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There are at least 16.2 million renewable energy jobs worldwide, up from 13.7 million in 2022. However, Africa receives a small proportion of global renewable energy investments, resulting in poor employment levels. According to IRENA’s Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2024, a skilled workforce is crucial for doubling renewable electricity capacity by 2030 and …

Energy costs account for 15% to 30% of production expenses in fast fashion, with most operations relying on fossil fuel-based sources Read More at ESI Africa

The Tower 37 residents were relocated due to the serious risk Read More at ESI Africa

IPVF research confirms Hi-MO 9 Back Contact modules outperform TOPCon in power generation and LCOE Read More at ESI Africa

The big green hydrogen plants, which will put big desalination plants, provide an opportunity to now avail water that was not there before Read More at ESI Africa

The sector continues to grapple with low generation capacity, high technical and commercial losses Read More at ESI Africa

The oil-rich nation is aiming to meet its rising energy demands with renewable resources, of which solar has been identified as having “immense potential” Read More at ESI Africa

At the Summit a draft policy document calling for urgent investment in water and sanitation to achieve SDGs was also presented Read More at ESI Africa

Kenya is a leader in East Africa for expanding electricity access, increasing the rate from 37% in 2013 to 79% in 2023 Read More at ESI Africa

Newly appointed FutureCoal chairman and Seriti Resources CEO Mike Teke pushed back against what he called the “coal closet” mentality Read More at ESI Africa

Nearly 600 million people across the African continent still lack access to electricity. Close to one billion rely on traditional biofuels for cooking. Africa is also very vulnerable to climate change, even though it has contributed less than 5% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions over the past 170 years. Speeding up the move to …

Panelists’ overall message at the AU-Africa Water Investment Programme (AU-AIP) Water Summit 2025 in Cape Town emphasised AI’s role in improving efficiency, equity, and accountability in the water sector Read More at ESI Africa

In this exclusive podcast Professor Vally Padayachee delves into the intricate dynamic affecting electricity utilities, Eskom, municipalities and consumers Read More at ESI Africa

The Summit takes place 27-28 August at the Pamodzi Hotel, Lusaka Read More at ESI Africa

The position will be based in Dakar, Senegal, and will report to the Manager, FIG Upstream and Advisory, North, West and Central Africa Read More at ESI Africa

The municipality said it will spend R21.4m in 2025/26 for electrification projects across the metro Read More at ESI Africa

Written by Lesley Hope, Lecturer: Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, School of Agriculture and Technology, University of Energy and Natural Resources Read More at ESI Africa

Eskom has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for 291MW of Eskom renewable energy projects (Solar PV) that will be commissioned in phases.  Deadline: 19 September 2025 The utility will host a virtual briefing meeting on 2 September, 2025. Eskom Distribution is advancing its customer-centric product offering by introducing a Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement …

There needs to be a change in how water revenues are allocated in the continent, ensuring they are re-invested into the sector rather than elsewhere – experts Read More at ESI Africa

The C&I Energy+Storage Summit Zambia takes place 27-28 August at the Pamodzi Hotel, Lusaka Read More at ESI Africa

This investment mechanism does not have the depth nor the capacity to accomplish any of the water goals in the continent, an investment expert says Read More at ESI Africa

“If we say Eskom can’t consider participation in renewables, we are essentially advocating for the demise of Eskom.” So said the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, at a media briefing held on Wednesday, 13 August, to provide an update on the state of the electricity grid. Ramokgopa indicated that the configuration of …

Delegates agreed they want see projects they invest in reach more people with clean water, closer access and service delivery Read More at ESI Africa

The Lead Agriculture Specialist/Economist will be a key member of the Agriculture and Food Leadership Team in AFE, reporting to the Practice Manager (SAEA2) Read More at ESI Africa