A bold new chapter in Africa’s clean energy story unfolded this week in Cape Town, where the continent’s most influential leaders, financiers, and energy experts have gathered for the Green…
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The clean energy transition is accelerating faster than expected—and for the first time, global renewable energy growth has outpaced demand. According to BloombergNEF’s New Energy Outlook 2025, this milestone may…
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Practicalities, not technicalities: How habit facilitation and product simplification feed sustainability
by Carlton OlooAfricaEnergy & TransitionOpinionRegionsSustainabilityPan-African by Carlton Oloo 543 views 3 minutes readAccording to the IEA Africa Energy Outlook 2022, over 500 million people across Africa lack access to electricity, underscoring the continent’s significant energy deficit. This energy access gap hampers socioeconomic…
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Energy transition and climate adaptation represent two critical facets of our journey towards a greener future. At the heart of the global sustainability agenda lies the need for an energy transition – a fundamental shift from fossil fuel-based systems to renewable sources.
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Green ammonia’s potential for sustainable development
by Lisa MatataEnergy & TransitionEnvironmental ResponsibilityOpinionSustainable development by Lisa Matata 688 views 4 minutes readGreen ammonia, a compelling breakthrough in sustainable development, has captured the attention of researchers and industry leaders alike, offering a promising avenue to reshape our energy landscape. Born from an innovative approach, green ammonia is distinguished by its eco-friendly production process, leveraging renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, or hydropower.
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Green Hydrogen; Powering the Future with Sustainable Energy
AfricaEnergy & TransitionInternational NewsOpinionRegionsRenewable energyTechnologyPan-African by Dr. Edward Mungai 466 views 3 minutes readThe concept of green hydrogen has been under consideration for decades, with glimpses of its potential emerging as early as the 1970s. However, the high cost of renewable energy technologies at the time limited its feasibility. It wasn’t until the 21st century, amid a renewed global focus on combating climate change, that green hydrogen gained fresh interest. The past decade, in particular, has witnessed a remarkable acceleration in research, development, and investments in green hydrogen technology.