2019 – Issue 3

Keen on developments in the East Africa region, we address geothermal, hydropower and mini-grids in ESI Africa Issue 3. This edition also embarks on unpacking the elements of smart metering, lighting 2.0, cities’ relationship with climate change, a novel approach to combating NTL, and an interesting perspective on waste-heat.

Encapsulated in the evolution of the electricity supply industry currently underway are various technology advancements – and at the pinnacle of progress sits the...

Traditional large-scale power plants and long-distance transmission and distribution networks have proved ineffectual in reaching rural communities. The search is now on for a clean,...

By Samuel Obbie Banda, African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) The payment history of African power utilities has fuelled the perception...

Municipalities in South Africa are increasingly considering the option to replace their analogue meters with smart ‘next generation’ meters, which deliver real-time or periodic interval...

This article reviews a network performance evaluation after Nigerian power utility Ikeja Electric deployed NOJA Power OSM Reclosers to stabilise and improve the distribution company’s...

As the energy market transitions to smaller, centralised planning, the future of mega power project development continues to hold its ground. ESI Africa spoke with...

The United Nations estimates the world to face a 40% water supply shortage, added to this many African countries already face water supply challenges.

One hundred finalists from the international Start Up Energy Transition (SET) Awards, for the most innovative and effective business models in the areas of energy...

As four days of debate, discussion, business and innovation got underway in Lisbon, Portugal the message was clear – Africa Energy Forum (aef) 2019...

Buildings and factories are wasting huge amounts of heat into the atmosphere through air conditioning, refrigeration and production processes.