Dhireshni Chowthee, Principal: Energy Finance, Nedbank CIB

SUMMARY OF THE SESSION UNDER THE SAME TITLE THAT TOOK PLACE AT THE POWERING AFRICA SUMMIT (PAS), IN WASHINGTON DC, ON MARCH 2022. Given that there are different pathways for different renewable energies, the financial planning level to help countries meet such climate contributions presents complexities. Finding access to and financing for renewable energy is not […]

AFRICAN INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT MANAGERS (AIIM) DEVELOPS AND MANAGES PRIVATE EQUITY INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS DESIGNED TO INVEST LONGTERM INSTITUTIONAL UNLISTED EQUITY IN AFRICAN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. Interview with Damilola Agbaje – AIIM Investment Director. AIIM actively manages investments in East, West and Southern Africa and has equity under management of USD 2.0 billion with a track record extending […]

SUMMARY OF THE SESSION UNDER THE SAME TITLE THAT TOOK PLACE AT THE POWERING AFRICA SUMMIT (PAS), IN WASHINGTON DC, ON MARCH 2022. It was discussed that the solution to the cost problem and the profitability problem in mini and metro-grids is scale. Metro-grids will allow a per unit, per-connection basis that will drive down costs […]

Lion’s Head Global Partners Managing Director James Doree speaks to Bill Lumley about progress in funding Africa’s energy transition. How do Lion’s Head funds play a role in Africa’s energy transition? It comes down partly to what we mean by energy transition. Our funds all have the ethos of targeting an issue and being able […]

The EAC has partnered with EnergyNet to help fulfil its pledge to bolster the region’s energy sector, citing a dedicated regional event as the perfect platform to spark debate and change. An agreement has been signed in Washington DC confirming the patronage of the EAC for EnergyNet’s future editions of the Tanzania Energy Cooperation Summit (TECS). The partnership […]

ZAMBIA Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has given approval to Margam Valley Solar (MVS) Energy Corporation Limited to proceed with the development of its 400 megawatts (MW) of solar power plants in Kalulushi district that will cost over US$650 million. It is estimated that the project will initially start with 200MW and will be fully constructed […]

Travelling to Abuja, Nigeria, was more than just a work assignment, it was an inspiring and deeply moving experience that highlighted both the challenges and the strengths of women in the artisanal mining sector. As an organisation, EnergyNet was proud to support the Nigerian Indigenous Women in Mining and Natural Resources (NIWIMNRO) at their launch […]

Leading Africa-focused power generation company strengthens executive leadership with seasoned energy infrastructure veteran Accra, Ghana / Boston, Massachusetts (28 August 2025) – Endeavor Energy Holdings LLC, an Africa-focused independent power generation company backed by Denham Sustainable Infrastructure, is pleased to announce the appointment of Erik Granskog as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Endeavor Energy has […]