Battery supply chain challenges
While the potential for battery storage to solve the central challenge of wind and solar intermittency is now widely understood, adoption in Africa, a continent abundant with natural energy resources, remains troublingly low. Short-term progress in this space is being constrained by both demand-and … Read More
Carbon and renewable credit markets
Carbon credits have gained considerable global momentum in recent years, with trading volumes rising 164% in 2021 alone as both China and the UK launched trading schemes. So far, Africa – which is on the frontline of the consequences of … Read More
Kenya: What next for the energy sector?
African Energy will be hosting a post-election online roundtable discussion on 20 September, with contributions from AIIM and FMO, as part of our monthly AIX membership programme. The discussion will look at: What the election means for the liberalisation agenda. … Read More
Revival in HEP interest shows hydropower potential in Africa
There is widespread recognition that baseload power will remain essential for balancing the grid against the additions of intermittent renewable power – particularly in the midst of Africa’s continuing fast-paced urbanisation. Utilising Africa’s massive hydropower potential seems a natural solution, … Read More
AIX will discuss latest supply chain challenges
Supply chain issues are threatening to undermine some power developer efforts in South Africa, with some older pricing assumptions now “woefully out of date,” potentially causing project delays – according to reporting in the latest edition of African Energy. Read more … Read More
AIX will discuss COP27 outcomes for Africa
African Energy has reported that COP27 will have a noticeably different feel to its predecessor in Glasgow, or, in the words of an Egyptian diplomat, a focus on: “implementation rather than commitments.” This ambition will be welcome news to those hoping … Read More
Africa’s power industry struggles but upturn for generation expected
Following the unprecedented challenges presented in 2020 by Covid-19, new analysis from African Energy suggests 2021 has also fallen short of Africa’s generation ambitions – although there may be room for optimism looking ahead. AIX: Power and Renewables 2022 will … Read More
Interim agenda for AIX Power & Renewables
The Africa Investment Exchange (AIX) Power & Renewables meeting at RSA House, 16-17 November 2022 provides a forum for high-level executives and government officials to constructively discuss challenges, new ideas and trends. View the interim agenda for the AIX: Power … Read More