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West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WA-ECS) Celebrated as Milestone for Sustainable Energy Development, with Two Projects Signed

The West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WA-ECS), held in Lomé, Togo, from December 3-5, brought together governments and international energy leaders for three days of discussions and debate, addressing project development challenges in the ECOWAS region, promoting sustainable energy growth across West Africa, with two projects already signed. On Tuesday 3 December, after welcome remarks from […]

AMEA Power – Committed to West Africa’s Renewable Energy Potential

AMEA Power is one of the fastest-growing companies in renewable energy. As lead sponsor of the West African Energy Cooperation Summit (WA_ECS), Joel Musikingala, Senior Manager of Project Development, spoke to EnergyNet about the company’s commitment to West Africa, and the opportunities that lie ahead. The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed solar plant is Togo’s first […]

Unlocking Opportunities and Driving Progress: Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit

The Zimbabwe-Zambia (Zim-Zam) Energy Projects Summit will take place from November 18-20, 2024, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and could not be more timely. With the governments of both countries making innovative structural changes to make energy projects more bankable, appetite for investment is high. This is the opportunity to secure a more sustainable energy future for both Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Professor Joseph Mutale, ZARENA, on Driving the Transition to Sustainable Energy, Zambia’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), and Innovations in Zambia’s Energy Sector

Zambia Renewable Energy Association (ZARENA) is empowering Zambia to build a sustainable energy future. Professor Joseph Mutale, Chairman, spoke to EnergyNet about the importance of knowledge sharing, capacity-building initiatives, the role of the private sector and the innovations that are positioning the country as a leader in the renewable energy transition. ZARENA is driving Zambia’s […]

Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit 2024 – Powering a Sustainable Future

Edington Mazambani, Chief Executive Officer of the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA), talks to EnergyNet about the pivotal role of the southern region for Africa, and why now is the time to unlock its potential for growth, innovation, and collaboration. Why is this summit so important? This summit will provide a platform for Zimbabwe and […]

S.Africa’s Data Hub Future: Clean Energy is Non-Negotiable

Datacentres are poised for major growth – not least in South Africa, where they could help drive regional economic growth and job creation. Richard Doyle, MD, JUWI Renewable Energies, and a speaker at aef24 in Barcelona, explains why embracing clean energy solutions will be essential. Data centres are quickly becoming pivotal to South Africa’s economic […]

Balancing Power Demand: A Synergistic Approach With Renewable And Gas Power Projects

As developing economies (particularly Asian and African countries) grapple with the ever-increasing demand for energy and the pressing need to reduce carbon emissions, finding a sustainable and efficient way to balance power demand has become a paramount concern. One promising approach involves the integration of renewable energy sources with gas power projects. This synergistic combination […]

African Countries’ Key Takeaways From The Indian Power Sector

Africa added more than 26 GW of renewable energy capacity and had an average of USD 5 BN in investments between 2010-2020 (while USD 0.5 BN average investment was made from 2000-2009), according to a study by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)1. Despite this growth, only 2% of global investments in renewable energy over the […]

Relyez And Veers Group Announce Strategic Joint Venture To Address South Africa’s Energy Challenges

[Shenzhen & Cape Town & Barcelona, 26 June 2024] – RelyEZ, a Bloomberg Tier 1 provider of innovative energy storage solutions, and Veers Group, a pioneer in South Africa’s renewable energy sector, are proud to announce at the African Energy Forum 2024 the formation of a strategic joint venture to address the pressing energy challenges […]

Off-Grid Energy Leader Engie Energy Access Launches 15 Solar Mini-Grids In Zambia, Targets 60 By 2025.

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 […]

How Africa Can Lead The Global Race For Green Hydrogen Production

In December 2022, a renewable energy development company announced plans for two major green hydrogen projects in Morocco, starting with the AMUN project which will combine 15GW of wind and solar generation with the production of green hydrogen and ammonia. These two projects further expand Africa’s green hydrogen portfolio, which also includes operations in Mauritania […]

Atidi – Understanding Markets And De-Risking Africa

Obbie Banda, Underwriter & Acting RLSF Coordinator at the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), on Egypt, encouraging private sector involvement, unlocking local currency finance and changing the perception of risk. With Egypt set to become an ATIDI member, this will boost the country’s opportunity to trade with other African nations. Will energy be […]

Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit 26 - 28 November 2025

West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit 2 - 3 December 2025

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GenVision, Tatanga Energy and AMDG Energy partner to develop 300 MW Solar Power Project in Zambia’s Copperbelt

