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By Katie Hill, Expert Partner, Boston Consulting Group in Nairobi Africa holds 40% of the world’s solar energy potential—and yet receives just a fraction of the capital needed to unlock it. This is not just an inefficiency. It’s a failure of capital architecture—and a threat to global climate progress. Similarly, Africa is home to 65% […]
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John Thompson, a division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd and South Africa’s leading provider of industrial energy solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Berkeley Energy Corporate Solutions (BECS), a specialist developer and supplier of biomass energy projects. Together, the companies aim to accelerate the deployment of reliable, renewable steam solutions to industrial customers in South […]
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Featuring a focussed conference session discussing “Sustainable Manufacturing and Green Energy”, the Manufacturing Indaba will shine a spotlight on one of the most urgent challenges facing the sector — energy reliability — and the transformative role of renewable energy integration in driving productivity and sustainability across Africa’s manufacturing landscape. As manufacturers across the continent grapple with frequent load shedding, rising energy costs, […]
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Africa’s climate crisis is intensifying, with 2024 marking either the warmest or second-warmest year on record, according to a new World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report released today. The past decade stands as the hottest ever, driving extreme weather that’s hitting the continent hard. From relentless droughts to devastating floods, these changes are deepening hunger, fueling […]
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Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and developers venturing into South Africa’s renewable energy sector face an onerous and challenging regulatory landscape characterised by uncertainty in securing grid connections and considerable development costs. This is according to Stefan Bothma, Senior Project Developer at Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS), who explains that Eskom’s approval processes, coupled with complex environmental and […]
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South Sudan celebrates its first major renewable energy project, marking a milestone in the country’s transition to sustainable power. The Ezra Group, a leading business conglomerate, announced the successful launch of the 20-megawatt (MW) solar power plant and the 14-megawatt (MWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in South Sudan. Developed and financed in-house by Ezra […]
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Clean Energy: Africa’s Untapped Power Africa’s renewable energy sector is witnessing unprecedented growth, offering a path to sustainable economic development and energy access for millions. Projects like the African Development Bank’s Desert to Power initiative and South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPPP) demonstrate the transformative power of solar and wind investments. Growth […]
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In recent years, Africa’s investment landscape has been undergoing major changes. Experts assert that these changes may become significant for the global economy of the 21st century. Indeed, it seems that against the backdrop of Lagos skyscrapers and Nairobi’s tech hubs, a new chapter in the history of international investments is unfolding, where traditional views […]
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Noloyiso Mpanza: Executive Specialist for Transaction Banking, and Msawenkosi Hlanti Executive Head for Trade Sales, Transaction Banking at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking Many African countries – with South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria as leaders – are working hard to decarbonise and fulfil their net-zero commitments. This presents a significant opportunity for growing renewable […]
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By Jason Crawford, Regional Manager, New Southern Energy Kenya Global demand for renewable energy sources including solar, biogas and other green energy sources is expected to rise, as the world adapts to climate changes and the need for sustainability. According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, by 2030, renewable energy will account for 65% of the […]
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