Theo Xin, Head of Product & Technology, MEA, Trina Solar

Cryptocurrency has been around since 2009, when Bitcoin software was first made available to the public. It continues to be one of the most hotly debated global financial topics. But could it be the answer to monetizing stranded energy? And provide a technology solution for Africa’s energy infrastructure?      This is exactly what Marathon Digital […]

Washington, March 7, 2025:  The United States will embrace energy from a diversity of sources – from coal to natural gas to nuclear power to solar energy – to increase access across Africa, said U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on Friday. Speaking at the Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C., Wright said the new U.S. administration would partner with African governments and businesses, allowing them to drive their own energy agenda to increase economic growth and prosperity around the continent.

“Our vision is to empower 100,000 more ‘Williams’ by aef 2029 to close the gap between population growth and energy access.  The initiatives are there, the need is there, the entrepreneurs are everywhere and YES! is here to identify them and provide them the tools to succeed…” Harry Gibson, EnergyNet William will be joined by: •           Joseph […]

What are the benefits and costs of scaling-up the commercial production of bioenergy in Africa? Does biofuel really have to displace food production? Reports Ben Payton Producing energy from bio-based materials, advocates suggest, offers a means for Africa to take a huge leap towards net zero carbon emissions. It will, they say, also boost rural livelihoods […]

DALLAS, TEXAS – The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation’s (DFC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) Nisha Biswal and Chief Minister of Sierra Leone David Moinina Sengeh today announced up to $412 million in financing and political risk insurance in support of the country’s plans to address rolling blackouts and expand its power system through renewable […]

Kenneth Oyakhire, MD and CEO of Services in Sub-Saharan Africa for Gas Power at GE Vernova, gives his view on the mix of solutions needed, and the role that gas can play. “We need to balance aspirations for lower-carbon, more sustainable power in Africa, with the availability of affordable, reliable power for all.  To this […]

Le Sommet sur la coopération énergétique en Afrique de l’Ouest, qui s’est tenu à Lomé du 3 au 5 décembre 2024, a réuni des gouvernementaux et des leaders mondiaux pour trois jours de discussions et de débats qui ont abordé les défis du développement de projets dans la région de la CEDEAO et promu la croissance […]

Vodacom has become the first company to fully operationalise virtual wheeling, marking a significant step forward in South Africa’s energy transformation journey. The company has delivered on a power purchase agreement (PPA) with leading IPP (Independent Power Producer) – SOLA Group – achieving a major breakthrough in procuring renewable electricity for commercial operations, while providing […]