Hatch, a leader in Africa’s energy sector, participated in the Africa Energy Indaba 2025, spearheading critical dialogue on balancing Africa’s energy development and transition. Peter Viljoen, Hatch’s Regional Director for Energy, highlighted the complexities of Africa’s energy future, focusing on equitable electrification, renewable energy, and the economic potential of sustainable power systems.
Category: Energy
Africa: Energy, Renewable Energy, Green Energy, Gas, Oil, Electricity
Commercial Energy Storage Systems: A Guide to Liquid-Cooled and Modular Solutions
This article explores advanced commercial energy storage systems (ESS), focusing on liquid-cooled and modular solutions. It outlines the benefits of each technology, including enhanced thermal management, extended battery lifespan, scalability, and improved operational efficiency. The article also highlights key performance metrics, such as round-trip efficiency, depth of discharge, and cycle life, and discusses Sungrow’s industry-leading ESS solutions. By integrating these technologies, businesses can optimize energy usage, reduce operational costs, and support sustainability efforts.
Mozambique Gas & Energy Summit & Exhibition Charts Over 10 Years of Powering Positive Progress
The tenth anniversary edition of the Mozambique Gas & Energy Summit & Exhibition will take place from 22 – 24 September 2025, at the Joaquim Chissano Convention Centre in Maputo.
Call for Refugee-Led Clean Energy Enterprises in Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia to Apply for Inclusive Investment Grants
Ashden is offering grants of up to £10,000 for refugee-led clean energy projects in Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia. These grants aim to support innovative clean energy solutions such as solar power and clean cooking technologies in displacement settings, empowering refugee entrepreneurs and organizations with financial and technical assistance. The program is part of the Transforming Humanitarian Energy Access initiative, in partnership with the Howden Foundation and other global organizations.
Solar Inverters: A Solution to Africa’s Energy Grid Outage Challenges, Says d.light
Solar inverters offer a cleaner, more cost-effective alternative to diesel generators for backup power.
Unlocking Africa’s Hydrogen Potential: Key Project Final Investment Decision (FID) Timeline Analysis
Explore Africa’s hydrogen potential with key insights into project Final Investment Decision (FID) timelines. Learn about Namibia’s leadership in green hydrogen, its role in the global energy transition, and opportunities for job creation and economic growth.
Wärtsilä introduces next-generation engine to balance renewables and improve power plant performance
Wärtsilä has introduced a cutting-edge engine designed to optimize the balance between renewable energy sources and traditional power plants. This new technology aims to improve plant performance, making energy production more sustainable and efficient.
Energy trends for 2025 – the light at the end of the tunnel grows brighter
South Africa’s time to shine: CEO of SolarAfrica David McDonald says our renewable energy sector is experiencing a glow-up – and there’s reason for businesses to get excited.
Solar energy trends in 2025
A tsunami of cheap Chinese solar panels flooding Europe, an increasing taste for rooftop solar and a boom for small, medium and large-scale battery storage. These are the three strongest trends in solar energy as we move into the new year, as seen by Midsummer Executive VP Sven Lindström.
Deploying balancing power generation technologies could save €65 trillion by 2050, shows Wärtsilä’s global power system modelling
Wärtsilä report shows an area the size of Europe will need to be covered with renewable power to reach a clean energy future, without the integration of balancing power technologies