• A light touch

    A light touch

    African businesses need to utilise the latest technology to make the most use of energy.

    Citizen power

    Citizen power

    Forward-thinking solutions have led to ingenious ways of harnessing solar energy taking it beyond the rooftop and, in some cases, into people’s pockets – literally.

    Power up

    Power up

    On a continent with chronic electricity shortages, the race to add energy-generation projects to the African grid is increasingly focused on renewables.

    Bright ideas

    Bright ideas

    From cellphone-charging booths to irrigation systems and shopping-centre rooftops, Africa’s solar revolution is gathering pace.

    The air force

    The air force

    Driven by technology and public-private partnerships, wind-generated power has become an integral part of Africa’s energy mix.