International Day of Clean Energy
Promotes the transition to clean, renewable energy sources for a sustainable future. Accelerating Africa's clean energy transition is essential for powering development without deepening the climate crisis.
COP30 Showed Why Africa Must Lead the Next Phase of Climate Action
byAdetoro Adetayo• Nov 26, 2025
The continent isn’t asking for charity; it’s building energy systems, financing models, and industries that could shape the global green economy.
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How Rachid Yazami's Work Challenges Africa's Raw Mineral Export Pattern
byAdetoro Adetayo• Nov 15, 2025
Rachid Yazami’s discoveries reveal how Africa could build its own battery industry, capturing value instead of exporting raw minerals abroad.
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Africa Is Tired of Promises. It Wants Power Over Its Climate Future.
byTomi Abe• Sep 15, 2025
At the 2025 Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, leaders launched a $50 billion plan to fund homegrown solutions. Can they close the $190 billion gap?
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Can Solar and Wind Keep Namibia's Taps and Hydrogen Plants Running?
byBlossom Amena• Sep 7, 2025
New models show how renewable-powered desalination could ease water stress while fueling the green hydrogen economy.
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The Climate Case for Bamboo Is Clear. So Why Isn’t the Money Moving?
byAdetoro Adetayo• Aug 3, 2025
Bamboo is cheap, fast-growing, and carbon-rich. Cameroon has a national strategy and active pilot projects, but unlocking scale will take more than potential.
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Can Solar and Hydro Finally Light Up Liberia? This $96 Million Project Hopes So
byVictoria Agbakwuru• May 26, 2025
A new hybrid energy system aims to close Liberia’s electricity gap, but weak infrastructure, rising debt, and public mistrust could pull the plug before it begins.
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The Global North Has Its 'Smart Cities.' Africa Is Building Better Ones.
byVictoria Agbakwuru• Apr 16, 2025
African urban development isn’t playing catch-up. It’s forging a new path that blends technology with culture, ecology, and inclusivity.
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Who Really Controls Africa’s Solar Switch?
byVictoria Agbakwuru• Jan 11, 2025
Foreign investments dominate Africa’s solar projects, but are local communities gaining control, or is history repeating itself?
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E-Mobility for the Many, Not the Few
byAdetoro Adetayo• Nov 16, 2024
What strategies can Africa adopt to make e-mobility affordable and accessible while bridging the gap in urban transportation for underserved communities?
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Namibia's Daring Quest to Decarbonize the Steel Industry
byAdetoro Adetayo• May 20, 2024
In a bold move, Namibia’s Oshivela Project aims to reshape steel production by cutting emissions entirely, marking a historic shift forward.
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Aba's Geometric Power Plant and Future Prospects
byTomi Abe• Apr 15, 2024
The Geometric Power Plant promises to reshape Aba’s energy landscape, delivering reliable electricity and driving significant industrial and economic growth.
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Green Goals: Powering African Football with Renewable Energy
byJackie Omekara• Mar 8, 2024
As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) grapples with the economic allure of its $1 billion value and environmental controversies surrounding major sponsor Total Energies, the urgent call for ethical sponsorships and strategic renewable energy investments unfolds as a pivotal narrative, urging AFCON to champion a greener and more sustainable legacy.
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How Lake Turkana Powers Kenya's Green Revolution
byTomi Abe• Jan 17, 2024
Lake Turkana Wind Power Limited is transforming lives in Kenya, harnessing wind energy to create jobs and foster community development.
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Can Nigeria Plug In? The High-Wire Road to Electric Vehicles in a Low-Power Nation
byOluwadara Adewuyi• Nov 6, 2023
Power cuts, limited infrastructure, and uneven policy are holding back Nigeria’s EV future, but local innovation and off-grid solutions could offer a way forward.
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Sustainable Cold Storage Solutions for Off-Grid African Businesses: The Koolboks Approach
byAdetoro Adetayo• Apr 3, 2023
Koolboks' solar-powered refrigeration transforms off-grid African businesses, offering a sustainable, affordable alternative to costly diesel generators and power outages.
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The Fascinating Story of BURN: a Leading Cookstove Manufacturing Company
byAdetoro Adetayo• Mar 7, 2023
With millions relying on inefficient traditional stoves, BURN’s cookstoves transform lives by cutting fuel costs and emissions.
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