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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 […]

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Atidi Supports Globeleq’s 35 Mw Menengai Geothermal Project With Rlsf Cover

Barcelona, June 25, 2024 – On the first day of the Africa Energy Forum (aef), the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) and Globeleq Africa Limited, jointly liquidity cover via the Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF). RLSF, a joint initiative of ATIDI, the KfW Development Bank and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), is […]

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 […]

Ge Vernova Shares Solutions To Further Strengthen The Continent’s Power Sector At Africa Energy Forum 2024

BARCELONA, Spain June 19, 2024 – As countries across Africa continue addressing their respective energy challenges, requiring diverse solutions for unique situations, GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) remains committed to keep electrifying and decarbonizing the continent and will be a lead sponsor of the Africa Energy Forum taking place in Barcelona, Spain from June 25 – 28, under the theme […]

Pele Energy Group – Inspired By A Vision For Structural Change

South Africa’s Pele Green Energy (PGE) was one of 28 inaugural IPPs to be granted a power generation license in 2011. With a narrative of entrepreneurship, innovation and tangible impact, Gqi Raoleka, MD of Pele Green Energy, spoke to EnergyNet about the journey. Pele is 15 years old this year, tell us about your journey as an IPP […]

Wartsila Launches World’s First Large-Scale 100% Hydrogen-Ready Engine Power Plant

Technology group Wärtsilä has today launched the world’s first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant, to enable the net-zero power systems of tomorrow. The IEA World Energy Outlook 2023 shows that hydrogen is an essential component of our future power systems. According to the report, the pathway to reach net zero emissions by 2050 requires […]

Gas Engines Are The Perfect Solution For Energy Transition By Sujen Balakisson, Business Development Manager For Wartsila Africa

As the world continues its journey towards a sustainable future, the debate over the best energy sources has been ongoing. Amidst this conversation, Wärtsilä is proud to advocate for the pivotal role that gas engines play in the energy transition. With a commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility, Wärtsilä contends that gas engines offer a […]

Deg – Patient, Long-Term Investors For Africa

Andreas Cremer, Director of Infrastructure and Energy at DEG, leads the debt financing of renewable energy, green hydrogen and infrastructure projects in Africa and Latin America, with a loan portfolio of over US$ 1 billion. He spoke to EnergyNet about challenges, de-risking, innovations in financing and moving towards a self-sustainable energy sector for Africa. What […]

10Gw Wind Farm In Egypt Takes Major Step Towards Construction

Cairo, Egypt, May 15, 2024: Infinity Power, the largest African renewable energy developer, along with Hassan Allam Utilities, a sustainable infrastructure focused development and investment platform, and the UAE’s flagship renewable energy company, Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, have today signed a Land Access Agreement with the Egyptian Government for the consortium’s 10GW […]

South Africa’s Fast Growing Numbers Of Virtual Power Plants To Be Optimised With Ai

Increasingly in use in South Africa, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are a network of different power sources such as wind, solar and battery energy storage systems working together, sometimes at different locations. Currently, South Africa has at least five utility-scale VPPs either under construction or in operation but their numbers are expected to increase due […]

Globeleq to Build Africa’s Largest Standalone Battery Energy Storage System in South Africa

This new reliable energy infrastructure will help tackle load-shedding – and keep the lights on. Globeleq, the leading independent power company in Africa, announced on Friday 5 April that its Red Sands project in the Northern Cape has been awarded Preferred Bidder status in South Africa’s Energy Storage Capacity Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (ESIPPPP). […]

Milele Energy Expands with Internationally Experienced Infrastructure Team in Nairob

Milele Energy, Founded by Former GE Africa Executives, Increases Capacity to Expedite Deals in Africa NAIROBI, KENYA, February 21, 2024/ EINPresswire.com — Milele Energy, a leading player in the African energy infrastructure sector, proudly announces the expansion of its infrastructure team in Nairobi, Kenya. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for Milele Energy and positions […]

IPP Office Announced as Overall Summit Sponsor of the 2025 Youth Energy Summit (YES!)

The IPP Office, a key institution driving South Africa’s energy transition, has consistently prioritised youth and community development in its work. From delivering large-scale renewable energy projects to fostering job creation and skills development, the Office’s mission goes beyond power generation—it’s about powering people. We’re delighted to announce the IPP Office as the Overall Summit […]

Media Release: Red Rocket Reaches Financial Close for South Africa’s Largest Wind Farm

CAPE TOWN, 13 March 2025 – Red Rocket, a leading renewable energy independent power producer, has reached financial close on the first phase of the Overberg Wind Farm, marking a major milestone in South Africa’s clean energy transition. Adding to Red Rocket’s impressive portfolio of wind farms, Overberg Wind Farm will be the latest in […]

Layton Nenzinane – Chief Financial Officer, Seriti Green Chartered Accountant | A Voice for Africa’s Just Energy Transition

Why I Said Yes to YES! Summit 2025

I grew up in a modest home in Thaba Nchu, a town just outside Bloemfontein in the Free State, as the youngest in a medium-sized family with two older siblings. I was surrounded by love, discipline and hope. But life changed quickly. I lost my mother at six and my father at thirteen. Orphanhood wasn’t […]

Mulilo Achieves Financial Close on Groundbreaking 75MW Solar Plant in the Northern Cape

De Aar, South Africa – 18 March 2025 Mulilo, a leading independent power producer in South Africa, has successfully reached Financial Close on the Du Plessis Dam Solar PV2 facility, a 105MW (75MWac) solar photovoltaic project near De Aar in the Northern Cape. This landmark project is one of the first in South Africa to […]

Richard Nelson, Coordinator, Power Africa

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The Energy Debate: Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables in Africa

H.E Honourable Sédiko Douka, Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy & Digitalisation, ECOWAS

H.E Honourable Sédiko Douka, Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy & Digitalisation, ECOWAS

H.E. Honourable Charles Umehai, Deputy Minister for Energy, Republic of Liberia: WA-ECS 2024

H.E. Honourable Charles Umehai, Deputy Minister for Energy, Republic of Liberia: WA-ECS 2024

aef 2025: Accelerating Partnerships to Develop Africa’s Energy Markets

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Joseph Anis, President & CEO, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Gas Power, GE Vernova

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Gqi Raoleka, MD, Pele Green Energy

Ademola Ogunbanjo, Executive Vice President, Oando Clean Energy