Please fill out the form below to contribute an article on ENN Energy news All Africa Energy Forum East Africa Energy Cooperation Powering Africa Summit West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit Youth Energy Summit Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit Solar 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 […] Arts/Energy 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 […] Wind 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 […] Leadership 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 […] East Africa 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 […] East Africa 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 […] Regional 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 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 […] Energy access “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 […] West Africa 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 […] News 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 […] Southern Africa 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. 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