Africa Infrastructure Development Company – Driving Human Impact with GIA
With the World Bank and the African Development Bank uniting governments and the private sector, “economic transformation” across the continent seems closer than ever (World Bank, 2024). The development giants are leading efforts to unlock Africa’s renewable energy potential with ‘Mission
Are Trade Wars and Tariffs a Challenge to Renewable Energy?
As in Rembrandt's Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee (1633), merchants are facing a storm: a storm of economic uncertainty. Developers, lenders and investors continue to pursue finance for renewable energy with policymakers sticking to targets and net-zero
How Project Advisory Services Stop Projects from Falling Behind
Managing complex large-scale projects represents one of the most significant business challenges of our time. The scale of expertise and coordination required is staggering, with global investment in energy, infrastructure, mining and real-estate-related projects reaching about $6 trillion in 2013
Energy Infrastructure Partners: Coordinating Development in Emerging Markets
In the shadow of the world's megacities, 1.4 billion people still live without reliable electricity access, a stark reminder of the persistent divide between energy haves and have-nots (Jiao & Tan, 2024). This energy poverty creates a cascade of challenges, from
Why Project Finance is Required for Renewable Energy Growth
The U.S. renewable energy sector is on the verge of a significant transformation, with project finance resourcing this growth. By 2025, renewables are projected to surpass coal as the country’s leading source of electricity, largely due to increasing investments and supportive
A Start Guide to Successful Renewable Energy Project Development
The global push for renewable energy is becoming more critical than ever as we approach 2025. The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that renewable sources will provide 35% of the world’s electricity by 2025, up from 29% in previous years.
Powering the Future: The Modern Role of a Wind Energy Consultant
In January 2024, wind energy generation surpassed coal in Europe for the first time (Reuters 2024). Is it the time for a wind energy consultant? 1. Introduction Wind energy has emerged as one of the most viable and cost-effective options for generating
Why Now is the Time for Clean Cooking Investment in Africa
Over 900 million people in Africa depend on traditional biomass fuels - charcoal and firewood - to cook their meals, which leads to severe health problems and environmental damage (World Bank, 2022). Clean cooking projects are trying to reverse this
Electricity Price Dynamics in Sub-Saharan Africa: Uganda and Malawi
Uganda and Malawi are both countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with distinct opportunities and risks associated with their energy infrastructure. Uganda is located in East Africa and known for its diverse landscapes, which include the Rwenzori Mountains and Lake Victoria, one of
Sustainable Mining: Renewables and Electrification
A seismic shift is underway around the world towards sustainable mining, reimagining extraction methods and reinvigorating communities. With the need to curb carbon emissions and embrace sustainable practices, mining has turned the corner. Gone are the days of the traditional
