With African’s huge potential in solar, wind, and other clean energy sources, the continent is ready to skip traditional energy methods and embrace a sustainable future. However, financing has long been a stumbling block in realizing this green dream. Today, we explore six innovative strategies that are overcoming these challenges. They are also creating new…
The Sahara Desert spans 9.2 million square kilometers, nearly the size of China. Here’s the amazing part: covering just 1.2% of the Sahara with solar panels could meet the entire world’s electricity needs—not just Africa’s! In 2009, the Desertec initiative proposed using Saharan solar power to supply Europe. While that plan didn’t take off, it…
Across the diverse landscapes of East Africa, from the bustling cities of Nairobi and Dar es Salaam to the remote villages of Uganda and Rwanda, a quiet revolution is underway. Solar power, once a distant dream, is now illuminating homes, powering businesses, and transforming lives. But can this renewable resource truly brighten the future of…
In the heart of East Africa, a quiet revolution is taking place on rooftops and in villages across Kenya. Solar power, once considered a luxury for the wealthy, is rapidly becoming an accessible and attractive alternative to traditional electricity. As frequent power outages continue to plague the nation, many Kenyans are turning their faces to…
Kenya is charting a bold path towards a greener future with its ambitious plan to create 240,000 green jobs by 2030. This initiative holds immense significance for the country and the broader African continent, as it aligns with the global push for sustainable development. Green jobs encompass a wide range of roles that contribute to…
Kenya is shining a bright light on going green! They’ve got a bunch of “green initiatives” happening, which are basically ways to protect the environment and create a more sustainable future. For example, they’re using cleaner energy sources like sunshine and geothermal power instead of relying on dirty fuels. This helps keep the air and…
Paris (France), March 18, 2024 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to optimize data center infrastructure and pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in edge artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technologies. Schneider Electric will leverage its expertise in data center…
Ghana’s energy sector is seeing major changes, and Petrosol Ghana Limited is at the forefront. The company appointed Lawrencia Himans to its Board of Directors, breaking barriers in the male-dominated oil and gas industry. This decision marks a new era of inclusivity and leadership. Lawrencia Himans is a pioneering figure. As a chartered accountant and…
Valerie LEVKOV Director for Energy, Metals & Mining, and Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory, IFC Valérie Levkov’s career path has been anything but conventional. Starting out as a nuclear engineer at EDF in 1987, she navigated through various roles within the company, including research and development, IT technologies applied to power plants, and corporate finance. However, it…
Climate change is a big problem that hurts many countries badly. Kenya is taking charge and working with other countries to raise a huge amount of money, $2.4 trillion every year by 2030, to help these countries fight climate change. The task force isn’t shying away from exploring unconventional yet impactful means of generating revenue….
