Africa: Solar market surges as distributed power reshapes energy transition
The report shows that Africa installed approximately 4.5 GW of new solar PV capacity in 2025, representing a 54% year-on-year increase Read More at ESI Africa
The report shows that Africa installed approximately 4.5 GW of new solar PV capacity in 2025, representing a 54% year-on-year increase Read More at ESI Africa
Mogalakwena, Waterberg District’s largest municipality with 32 wards, is made up of nearly 200 rural communities and three townships Read More at ESI Africa
Electric buses are slowly starting to become more commonplace across some of Africa’s major cities and metropolises Read More at ESI Africa
The GERD in Ethiopia encapsulates a commitment to delivering transformative infrastructure that leaves a lasting and meaningful legacy Read More at ESI Africa
Op-ed by George Aluru, CEO of Electricity Sector Association of Kenya (ESAK) Read More at ESI Africa
Across Africa, utilities and developers are increasingly shifting away from standalone equipment procurement toward integrated storage systems Read More at ESI Africa
By integrating digital MRV into carbon markets, the sector can strengthen credibility, reduce operational risks and ensure that emission reductions are real, verifiable, and trusted Read More at ESI Africa
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) hosts a carbon market in collaboration with infrastructure provider Xpansiv, under a separate legal entity called JSE Ventures Read More at ESI Africa
Examples of new applications include Vehicle-to-Building (V2B), Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) Read More at ESI Africa
How can we build trust in carbon markets if we cannot even agree on how to measure and count carbon? Read More at ESI Africa
The 10th anniversary edition of African Power & Energy Elites recognises the people shaping the continent’s future infrastructure Read More at ESI Africa
Africa’s nature-based carbon markets is at an early stage, but programmes are lowering barriers and increasing project readiness Read More at ESI Africa
Phase II builds on AESTAP Mission 300 Phase I, approved in December 2025, which provided about $1m to establish and strengthen CDMUs Read More at ESI Africa
At full output, the expansion contributes a further 22MW of generation and 12.7MWh of battery storage Read More at ESI Africa
By investing in conservation and sustainable practices, we can strengthen carbon sinks and slow down global warming. But what are carbon sinks, and where can they be found? Carbon sinks can be natural or artificial systems that absorb more carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere than they release. They play a crucial role in regulating …
The ICCT report concludes that transitioning to ZEVs remains the most effective pathway to decarbonise the sector Read More at ESI Africa
Without urgent, ambitious, and coordinated action, millions will remain trapped in energy poverty, undermining the continent’s broader development aspirations Read More at ESI Africa
The official launch of the programme signals a broader commitment to sustainable development in the CAR Read More at ESI Africa
Zambia is aiming to add 1,000MW solar to its energy mix in a bid to to reduce its dependence on hydropower Read More at ESI Africa
The 10th anniversary edition of African Power & Energy Elites recognises the people shaping the continent’s future infrastructure Read More at ESI Africa
With the expected publication of Edition 3 Amendment 1 by the IEC, STS is once again demonstrating its ability to evolve without disruption. Read More at ESI Africa
The PPA represents a step towards finalising the project which is expected to supply electricity to around 76,000 homes in Zimbabwe Read More at ESI Africa
We can develop a vision for interconnected reactors sharing information like a continent-wide cellphone network. Read More at ESI Africa
Clean energy technologies are innovations that materially reduce emissions and pollution compared with fossil fuels Read More at ESI Africa
