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Gaia eyes Sub-Saharan Africa renewable energy funding Institutional investors can now invest in large-scale renewable energy projects across Africa through the Gaia Africa Climate Fund. Business Day TV spoke with the fund's MD, Reiner De Wit, for more details. Tune into 'Business Lunch' on Business Day TV at 12:30, only on Dstv channel 412, for your essential roundup of the day's financial headlines and market insights. #RenewableEnergy #GaiaAfrica #InvestmentOpportunities #SustainableAfrica #Businessnews

Can floating solar systems revolutionise the way we approach hydrological risks and energy sustainability? Amidst climate change and growing energy demands, comprehensive sustainable solutions become crucial. AFRY’s forward-looking use of floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems is paving the way for a secure clean energy transition in Cameroon. ☀ Our study, funded by the International Development Association, investigates the potential of floating photovoltaic systems on hydropower reservoirs to stabilise energy production while fostering socio-environmental balance. The potential is immense. With a total capacity of up to 100 MW of FPV installations on three reservoirs, we are looking at unlocking a reliable, clean energy supply. Offering rapid deployment and environmental advantages, FPVs present a significant opportunity for Cameroon to progress towards a sustainable and diversified energy future. We are proud to contribute to the green transition, supporting our clients’ sustainability goals. Together, we are making a difference. Interested in learning more? Read the study and our findings: https://lnkd.in/dNFFFger #makingfuture #engineeredbyAFRY #sustainableinvestments 

Recourse's recent advocacy document outlines exactly why the African Development Bank Group needs to end its investments in gas and shift its focus to renewables. Its time for the African Development Bank to prioritise investment in renewable energy infrastructure, including grid modernisation, energy storage solutions, and decentralised off-grid systems to enhance energy access and integrate climate resilience considerations into the design and implementation of renewable energy projects to enhance Africa's adaptive capacity to climate change impacts. Communities need investment in advanced technologies and allow the African Continent to leapfrog outdated and dirty energy sources. To find out more about why renewables are what's best for communities in Africa read our advocacy document on our website. 🔗https://lnkd.in/dSV385aE

I recently had the opportunity to be featured on The Energy Talk podcast - this was my first #podcast experience as a guest, and I must admit my somewhat introverted self initially hesitated when the invitation came in, especially given it was quite short notice. But I'm glad I decided to go for it. We had an interesting chat and I had a great time sharing my thoughts on the #energy sector.   One of the points I touched on was the importance of #innovation. I believe that to deliver on the real needs of #communities and #nations, we must innovate whilst considering their specific challenges and opportunities. Another point I made was the danger of not learning and applying the learnings in our drive towards #universalenergyaccess and #climateresilience. If we fail to analyze our experiences, identify lessons, share and apply those learnings to future endeavors, plans, #strategies, #projects, programs, and so on, we'll struggle to achieve our goals. Continuous #learning and #adaptation are crucial for #progress. #LetsChangeEnergy collaboratively!

Navigating Energy Equity: Investment Strategies for Africa’s Just Transition The global pursuit to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is getting closer with each year, with new technologies, regulatory policies, funding opportunities and legislation set to expedite the transition from hydrocarbons to renewable energy resources. As such, a webinar panel discussion on Attracting Investment for the Realization of Energy Equity in Africa explored an overview of the current state of energy equity in the continent and key areas where investment is crucial to achieve a just energy transition. Featuring the participation of Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber NJ Ayuk JD, MBA.; Director of the Africa Transaction Advisory at GreenMax Capital Group Ifechukwude Uwajeh; and Regional Operations Manager at the African Development Bank Group Farai Kanonda, the webinar explored the major challenges and opportunities for investors to leverage global financing models to drive capital into Africa's energy sector. Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/e8XV7Dra

First Day at the Global OffGrid Energy Forum in Kenya and a paradigm shift taking place already in the dialog on OffGrid Energy Investment. Damilola Ogunbiyi was not shy at voicing the need to prioritize & invest in African Energy Developers. We will not reach M300 goals of proving energy for 300M Africans if we keep up with the same bureaucracy and the administrative bottleneck. Andrew Herscowitz We are committed to drive this change and this is why these high level gatherings are important. Yadviga Semikolenova from the World Bank noted the importance of creative/innovative actions to do this differently. We are starting it and we have a plan to accelerate it. The goal is to reach 300 Million people by 2030. #solarenergy #emobility #climatechange

Following a wave of investor interest in the green hydrogen space, Thomas Parker has penned an excellent thinkpiece exploring how Southern Africa can maximise opportunities and position itself as a key player in the global energy transition.

“In the absence of a clear regulatory framework for green hydrogen, investors we have advised have taken solace in the robustness of both Namibia and South Africa’s broader legal frameworks. Both countries have balanced constitutions, and elements relevant to the development of any project – such as contract law – are well-catered for and enforced through an independent judiciary. For the time being, host governments have been turning to existing regulations for their better-established traditional energy sectors to chart a course forward for green hydrogen.” Great business intelligence analysis on green hydrogen developments in Southern Africa including Namibia from S-RM’s Thomas Parker.

A comprehensive overview of the growing green hydrogen market in Southern Africa, from my colleague Thomas Parker. We are blessed with an abundance of sunshine in this corner of the world, but our recent research suggests that there are a few potential barriers to entry for first-movers to be aware of.

S-RM's Africa Energy Series | Southern Africa is emerging as a powerhouse for green hydrogen innovation, capturing the spotlight as governments worldwide race to achieve their decarbonisation targets. With a wealth of renewable energy resources, a global market eager to invest in sustainable solutions, and local governments actively seeking such investments, the region's green hydrogen sector is advancing at an unprecedented pace. However, friction points have begun to show which could prove defining for the sector’s future development. Here, Thomas Parker, an Associate Director on S-RM’s sub-Saharan Africa Corporate Intelligence team, examines these areas of tension, informed by our recent experiences of guiding investors through their entry into Southern Africa’s green hydrogen market: https://hubs.li/Q02ZGFx30 #greenhydrogen #energytransition #greenenergy #waterscarcity #ESG #africa #investinafricanenergy