The impressive technological progress in the solar industry over the past decade has resulted in a drastic reduction in prices of solar panels. This has accelerated the adoption of solar around the world. Having lagged compared to other places, solar panel shipments to a lot of African countries have surged … [continued]
Over 9,200 solar panels have been installed at VWGA to date, generating 7,125 MWh annually. The impressive technological progress in the solar industry over the past decade has resulted in a drastic reduction in prices of solar panels. This has accelerated the adoption of solar around the world. Having lagged … [continued]
The 2nd edition of the Zimbabwe–Zambia Energy Projects Summit (ZimZam 2025) starts today, 26 November, and runs up until Friday, 28 November, 2025. This year’s edition will be held in Livingstone, Zambia. This follows the inaugural event held last year in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The conference essentially brings together leading … [continued]
Uganda’s Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), an electric vehicle manufacturer based in Jinja, Uganda has taken a bold step to showcase its new electric coach, the 2025 Kayoola Electric Coach 13M. Under the theme “Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition,” this trip will be a historic 30-day journey spanning over … [continued]
Equipped with Type 6 connectors and open-charge standards, the stations are compatible with all light electric vehicles (LEVs), including two-wheelers, tuk-tuks, and light passenger cars, enabling interoperability and a scalable EV charging infrastructure. Nationwide network expansion is set for 2026, with Type 6 fast chargers to be installed. Kenya’s electric … [continued]
Solar manufacturing is beginning to take place in many parts of Africa as local companies leverage the transfer of technology.
Several Chinese companies have been ramping up their presence in South Africa. Most of them are launching new products at a rapid pace, and most importantly, at very aggressive prices. The attractive prices and products have been helping to shift consumer trends in South Africa, according to a recent trading … [continued]
In a global market where around 80 million brand new vehicles are sold per year, and just over 1 million of these are sold in Africa (about 1.3%), it is not surprising that traditional automakers have generally treated most countries on the African market as markets dominated by “non-consumers.” Traditional … [continued]
A lot of people worldwide still do not have sufficient knowledge around electric vehicles and the benefits for switching to electric, which is why all forms of awareness programs are essential. Information around electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and EV charging tariffs is not yet as readily available and as accessible … [continued]
ChatGPT generated a panoramic systems diagram of Africa’s clean-energy flywheel, illustrating how solar and storage imports, BRI logistics corridors, AfCFTA trade integration, electrified transport, governance improvements, and industrial build-out reinforce one another in a continuous cycle of accelerating growth
When I was invited onto UK energy regulator Ofgem’s eight-part Inside Energy podcast to discuss where the next great shift in the global energy system might come from as part of the closing episode, due to drop in January, the hosts likely expected an answer rooted in Europe or Asia. … [continued]
