Energy Transition Africa

An African woman lights a bulb powered by a small solar panel at dusk outside her home.

Who Really Pays for Power? The Hidden Economics of Africa’s Electricity Access

It’s hard to forget the sound of generators at night.That deep, uneven hum that fills the silence after the national grid collapses again. Growing up in Nigeria, it was the…

Vincent Egoro October 24, 2025Africa development, climate finance, electricity access, energy transition, gender inclusion, IEA report, local currency finance

Two African technicians exmine solar panels at sunset in a rural field.

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Financing Africa’s Power Gap: Why Access to Capital Still Determines Access to Electricity

For all the talk of solar revolutions and just transitions, one truth still defines Africa’s energy story: the continent’s access to power depends on its access to affordable capital. The…

Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk October 22, 2025Africa power investment, climate finance, electricity access, energy transition, gender inclusion, IEA report, local currency finance

Four marine engineers in orange safety suits and helmets guide a thick, insulated power cable from the deck of a vessel into the sea during an offshore cable-laying operation.

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Powering Europe, Darkening Africa? The New Scramble for African Renewables

In 2025, as Europe scrambles to meet its climate goals and reduce dependence on Russian energy, a new frontier has emerged in the global race for clean power: Africa. Last…

Energy Transition Africa Editorial Desk May 12, 2025Africa energy transition, Africa-Europe energy trade, electricity access, energy colonialism, energy justice, EnergyAccess, green colonialism, just transition, renewable energy Africa