Energy Transition

Ghana has unveiled a groundbreaking plan to achieve net-zero energy-related carbon emissions by 2060, making it one of the first African countries to commit to such a target. The plan, …

South Africa has been facing a severe electricity crisis for years, with frequent and prolonged power cuts that have disrupted the economy and the lives of millions of people. The …

Zanzibar is setting the stage for its inaugural wind farm in a significant move to tap into the renewable energy sector. The ambitious initiative recently witnessed potential site inspections by …

Egypt has given the green light to a proposal from AMEA Power, a renewable energy company based in the United Arab Emirates, to construct 1,500 megawatts (MW) of solar and …

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) and Power Africa unveiled the “Growing Green Jobs for Women in Nigeria” campaign. Importantly, this new initiative champions renewable energy. Additionally, it seeks …

Morocco and the UK plan to link their renewable energy sources through a 3,800-kilometre subsea cable that could power more than seven million British homes by 2030. The ambitious project, …

The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (KETRACO) is gearing up for a groundbreaking initiative in the nation’s power transmission domain. The entity has recently secured funding from Agence Française de …

The hydrogen trade, while just emerging, shows potential. The Net Zero Emission Scenario (NZE) suggests that by 2030, international trade might meet about 20% of global hydrogen demand. However, today’s …

Tunisia is making waves in the green energy sector. The country is set to roll out its first privately-backed solar project. This initiative aims to cut power costs and reduce …

In 2022, energy sector emissions hit a concerning record of 37 billion metric tonnes. This marks a 1% rise from figures before the pandemic. But where does this leave the …