Renewables supplied only a third of Africa’s electricity demand growth

An analysis of global electricity revealed that wind and solar showed resilient growth in 2020 despite the pandemic, forcing a record fall in global coal power. The Global Electricity Review … Read More

Energy Storage to Enable the Continued Growth of Renewables in Kenya

By Michael Ball, Project Development Manager for Africa and Europe, Wärtsilä According to the government’s power development plans, the next decade will see many new solar PV and wind power … Read More

Africa Can, and Should, Decide How to Harness Its Natural Resources especially with Gas

By NJ Ayuk Pressure is building to phase out petroleum production in Africa to fight climate change. But harnessed strategically, Africa’s oil and gas industry can power a better future … Read More

Solar Mini-grids Set to Play Critical Role in Achieving Universal Electricity Access With Right Policy Support

Mini-grids could play a critical role in providing electricity to rural communities and businesses and in helping to connect the 789 million people worldwide who currently do not have access. … Read More

5th Gas Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Summit Confirms Africa’s Potential as Future Global Gas Investment Hub

The 5th Gas Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) is convening in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea this week, attended by heads of state of GECF Member Countries and hundreds … Read More

United Kingdom to Support Solar Energy Industry in Uganda

DFID and the United Nations Capital Development Fund partner to enhance the Uganda solar energy industry The British High Commissioner to Uganda, HE Peter West has announced a new partnership … Read More

Cepsa Analyzes World Trends and Socio-Economic Models in its 2030 Energy Map

Cepsa Energy Outlook 2030 is a research piece that presents what the energy mix will look like in 2030. The document answers questions such as what countries and technologies will … Read More

TPDC, Dangote Group Sign Gas Sale Agreement

The Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) under the Ministry of Energy and the Dangote Group has reached an agreement with the cement manufacturer on price of natural gas for use … Read More