Ground shifts for thermal energy in Africa
Renewables are mounting a growing challenge, but thermal energy continues to play an important role in Africa’s power mix.…
Africa Energy Yearbook 2020
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African industry’s head turned by renewables
Africa’s energy transition is creating opportunities for industrial users to tap into non-fossil fuel supply sources – delivering greater reliability and improved prices.…
Market reform essential to attract private capital to energy sector
As Africa transitions towards a lower-carbon energy system, reforming market structures in order to mobilise more private capital into energy projects must be a key priority for policymakers, argues Rory Connor
Many African countries have set out ambitious proposals for transitioning to a lower-carbon energy system, particularly through expansion of renewable energy.…
The rise of grid-scale renewables in Africa
Sub-Saharan African countries, in general, have been relatively slow to embrace renewable energy, but falling costs are making it increasingly attractive in comparison with more established power sources.…
Unclogging Africa’s cities
Many of Africa’s fast-growing cities are taking steps to reduce congestion and pollution, but the problem is becoming increasingly urgent.…
Swedfund targets renewables
Gunilla Nilsson, Senior Investment Manager at Swedfund, talks to us what drives the Swedish development funding institution’s strategy in funding African energy projects
Can you explain Swedfund’s mandate in supporting African energy projects?
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Cross-border transmission projects: East and Southern Africa lead the way
North Africa is a perennial laggard in terms of cross-border projects, and West Africa’s power pool is also experiencing delays, but other parts of Africa are showing genuine progress.…
Climate change policy reflects new realities in Africa
Africa’s policymakers are becoming increasingly engaged in the implementation of measures to tackle global warming.…
Off-grid power takes off in Africa
The social and economic benefits of off-grid electricity are being felt across the continent, as Ian Lewis explains
Africa’s leaders are learning to love off-grid renewable energy.…
Private sector acquires a taste for African power
Private sector investment in Africa’s power sector is growing in leaps and bounds, as James Gavin reports
Over recent years, private investors have started to scale up their involvement in the sector.…