Energy Transition

Standard Bank backs over 500 MW of decentralized electricity projects in South Africa, fueling renewable energy growth post-reforms.

Sierra Leone boosts renewable energy with new hydropower and solar projects, aiming to improve electricity access and support sustainable development.

Eskom plans a major shift from coal to clean energy with a 20 GW expansion, including solar, wind, and nuclear projects, to support South Africa’s energy transition.

Botswana partners with Mozambique and Zimbabwe on a crucial rail and port initiative to export its coal, facing both economic and environmental challenges.

Fiasa, evolving from Sapia, aims to lead South Africa’s shift towards diverse, sustainable energy solutions in transportation and beyond.

Eskom has decided to decouple its renewable energy rollout from its coal power station closure plan, aiming to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy sources.

Nigeria installs hybrid solar grids in universities and hospitals, enhancing sustainable energy use and supporting over 400,000 students and faculty.

The V&A Waterfront in Cape Town pilots stylish small-scale wind turbines, merging renewable energy with urban aesthetics to enhance sustainability efforts.

South Africa’s DMRE has delayed bidding deadlines for renewable energy projects and battery storage again, affecting the country’s energy transition efforts.

Kenya’s $205 million investment in the Last Mile Connectivity Project aims to provide electricity to over 280,000 households, enhancing rural and peri-urban development.