Europe looks to Africa as it seeks to diversify energy supplies

European leaders are confronting the urgent need to diversify energy supplies away from Russia, while also somehow keeping to their commitments to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, that they made – indeed pioneered – at the COP26 climate … Read More

New membership programme for Africa’s energy stakeholders

We are pleased to announce a new membership scheme and events schedule, designed to help Africa’s energy stakeholders at all stages of the project and investment lifecycle. The AIX membership programme is a year-round forum for trusted debate and curated … Read More

AIX: Power & Renewables – Anita Otubu, Head of Special Projects, Rural Electrification Agency, Nigeria

Anita Otubu, Head of Special Projects, Rural Electrification Agency, Nigeria is participating in the Off-grid Investment Exchange at the  Africa Investment Exchange: Power & Renewables meeting at RSA House, London on 13-14 November. Read her biog Now in its sixth … Read More

Engie sponsor sixth AIX: Power & Renewables meeting

We are delighted to confirm that Engie is sponsoring our sixth annual AIX: Power & Renewables meeting in London on 13-14 November. Engie Africa, CEO, Yoven Moorooven, will be joined by co-sponsors Winch Energy and 17 other panellists for the … Read More

AfIDA to hold pre-AIX workshop on Understanding Power Purchase Agreements

We are also pleased to announce that the Africa Infrastructure Development Association (AfIDA) will be holding a separately bookable pre-AIX workshop, Understanding Power Purchase Agreements, at RSA House on 12 November. The workshop will be held the day before the … Read More

AIX: Power & Renewables – Jonathan Amoako-Baah, CEO, Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo)

Jonathan Amoako-Baah, CEO, Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) is participating in the Financing the grid session of the  Africa Investment Exchange: Power & Renewables meeting at RSA House, London on 13-14 November. Read his biog Now in its sixth year, AIX: … Read More

AIX: Power & Renewables – Ziria Tibalwa Waako, CEO, Electricity Regulatory Authority, Uganda

Ziria Tibalwa Waako, CEO, Electricity Regulatory Authority, Uganda is participating in the Utility and regulator perspectives session of the  Africa Investment Exchange: Power & Renewables meeting at RSA House, London on 13-14 November. Read her biog Now in its sixth … Read More

Empower Fund reaches threshold commitment

A renewable energy impact fund headed by former Scatec Solar head of business development Terje Osmundsen has reached its $8m first threshold commitment. Empower Invest will invest equity in 1-10MW renewable projects in developing countries, using a fund-based model to … Read More

AIX: Power & Renewables – Eric Mwangi, Ministry of Energy, Kenya

Eric Mwangi, Economic Advisor to the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Kenya, is participating in the opening session of the  Africa Investment Exchange: Power & Renewables meeting at RSA House, London on 13-14 November. Read his biog Now in its … Read More