Energy

Burning question

Burning question

On a continent where much of the population relies on waste or natural residues to fuel their homes, biomass... Read more
24 Apr, 2019

A power of good

The availability, efficiency and reliability of energy sources are key to Africa’s economic transformation
1 Nov, 2018
Ray of light

Ray of light

Solar technology is helping to keep poor and rural communities out of the dark and in touch with the... Read more
28 Aug, 2018
Off the grid

Off the grid

Across the continent, miners are looking to hybrid solar power generation for their operations.
30 Jan, 2018
Creating the framework

Creating the framework

For the continent’s renewables sector to take off, it will have to draw on past experiences, mobilise investors and... Read more
10 Aug, 2017
Life force

Life force

The enormous projects being undertaken in Africa to improve access to water and electricity must be developed with sustainability... Read more
10 Aug, 2017
Built for the future

Built for the future

Increasingly, companies in Africa are opting for environmentally friendly construction methods because they are sustainable and, over the long... Read more
10 Aug, 2017
Alternative investments

Alternative investments

Africa’s commitment to renewable energy has seen a growing demand to raise financing for future projects.
5 May, 2017
High-tech thinking

High-tech thinking

Recent advances in energy-efficient technologies mean more accessible and cost-effective alternatives for consumers of power.
5 May, 2017
The generation equation

The generation equation

Advances in technology have made a strong case for more use of renewables
in the sector’s power production mix.
27 Jan, 2017