Why Concentrated Solar Power Struggles to Compete With Solar PV
Concentrated solar power (CSP) was once seen as a serious contender to become a major…
Author: Africa Digest News
Genser raises $527 million to expand gas-to-power business across West Africa
Ghanaian energy company Genser Energy has secured €456 million ($527 million) in debt financing as…
How Private Power Purchase Agreements Are Changing South Africa’s C&I Energy Market
Private power purchase agreements are becoming a central mechanism for South African businesses seeking cheaper…
Could High-Entropy Alloys Help Africa Move Beyond the “Dig-and-Ship” Economy?
Africa has many of the minerals needed for the global energy transition, but it captures…
South Africa’s PGM Advantage Could Turn It Into a Hydrogen Technology Hub
Platinum group metals (PGMs) could give South Africa a strategic advantage in the emerging hydrogen…
Eskom Wants Hyperscalers to Turn South Africa’s Power Surplus Into an Industrial Opportunity
After years of load-shedding, South Africa’s electricity crisis is creating an unexpected problem for Eskom:…
Four Groups Bid to Link North African Renewable Power to Malta
Four consortia have submitted proposals to develop a dedicated renewable-energy connection between North Africa and…
Eswatini Turns to Taiwan for Solar, Storage and Smart Grid Investment
Eswatini is looking to deepen its energy partnership with Taiwan as the country seeks new…
How Sun King Makes Money Selling Solar for Just $0.15 a Day
When Sun King announced plans to connect 1.5 million households in Madagascar, one question immediately…
Can One Company Bring Electricity to 7.5 Million People in Madagascar?
Madagascar is home to one of Africa’s largest electricity access gaps, with only about 15%…