Africa

China has been investing heavily in renewable energy projects across Africa, securing its access to critical minerals and challenging the influence of Western powers. A recent report by the China …

Octopus Energy, a British renewable energy company, has announced its ambitious plans to build dozens of wind farms across Africa, starting with a project in Sierra Leone. The company, which …

Mini-grids are transforming energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, bridging the urban-rural gap and propelling towards sustainable electrification.

The World Bank has announced a bold initiative to bring electricity to 100 million people in Africa by the end of the decade, as part of its efforts to support …

In a groundbreaking move, several African nations have expressed their intent to join the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Consortium. This initiative, launched at COP28, promises to revolutionize Africa’s energy …

Africa is at a crossroads as it faces a dilemma: to pursue its economic development through fossil fuels or to embrace a green energy transition. This is the main issue …

Africa’s 2024 onshore drilling surge heralds a robust energy future

A group of nearly 50 scientists and over 2000 youth from 30 African countries have written an open letter to African heads of state and governments, urging them to reject …

The aviation industry is facing a major challenge to reduce its carbon footprint and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), sustainable aviation fuels …

Africa is facing a critical challenge of urbanisation, as its population is expected to nearly triple in the next 25 years, reaching 1.5 billion inhabitants by 2050. This rapid growth …