Urgently Needed Regulatory, Financial and Industry Mobilisation

by AMDA | Jan 26, 2026 | New analysis highlighted in the plan shows strong government demand for mini-grids — connecting more than 115 million people — under the Mission 300 initiative, but rapid and decisive action is required by all stakeholders between 2026 and 2028. Nairobi, 26 January 2026 — Today, leading mini-grid company CEOs operating across Africa issued […]

Building Peace, One Megawatt at a Time: Dr. Sandrine Mubenga on the DRC’s Energy Future

Dr. Sandrine Mubenga, Director General of the Autorité de Régulation du secteur de l’Électricité (ARE), shares her insights on unlocking the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) vast energy potential. From landmark reforms to innovative projects in hydropower, solar, and mini-grids, she highlights how regulatory modernisation, regional infrastructure, and strategic initiatives like “Business for Peace” are […]

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From Energy to Water Security: Hashem Ghabashi of Acwa on Africa’s Industrial Transformation

As momentum builds towards the Africa Energy Forum 2026, held under the theme “Building Africa’s Industrialised Future,” Acwa’s President for Africa, Hashem Ghabashi, shares the company’s perspective on supporting Africa’s industrialisation and energy transition, as well as the key drivers behind its growing engagement across the continent, including the growing importance of integrated energy and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

ENN Book Club: The Black History Month Edit

In October, Black History Month is celebrated in the United Kingdom, and in February, it is celebrated in the United States. Black History is not confined to a single month: it encompasses the past, present, and future, shaping the world we live in today. Through literature, stories, and lived experiences, we gain insight into resilience, creativity, and the pursuit of justice. In this […]

Schneider Electric – the Future is Digital

Ifeanyi Odoh, Country President East Africa, Schneider Electric, spoke to EnergyNet about the new energy landscape, sustainability, the significance of data centres for East Africa, and the importance of digital infrastructure in powering the future. What is the New Energy Landscape, and what does it mean for sustainability? The New Energy Landscape is a new […]

TAQA Arabia – Pioneering CNG Solutions for East Africa

EnergyNet spoke with Adly Kafafy, Vice President Africa & New Ventures, TAQA Arabia, to find out about Tanzania’s first integrated CNG filling station and conversion centre, the country’s new LNG Virtual Pipeline, and the role of natural gas for the future. You have launched Tanzania’s first integrated compressed natural gas (CNG) filling station and conversion […]

PRESS RELEASE: How the East African Community (EAC) is set to Catalyse Digital Infrastructure and Regional Energy Integration

With data centres set to account for 20% of global energy use by 2050, is East Africa on the precipice of a global gold rush as it showcases a wealth of bankable businesses and unparalleled new energy potential? In 2024, following EnergyNet’s Powering Africa Summit in Washington DC, USA, Mara Holdings signalled their intent to […]

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 […]

Mining & Minerals

Guinea and United States Strengthen Energy Partnership During Powering Africa Summit

Washington, D.C., March 19, 2026 — The Minister of Energy of the Republic of Guinea, Mr. Laye-Sékou Camara, expressed his sincere appreciation to the Government of the United States and senior members of the U.S. Administration for their continued engagement and support for Guinea’s development priorities. Minister Camara emphasized that Guinea attaches great importance to the strengthening […]

Sun Africa, EXIM and African Ministers Set Project-Focused Tone at the Powering Africa Summit in Washington D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — 19 March 2026 — The Powering Africa Summit opened with a clear shift toward execution, as Summit Sponsor Sun Africa and senior government leaders called for bankable projects, scalable infrastructure and deeper U.S.-Africa investment ties. Adam Cortese, CEO of Sun Africa, framed energy as the backbone of industrial growth and cross-Atlantic partnership. […]

Minister outlines reforms executed in Nigeria’s power sector

By Kabir Yusuf, Accra, Ghana December 2, 2025 According to the Minister, Nigeria now has excess generation capacity, producing only about 6,000 megawatts while capable of generating an additional 8,000 megawatts. Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Tuesday outlined major reforms undertaken in the last two years to revive the country’s electricity sector, saying […]

West African Ministers push for deeper energy integration, regional power market

By Kabir Yusuf, Accra, Ghana – December 3, 2025 They spoke during a ministerial roundtable themed “Maximising the Power of Regional Collaboration to Scale Up Energy Development.” The Nigerian Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Tuesday joined his counterparts from Ghana, Liberia, and Ghana to call for deeper regional cooperation to address electricity shortages, secure […]

Nigeria targets power supply for entire West Africa – Minister

By Kabir Yusuf, Accra, Ghana – December 3, 2025 The minister noted that regional energy security is tied to Nigeria’s success, noting that the country holds the largest gas reserves in the region and must play a central role in sustaining the West African power market. Although Nigeria is unable to provide regular electricity for […]

The ZimZam Pulse

The Zimbabwe Zambia Energy Projects Summit 2025 took place on the 26 – 28 November 2025 at the Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya, Livingstone Resort. A luxurious resort located in Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, Zambia, with views of the Zambezi River and is closely located to Victoria Falls. The summit, held under the theme “Mines and Energy: How Stakeholders have Fast-Tracked Private Sector […]

Zambia and Zimbabwe Throw Open Their Energy Sectors as Private Capital Rushes to Light Millions

Mozel Chimuka, Agora Village, AfricaWorks | LUSAKA, 27 November 2025 — Nearly ten million Zambians have never switched on a light in their own homes. Across the border, Zimbabwe’s national utility connects 50,000 households per year; its new binding commitment demands 320,000. Both nations have now staked billions on pledges to achieve universal electricity access […]

Unlock the Billion Dollar Vault Hidden Inside Zimbabwe’s Energy Liberalisation

Mozel Chimuka, Agora Village, AfricaWorks | LUSAKA, 27 November 2025 — Zimbabwe currently generates significantly less electricity than required to keep basic lights on, yet the government audaciously demands that private investors triple available capacity within six short years to feed a voracious mining beast that never sleeps. This paradoxical mandate requires the state to […]

Tour of Rare Earths in the Energy Transition

Mining & Minerals

Tour of Rare Earths in the Energy Transition

Tour of Critical Minerals for the Energy Transition – Andy Calitz and Mary Hemmingsen

Mining & Minerals

Tour of Critical Minerals for the Energy Transition – Andy Calitz and Mary Hemmingsen

Take a look back: aef 2019 Country Spotlight, Zimbabwe

Southern Africa

Take a look back: aef 2019 Country Spotlight, Zimbabwe

The Africa Energy Forum 2025

The Africa Energy Forum 2025

The Energy Post Podcast | Green Energy Transition | Transitioning Kenya and the Region

The Energy Post Podcast | Green Energy Transition | Transitioning Kenya and the Region

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright Keynote Speech & Fireside Chat with Rajiv Shah | Powering Africa Summit 2026

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright Keynote Speech & Fireside Chat with Rajiv Shah | Powering Africa Summit 2026

Sarah Lane, Denham Capital | West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS) 2025

Sarah Lane, Denham Capital | West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS) 2025

Michael Konadu, GE Vernova | West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS) 2025

Michael Konadu, GE Vernova | West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS) 2025

Eunice Biritwum, Energy Commission | West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS) 2025

Eunice Biritwum, Energy Commission | West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS) 2025

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