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

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

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

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

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

Nii Darko Asante, Director, Technical Regulation, Ghana Energy Commission is participating in the Utility and regulator perspectives session on day one of the Africa Investment Exchange: Power & Renewables meeting at RSA House, London on 13-14 November. Read his biog … Read More

Winch Energy  are sponsors at the next Africa Investment Exchange (AIX) Power & Renewables meeting at RSA House, London on 13-14 November 2019. Winch Energy is a global energy group creating specialized and sustainable solutions for off-grid distributed power. We are … Read More

Solar home systems (SHS) pioneer Mobisol has entered self-administered insolvency proceedings at the District Court of Charlottenburg in Berlin. The move announced on 18 April gives the management three months to turn the company around and conclude negotiations with prospective … Read More

Malawi is racing to reduce a supply deficit that could top 150MW next year. The country experienced a nationwide blackout in early March after the 130MW Kapichira and 36MW Nkula A hydropower plants had to be switched off to reduce … Read More