GenVision, Tatanga Energy and AMDG Energy are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement to jointly develop a landmark 300 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic power project with up to 800 megawatt hours (MWh) of battery storage in Zambia’s Copperbelt region. The project, located approximately 10 kilometers north of Kitwe, represents one of the most […]

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 […]

EBRD finances Infinity Power’s first greenfield wind farm in Egypt

US$ 74.1 million for 200 MW wind farm The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) contin ues to champion Egypt’s renewable energy ambitions with a new funding arrangement for the development and construction of a 200 MW wind farm in the Ras Ghareb region. The EBRD is providing a comprehensive financing package of US$74.1 […]

A lifetime measured in kilowatts

William Amuna, Board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana, reflects on a career spanning nearly four decades and the challenges facing the power industry today There was no power grid north of Kumasi when William Amuna was a young engineer fresh out of university. In the mid-1980s, only three out of 10 Ghanaians had […]

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 […]

Africa urged to seize role in US critical minerals supply

WASHINGTON, October 9, 2025, ENN: African nations should position themselves as key partners for the United States in securing supplies of critical minerals essential to modern industries, according to a new report from the Washington DC-based Brookings Institution. The report, Leveraging US–Africa Critical Mineral Opportunities: Strategies for Success, argues that Africa’s mineral wealth and improving […]

“My Favorite Part of the Job? Bringing Customers’ Dreams to Life with Electricity.”

Nicole Poindexter founded Energicity in 2015 to solve the problem of bringing sustainable electricity to unserved rural communities in Africa. She spoke to EnergyNet about her latest projects in Liberia, the power of partnerships – and why it’s critical to bring Africa to the United States. You have just commissioned two mini-grids in Liberia – congratulations and please tell […]

Powering Ghana’s Future: How energy infrastructure is fuelling industrial growth

Gas is driving Ghana’s industrial transformation – and Stanbic Bank Ghana is at the centre of it, financing the infrastructure that powers its progress. As African countries pursue sustainable economic transformation, Ghana stands out for its strategic use of energy resources to drive industrialisation, stimulate job creation, and build resilience in key sectors. At the […]

Strengthening Regional Energy Cooperation: Petrodex, AU, SADC and CEC Unite for Zim Zam 2025

Livingstone, Zambia – 25 November: The 2nd edition of the Zimbabwe–Zambia Energy Projects Summit (Zim Zam 2025) will take place from 26–28 November 2025 at the Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort, bringing together leading policymakers, investors, and energy developers to advance Southern Africa’s clean energy transition. With the participation of the African Union (AU) and […]

Power with Purpose: How Anthem Is Accelerating Southern Africa’s Energy Transition

In Southern Africa’s evolving power landscape, Anthem has emerged as one of the most significant integrated renewable energy players. Formed through the integration of African Clean Energy Developments (ACED) and Energy Infrastructure Management Services (EIMS Africa), the company now oversees one of South Africa’s largest portfolios of wind, solar and hydro projects. Anthem’s CEO, James […]

Take a look back: aef 2019 Country Spotlight, Zimbabwe

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Take a look back: aef 2019 Country Spotlight, Zimbabwe

The Africa Energy Forum 2025

The Africa Energy Forum 2025

Aadil Cajee, Standard Bank | Africa Energy Forum 2025

Honourable Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu | Africa Energy Forum 2025

Honourable Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu | Africa Energy Forum 2025

Kimberly Heimert Interview | Powering Africa Summit (PAS)

Kimberly Heimert Interview | Powering Africa Summit (PAS)

Akinwole II Omoboriowo Interview | Powering Africa Summit (PAS)

Akinwole II Omoboriowo Interview | Powering Africa Summit (PAS)

Adam Cortese Interview | Powering Africa Summit (PAS)

Adam Cortese Interview | Powering Africa Summit (PAS)

Andrew Herscowitz Interview | Powering Africa Summit (PAS)

Andrew Herscowitz Interview | Powering Africa Summit (PAS)

Harry Boyd-Carpenter on Making Coal-to-Clean Energy Transitions Work

Building Utility-Scale Renewables in Africa: Insights from Stuart MacWilliam at Mulilo

Standard Bank’s Rentia van Tonder & Aadil Cajee: The Strategic Role of Finance in Energy

Advancing Energy Access in Africa – A Conversation with Zaheer Khan at Trina Solar