Uganda Names Its Crude ‘Pearl Sweet’ as First Oil Nears
Uganda named its crude oil Pearl Sweet as first oil, and EACOP moved closer to commercial exports.
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Africa’s Solar Market Enters a New Phase of Rapid Expansion
Africa’s solar market is moving beyond its traditional strongholds, with installations forecast to reach 17GW in 2026 as falling panel costs accelerate deployment across a growing number of markets. Energy think tank Ember estimates that roughly 100,000 solar panels are being installed across the continent every day this year, representing a 45% increase in capacity…
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Swedfund Puts $20m Behind Africa’s Energy Efficiency Market
Sweden’s state-owned development finance institution, Swedfund, is committing $20 million to the Africa Go Green Fund (AGGF) as efforts to scale energy-efficiency solutions across the continent gather pace.The loan will expand AGGF’s ability to provide debt financing to companies operating across sectors including green buildings, clean cooking, low-carbon transport and industrial energy efficiency. The investment…
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South Africa Reaffirms Its Push for Independent Electricity Transmission Operator
South Africa’s electricity market is moving closer to a major structural change, with President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirming the government’s commitment to establishing an independent Transmission System Operator (TSO) as part of the country’s broader power-sector reforms.Ramaphosa met Eskom Board Chairperson Mteto Nyati on 27 August, where discussions centred on the restructuring of the state-owned utility…
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CNBC Africa AI Summit 2026: AI’s Energy Promise Hinges on Africa Getting the Basics Right
AI could transform Africa’s energy and infrastructure sectors, but industry leaders say stronger grids, connectivity, data systems and digital infrastructure must come first.
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L&T Secures 6 GWh Battery Storage Contract in Middle East
Indian engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a major battery energy storage system (BESS) contract in the Middle East, adding 6 GWh of large-scale storage capacity to its growing international energy portfolio. The contract covers three BESS projects, each designed to provide four hours of storage. L&T will also deliver the associated grid…
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US Hosts Southern African Power Delegation
The United States is positioning its energy technology sector as a potential partner in efforts to strengthen electricity distribution and grid security across Southern Africa. The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) will host a 15-member delegation from Angola, Botswana, Mozambique and Zambia from 29 August to 5 September, with discussions focused on modernising power…
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Namibia Advances Green Hydrogen Ambitions
Namibia is moving from green hydrogen ambition to industrial application with the commissioning of what is described as Africa’s first fully integrated green hydrogen facility in Walvis Bay. Developed by CMB.TECH Namibia, the facility combines solar generation, hydrogen production and battery storage in an off-grid system designed to supply clean energy directly to industrial users….
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South Africa’s Grid Expansion Needs More Than Capital
South Africa is entering one of its most ambitious infrastructure investment cycles, with roughly $62.34 billion earmarked for general infrastructure over the next three years and record private investment in renewable energy entering the pipeline. But capital alone will not determine whether that investment succeeds.The grid expansion will require thousands of technicians, contractors and field…
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South Africa Strengthens Renewable Energy Skills Pipeline
South Africa is strengthening its technical skills pipeline for the energy transition with the launch of a new Renewable Energy Training Centre at Ingwe TVET College in the Eastern Cape. The facility, located at the college’s Ngqungqushe Campus in Lusikisiki, is designed to improve access to specialised training while preparing young people for employment opportunities…
