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