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Energy Storage – High on the agenda for Emerging Economies
17th January 2020

Energy storage coupled with renewable energy ensures supply is less intermittent, thereby solving balancing and system reliability issues The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that by... 


Impact of African Continental Free Trade Area agreement (AfCFTA) on Africa’s Energy Sector
13th January 2020

The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement (AfCFTA) will constitute the world’s largest free trade area, consolidating an integrated market of 1.3 billion consumers with a combined gross... 


Energy Storage – High on the agenda for Emerging Economies
6th January 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that by 2035, developing nations will constitute 80% of total global energy production and consumption alike. A greater portion of this new generation... 


Africa’s $2.6 Trillion Energy Gap Provides Opportunities
18th November 2019

As per the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), Africa is experiencing the fastest progression of urbanisation the world over, thereby proving a prominent force in influencing... 


World Energy Council welcomes new Secretary General and CEO – Dr Angela Wilkinson
8th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dr Angela Wilkinson has succeeded Dr Christoph Frei as the Secretary General and CEO of the World Energy Council as of November 1st, 2019.  Dr Wilkinson previously served as the Senior Director,... 


African Municipalities Seek The Option To Procure From IPPS
31st October 2019

Africa’s energy demand is expected to double by 2050 and with its abundant supply of renewables, the continent has adequate capacity to supply this demand.  Renewable energy, set to grow... 


Renewable Sector Prepares Just Transition Roadmap for Declining Coal and Gold Mining Regions
28th October 2019

South Africa’s renewable energy sector has revealed the preparation of a transition roadmap that seeks to speed up and assist the mobilisation of wind and solar energy in regions where gold and... 


Renewable energy sector preparing ‘just transition’ roadmap
28th October 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa’s renewable energy sector has revealed that it is preparing a “just transition” roadmap that seeks to speed up and assist the mobilisation of wind and solar energy in regions where... 


World Energy Trilemma Index 2019
17th October 2019

The South African National Energy Association (SANEA) is the South African member of the World Energy Council and is a strategic partner of the African Energy Indaba.  The World Energy Council in... 


AEI Reveals Mega Opportunities Related To South Africa’s Carbon Tax Policy
30th July 2019

The South African government recently introduced its carbon tax policy to contest the global issue of climate change caused by carbon dioxide emissions and other greenhouse gases (GHG).  A carbon... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2019 Once Again Proven its Worth to the Continent
4th March 2019

The conference outcomes proved highly successful in addressing key issues impacting the African energy sector while devising solutions to best mitigate these concerns. The much-anticipated Africa... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2019 Once Again Proven its Worth to the Continent
28th February 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The much-anticipated Africa Energy Indaba Conference held in collaboration with strategic partners, the World Energy Council, NEPAD Agency and SANEA was yet again, a raging success. The conference... 


Lesedi Nuclear business development executive Shane Pereira
Lesedi Nuclear Services looks to African projects while it awaits IRP update
26th February 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Given the landscape in South Africa, where project opportunities are expected to remain scarce until energy policies are finalised, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company Lesedi... 


Africa still slow to take up EVs, energy storage solutions
20th February 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Globally, there is a rise in the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) and battery storage systems, especially in regions where there is a lack of constant, reliable energy supply or more economically... 


Power pools could benefit Africa’s regions
20th February 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Power pooling is an effective means of mitigating electricity supply risk over a large area served by numerous utilities, information technology services company EOH divisional manager Rob Surtees... 


Digitalisation could facilitate energy access, efficiency in Africa – panel
Digitalisation could facilitate energy access, efficiency in Africa – panel
19th February 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Digitalisation within the African energy sector is accelerating at a rapid rate, creating demand for innovation and adaptation to new market technologies and the development of new skill sets... 


AfDB power, energy, climate and green growth complex VP Amadou Hott
AfDB optimistic about Eskom’s turnaround prospects
19th February 2019 By: Terence Creamer

The African Development Bank (AfDB), which has extended billions of rands in loans to Eskom, says it is optimistic the actions being taken to turnaround the embattled South African power utility... 


Energy Minister Jeff Radebe
Radebe says IRP to be finalised in March and promises to address IPP issues soon
19th February 2019 By: Terence Creamer

Energy Minister Jeff Radebe listed the finalisation of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity as South Africa’s main energy priority and indicated on Tuesday the policy should be... 


AEI 2019 Kicks Off on Tuesday, 19th February
18th February 2019

The much-anticipated Africa Energy Indaba, held in collaboration with strategic partners, the World Energy Council, NEPAD Agency and SANEA, kicks off on Tuesday, 19th February at the Sandton... 


AFRICA’S ENERGY FUTURE The Africa Energy Indaba will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, from February 19 and 20 this year
Event set to dissect the future of African energy
15th February 2019 By: Paige Müller

The eleventh edition of the Africa Energy Indaba – which will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, from February 19 to 20 this year – will focus on the future prospects and... 


A CHANGING FUTURE Several disruptive forces are set to threaten the traditional power utility business model
Power utility business models set to change
15th February 2019

According to Africa Energy Indaba organiser Siyenza, African power utilities must respond appropriately to impending forces to prevent being surpassed by technological and market change. The... 


DEMAND SPIKE
Africa is still undergoing rapid urbanisation, further contributing to its economic development and energy consumption demands
Continent’s energy demands increase
15th February 2019

Africa’s demand for energy is steadily increasing and solutions to meet this growth have become a major concern amongst the energy sector leaders of the continent. Key factors contributing to this... 


