African Energy Transition Remains Key Focus at African Energy Week 2021

  Through informative conference sessions, productive networking events, and interactive workshops, AEW 2021 will unite global…

AREF II Raises €130m for Clean Energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Africa Renewable Energy Fund II (AREF II) has raised a total of €130 million. The…

Keep the Lights On; Transcontinental Super-grids

The future of universal energy access lies in the fate of super grids. Super grids are…

G7, DFIs to Invest over $80 billion in Africa’s Private Sector

G7 countries plan to invest $80 billion over the next 5 years. The investment will focus…

Developing Economies Need $1Tr Clean Energy Investment to Achieve Net-Zero – IEA

An IEA report estimates that clean energy investment in the developing world needs to increase by…

Canada to Invest $964 Million in Clean Energy Projects

The funds will finance clean energy developments and grid modernisation efforts. The funds will be launched…

South Africa Can Replace Ageing Coal Plants with Renewables

South Africa should replace ageing coal plants with renewable energy power plants. Banks are reluctant to…

Chairman of Irish Clean Energy Company Resigns Following Disparaging Africa Comments

Eddie O’Connor, founder and chairman of one of  Ireland’s largest clean energy company, has resigned. The…

AfDB Extends Grant to Accelerate Energy Transition in Africa

The AfDB, through the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), has extended a $1 million grant…

EU May Include Natural Gas Power Plants Under Green Investments

The European Commission may classify natural gas as green investments. The decision is set to be…