Why Solar Alone Isn’t Enough: The Case for Patient Capital in Productive Energy Use Solar energy has revolutionized access to electricity, particularly in underserved and remote regions. It has become the most affordable source of power globally and a crucial tool in addressing energ... 29 ago 2025
Unlocking the Potential of High-Renewable Power Systems with Digital Technologies and AI In the digital era, the transition to renewable energy is inextricably linked with technological innovation. IRENA underscores this fundamental connection in its recent article, “Unlocking the Potenti... 28 ago 2025
Context-Aware, Energy-Efficient, and Scalable Healthcare Solutions: Rethinking Medical Equipment for Low-Resource Settings Across Sub-Saharan Africa and other low-resource regions, the availability of healthcare equipment does not necessarily translate into improved health outcomes. Many hospitals and clinics may appear w... 19 ago 2025
When the Lights Go Out: How Energy Poverty Endangers Maternal Health In the dim, overheated hallways of a rural hospital in Nigeria, a midwife struggles to keep a newborn warm using nothing but a towel and body heat. The incubator is silent—power’s out again. There’s n... 29 lug 2025
91% of New Renewable Projects Now Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels: A Global Energy Turning Point In a striking milestone for the global energy transition, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has reported that 91% of all new renewable electricity projects commissioned in 2024 generat... 22 lug 2025
Mission 300: Towards a True "Step Change"? In April 2024, the World Bank Group (WBG), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and a coalition of development finance institutions and private investors unveiled Mission 300 —an ambitious initiative ... 15 lug 2025
Unlocking the Future of Renewables: Why Europe Must Embrace Energy Innovation Now As Europe accelerates its path toward climate neutrality, traditional renewable energy sources—such as wind and solar—are no longer sufficient on their own. Land constraints, grid congestion, and regu... 10 lug 2025
Clean Energy vs. Fossil Fuels: Are Emerging Economies at a Climate Crossroads? As the world races toward a low-carbon future, the spotlight is increasingly falling on emerging economies. These nations are not only among the most vulnerable to climate change—they also hold the po... 8 lug 2025
Rewriting the Script: Why African Startups Deserve a New Global Narrative In recent years, Africa’s startup ecosystem has made remarkable strides. The continent has become a breeding ground for innovation in fintech, healthtech, edtech, and clean energy. Companies like Moni... 3 lug 2025
The Road Ahead: Why Kenya’s E-Mobility Revolution Needs Indigenous Knowledge As electric mobility (e-mobility) gains ground across Africa, Kenya stands out as a country with bold ambitions and a growing demand for sustainable transportation. With vehicle numbers expected to ri... 3 lug 2025
Not Just Light, But Leadership: Africa’s Defining Energy Moment In the global push toward a cleaner, more inclusive energy future, Africa finds itself at a remarkable crossroads. With a wealth of natural resources and an increasingly ambitious generation of energy... 26 giu 2025
From Driveway to Mainstream: Why the Used EV Market Will Fuel Mass Adoption The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is well underway. New EV sales are growing, automakers are rolling out increasingly affordable models, and charging infrastructure is expanding. But beneath the su... 24 giu 2025