ADEQUATE GENERATION 
The Africa Energy Indaba Conference will discuss, debate and seek solutions to enable adequate energy generation across the continent.
What to expect from 2019 Africa Energy Indaba
15th February 2019

The Africa Energy Indaba Conference is the definitive energy conference for Africa providing an annual programme that shapes energy policy for the African continent. Key issues that impact the... 


UPDATING INFRASTRUCTURE The ECIC is aiding Mozambique State utility Electricidade de Mocambique in a project to finance the rehabilitation of the country’s electricity infrastructure in northern Mozambique and in Maputo
Energy capacity shortfalls stunting Africa’s industrialisation efforts
15th February 2019 By: Paige Müller

Insurance company the Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa (ECIC) says there are significant shortfalls and backlogs in Africa’s installed energy capacity, which is stunting the... 


GAS ON THE RISE There has been and increase in the development of gas-fired power stations throughout Africa
Renewable grids present investment opportunity
15th February 2019 By: Paige Müller

The recent trend towards the development of renewable energy, including those based on smart grids and microgrids in Africa, has encouraged the establishment of a new renewable energy equity fund.... 


MITIGATING EMISSIONS 
NCPC-SA’s South African Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) project has mitigating about 3.7-million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions
Technical workshops to address energy efficiency
15th February 2019 By: Paige Müller

The Department of Trade and Industry’s National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) programme states that it will host technical workshops at this year’s Africa Energy Indaba. NCPC-SA... 


AFFORDABLE ENERGY
For the first time, South Africa is seeing a real opportunity to buck the trend of ever-increasing electricity tariffs
Renewables ensure cleaner national energy
15th February 2019 By: Paige Müller

The wide-scale adoption of renewable energy projects throughout South Africa will result in a more cost-effective and cleaner national energy supply, says renewable-energy development and... 


Total Announces Ground-breaking Oil Discovery 175km Off the Southern Coast of South Africa
13th February 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The recent gas condensate discovery by Total South Africa, 175km off the southern coast of South Africa, has set the stage for a significant contribution to the nation’s economic development as it... 


Eaton affirms alternative energy at 2019 Africa Energy Indaba
12th February 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

 Eaton Electric is pledging its support for Africa’s drive to ramp up alternative energy solutions at the 11th annual Africa Energy Indaba taking place on 19 – 20 February 2019 at the Sandton... 


What to Expect at 2019’s Africa Energy Indaba
11th February 2019

The Africa Energy Indaba conference is the definitive energy event for the continent providing an annual programme that influences energy policy for Africa. Key issues that impact the African... 


Global and Africa Energy Experts Confirmed to speak at the 11th Africa Energy Indaba
7th February 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Leading figures and global experts within the African energy sector will convene in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa at the 2019 Africa Energy Indaba to debate key issues keeping Africa’s energy... 


Trends Creating Opportunities in Africa’s Energy Sector
4th February 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Africa’s power and energy sector are catalysts for its growth and development. To achieve its full potential, the continent needs to accommodate the energy needs of its citizens and to achieve... 


The Impact of Digitalisation and IoT on the African Energy Sector
29th January 2019

Leading figures within the African energy space will assemble at the Africa Energy Indaba to discuss the significance of digitalisation and IoT at a time when the energy sector is experiencing a... 


The Impact of Digitalisation and IoT on the African Energy Sector
28th January 2019

Leading figures within the African energy space will assemble at the Africa Energy Indaba to discuss the significance of digitalisation and IoT at a time when the energy sector is experiencing a... 


Alleviating Energy Storage Concerns
3rd December 2018

The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that by 2035, developing nations will constitute 80% of total global energy production and consumption alike. A greater portion of this new generation... 


Alleviating Energy Storage Concerns
3rd December 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that by 2035, developing nations will constitute 80% of total global energy production and consumption alike. A greater portion of this new generation... 


Challenges facing the African Energy Sector
26th November 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Many African countries have seen rapid and meaningful economic growth in the last decade, and to ensure the continued sustainability of this growth, these economies rely heavily on accessible,... 


Impact of Mini- and Off-grid Power Projects in Africa
20th November 2018

Several exciting dialogues will form the focus of the discussions at the 11th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba, which returns to the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 19 – 20... 


The Role of Renewable Power in Meeting Africa’s Energy Needs
12th November 2018

In response to improving energy security and adhering to international climate change policies that are profoundly transforming the energy industry, The World Energy Council (WEC), the South... 


Africa Power Vision to Form Integral Component of Africa Energy Indaba 2019
1st November 2018

The annual Africa Energy Indaba 2019 will cover a wide range of topics pertinent to Africa’s energy industry. The Africa Power Vision is amongst these topics and will be conveyed through a... 


Swiss Re head of market development in Africa Christina Ulardic
Smaller hydro projects fill a power gap – panel
16th February 2016 By: Natasha Odendaal

The mass deployment of often-overlooked mini, or small-scale, hydropower projects to complement existing energy generation in Africa emerged as a key theme during a panel discussion at the Africa... 


Areva South Africa MD Dr Yves Guenon
Areva and Rosatom on nuclear costs, secrecy and the South African tender
16th February 2016 By: Terence Creamer

Nuclear vendor Areva, which is planning to participate in a French industry bid for South Africa’s proposed nuclear build programme, indicated on Tuesday that, in the absence of an actual tender,... 


Zambia Energy and Water Development Minister Dora Siliya
Progress on ‘Zizabona’ interconnector critical to unlocking Southern African power projects
16th February 2016 By: Terence Creamer

The Energy Ministers of Zambia and Zimbabwe reaffirmed their commitment on Tuesday to accelerating the development of the ‘Zizabona’ electricity transmission interconnector, which is seen as... 


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