Energy & Utilities

The latest Energy & Utilities sector features, company profiles, and executive interviews from across Africa.

Latest Energy & Utilities Corporate Stories

Closing the Loop on the Water Cycle

Hermann Erdmann of REDISA champions the idea of a circular economy approach to water treatment in South Africa, with the current linear model putting the country's utilities future in danger of drying up

Mozambique at the Heart of Southern African Development as Regional Players Gather

Taking place in May, the Southern Africa Energy & Infrastructure Summit will celebrate regional cooperation and promote energy infrastructure projects that require both public and private sector support in order to be realised

The Egyptian Energy Investment Summit to Serve as Platform of Opportunity for 30GW of Energy Projects

The Egyptian Government is hoping to engage DFIs and investors in its plan for 30GW of energy projects at The Egypt Energy Summit this month

East Africa : A Hot-bed for Energy Related Investments

According to Frost & Sullivan, private sector participation and international cooperation will facilitate the commercial exploration of substantial energy reserves in East Africa

Standard Bank Commits to SA’s Power Provision

Standard Bank has provided finance to 14 active renewable energy projects delivering power to South Africa’s power grid, helping to alleviate a chronic energy shortage.

Getting the Circular Economy Rolling

Hemann Erdmann of REDISA argues that, while South Africa is ahead of the EU in promoting modular economic changes, the route to achieving circularity is still being honed.

Lesedi Nuclear Services : Powering & Empowering South Africa

Restructuring and diversification at Lesedi Nuclear Services over 14-years culminates in the globally-significant market position.

South Africa’s Green Sector Gains Critical Momentum

Amanda Dinan breaks down what many perceive to be South Africa's "challenge of our generation" in its green sector.

Rainmaker Energy : Cost-Competitive Renewable Solutions

As a specialist in innovative renewable solutions, Rainmaker Energy is a privately owned company with broad expertise as an originator, developer and owner-operator of renewable energy assets in South Africa.

Umoya Energy (RF) (Pty) Ltd : Setting an Example in South Africa

Umoya Energy is an IPP (Independent Power Producer) created as a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to develop and own Hopefield Wind Farm, South Africa’s first wind farm to reach commercial operation date (COD) on 1 February, 2014.