$15bn a year needed to reach universal electricity access in Africa
Access rates in SSA have seen little improvement, with half of the region’s population in need of an electricity connection as of 2024. Read More at ESI Africa
Access rates in SSA have seen little improvement, with half of the region’s population in need of an electricity connection as of 2024. Read More at ESI Africa
The second annual EIUG Conference is co-located with the C&I Energy+Storage Summit in Johannesburg from 4-5 November. Read More at ESI Africa
One of the most pressing challenges facing Africa is how to design tariffs that are financially sustainable, socially fair and technically adaptable Read More at ESI Africa
AGES will take place 24 to 27 February 2026 at the Century City Convention Centre in Cape Town Read More at ESI Africa
Smart refers to the ability to send and collect large amounts of data to and from the meter Read More at ESI Africa
While South Africa won’t be getting rid of its coal power generation capacity at a quick pace, the inevitability of green resources overtaking brownfields is spelt out in the soon-to-be gazetted Integrated Resource Plan – IRP2025. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, 19 October, South Africa’s Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, …
Analysts note that execution of nuclear power depends heavily on financing, procurement transparency, and policy consistency. Read More at ESI Africa
Balendran highlighted the #NewGreenEskom campaign as a prime example of digital activism in South Africa Read More at ESI Africa
The smart metering infrastructure of the future will require remote online communication Read More at ESI Africa
Unlocking Africa’s EV potential request a mindshift – from thinking nationally to considering regional need. Read More at ESI Africa
Mary Haw spoke to ESI Africa about the importance of engaging with communities to ensure energy solutions truly meet their needs Read More at ESI Africa
The IRP is a comprehensive forward-looking strategy that outlines the allocation of South Africa’s primary energy resources Read More at ESI Africa
“For equitable benefit sharing, community engagement and transparent governance are vital for sustainable mining.” – Jarredine Morris Read More at ESI Africa
More utility and business customers are choosing to include battery storage with solar projects because it makes economic sense Read More at ESI Africa
The Angola International Mining Conference is scheduled for 22–23 October at the CCTA Main Conference Hall, Luanda Read More at ESI Africa
This role is ideal for someone who can manage operations across multiple sites Read More at ESI Africa
South Africa, as the continent’s most advanced nuclear nation, continues to lead the way through key projects and operational facilities Read More at ESI Africa
The Water Meter Replacement Programme kicked off in August 2025 and is scheduled to continue until the end of June 2026 Read More at ESI Africa
In the midst of G20 Working Group Meetings on Climate and Environmental Sustainability, women in South Africa are already rolling out real, practical climate solutions on the ground. Earthlife Africa, the country’s pioneering environmental justice organisation, has once again demonstrated that a just transition must begin with, and belong to, the people. Over the past …
South Africa’s Western Cape Premier calls for a mindset shift around energy usage, procurement, and generation. Read More at ESI Africa
The facility comprises more than 81,000 solar panels and 158 inverters, along with a 5MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) Read More at ESI Africa
This holistic approach shows that sustainable development and climate goals can advance hand-in-hand Read More at ESI Africa
The C&I Energy+Storage Summit Johannesburg takes place from 4 to 5 November at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton. Read More at ESI Africa
The project, being built in the north of the country, is scheduled for commissioning in 2027 Read More at ESI Africa
