As distributed energy solutions gain momentum across Africa, South African energy technology company Wetility is positioning itself at the forefront of digital power management by helping households and small businesses optimise electricity consumption through connected energy systems. Founded in 2019 by Zimbabwean entrepreneur Vincent Maposa, Wetility has developed an integrated energy platform that combines solar…
South Africa has added a major new asset to its renewable energy portfolio with the commissioning of the Hydra hybrid power project in the Northern Cape, the largest integrated solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage facility on the African continent. Developed by TotalEnergies in partnership with Hydra Storage Holding and Reatile Renewables, the project combines…
Kenya’s electric mobility sector has received a significant boost following a strategic partnership between electric bus manufacturer BasiGo and fuel retailer Rubis Energy Kenya to expand high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure along the country’s major transport corridors. The first jointly developed fast-charging station has entered commercial operation at the Rubis service station in Sabaki,…
Zambia has taken another significant step towards strengthening its electricity system following the commissioning of the second phase of the 100 MW Chisamba Solar Power Plant, which adds a further 100 MW of utility-scale solar generation to the national grid. The project, officially inaugurated by President Hakainde Hichilema, forms part of the country’s broader strategy…
Zimbabwe is nearing financial close on the Kariba Floating Solar Project, a landmark renewable energy development expected to strengthen the country’s electricity supply and position it among Africa’s leaders in floating solar technology. Developed by Green Hybrid Power, a special purpose vehicle established by the Intensive Energy Users Group (IEUG), the project will initially generate…
More than 30 energy experts from COMESA member states have gathered in Hangzhou, China, for a 14-day training programme aimed at strengthening technical expertise in renewable energy and supporting industrial development across Eastern and Southern Africa. The seminar is organised through the Regional Association of Energy Regulators for Eastern and Southern Africa (RAERESA) in partnership…
First Energy Africa Oil Corp. has appointed capital markets expert Simon Akit and veteran energy analyst Frederick Kozak to its Board of Directors as Africa’s oil and gas industry adapts to a changing investment environment. The appointments come as traditional lenders continue to reduce financing for fossil fuel projects, prompting energy companies across the continent…
Edo State’s electricity sector reforms have gained continental recognition after the African Union Commission (AUC) invited the state’s Commissioner for Power to present its energy transformation strategy at a high-level summit in Côte d’Ivoire later this month. The invitation, issued by the AUC’s Department of Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals (ETTIM), acknowledges the…
Isuzu Motors South Africa warns that soaring electricity tariffs are undermining manufacturing competitiveness, calling for targeted energy price relief to support investment, jobs and industrial growth.
GE Vernova has highlighted a portfolio of digital and power system technologies designed to accelerate Africa’s industrialisation while supporting the continent’s transition to lower-carbon energy systems. At the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town, the company demonstrated solutions spanning power generation, grid modernisation and AI-driven emissions management, positioning them as key enablers of reliable, affordable…
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