2019 – Issue 3
Issues
ESI Africa Edition 3 2019
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.
Metering
‘Meters online’ breathe new life into energy management
Encapsulated in the evolution of the
electricity supply industry currently underway are various technology
advancements – and at the pinnacle of progress sits the...
Renewable energy
In search of off-grid power to combat Africa’s low energy access...
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,...
Finance and Policy
A new tool in building trust between power utilities and investors
By
Samuel Obbie Banda, African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI)
The
payment history of African power utilities has fuelled the perception...
Metering
How to turn Hustlers into Super Heroes
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...
Transmission and Distribution
Empowering utilities to modernise their electricity network
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...
Generation
Tanzania Rufiji Dam: Elsewedy Electric expands its footprint in Africa
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...
Water
Why water utilities should go with the flow
The United Nations estimates the world to face a 40% water supply shortage, added to this many African countries already face water supply challenges.
Finance and Policy
Top 100 start-ups to present their business models in Abu Dhabi
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...
Finance and Policy
Reflecting on Africa’s ‘Year of Light’
As
four days of debate, discussion, business and innovation got underway in
Lisbon, Portugal the message was clear – Africa Energy Forum (aef) 2019...
Energy Efficiency
Waste heat: An untapped energy source
Buildings and factories are wasting huge amounts of heat into the atmosphere through air conditioning, refrigeration and production processes.
