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.

Renewable energy finance professional, Joan Chahenza, has contributed to structuring and tariff setting for projects totalling over $1 billion.

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

Even though energy, water, transportation, and ICT infrastructure growth is often hindered by policy uncertainty and lack of funding there are impressive success stories unfolding...

Smart meters are emerging as potential game changers, revitalising the entire electric industry. These meters are not only playing a vital role in improving customer...

The distribution of electricity is plagued by a certain amount of loss of power, whether through technical or non-technical losses (NTL). This...

Sub-Saharan Africa is fertile ground for solar because of its immense energy deficit and crumbling infrastructure. At present, the region (excluding South Africa) has only...

The proliferation of distributed generation (DG) has led to concerns around the effect or impact of this integration on the planning and...

Renewable energy is increasingly powering the world, but erratic policymaking is holding the sector back from its potential contribution to cutting carbon pollution and meeting...

The lighting industry’s move away from traditional lighting methods to Solid State Lighting (SSL) is enabling increased control capabilities, and reduced operational costs and energy...

IHA launched the Hydropower Sector Climate Resilience Guide that will help the hydropower industry become more resilient to the impacts of climate change.