AIX focus on grid and energy storage issues – 22 September
The twin sessions kick-starting the online AIX: Power & Renewables meetings on 22 September 2020 will focus on grid issues in Africa today and the growth and impact of energy storage on the continent’s power industry. Panellists in the Grid Strategies … 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
19 confirmed panellists at the 2019 Off-grid Investment Exchange
We are delighted to confirm the following 19 panellists are joining us at the Off-grid Investment Exchange at RSA House on 14 November 2019: Cliff Nhandara, Executive Director for Rural Electrification, Rural Electrification Authority (REA), Zimbabwe Anita Otubu, Head of Special Projects, … 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
AIX: Power & Renewables – Olumuyiwa Abiodun, Office of the Vice President, Nigeria
Olumuyiwa Abiodun, Head of the Advisory Power Team at Office of the Vice President, Nigeria, is participating at the Africa Investment Exchange: Power & Renewables meeting at RSA House, London on 13-14 November. Read his biog Now in its sixth … Read More
Mobisol: the latest string to Engie’s bow
French energy giant Engie claims to have become the market leader in off-grid solar in Africa following the acquisition of Germany’s Mobisol. When the transaction closes, which is expected in October, Mobisol will join solar home system company Fenix International … Read More
AIX: Nairobi updated agenda
The UK Department for International Trade has confirmed to host the pre-conference reception on 1 October at this year’s Africa Investment Exchange (AIX) Nairobi power and renewables meeting (2-3 October). The updated agenda for the AIX Nairobi lists 37 confirmed panellists … Read More