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Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 aims to unlock global capital

Over four days, AGES will accelerate Africa’s transition to a just and inclusive green economy by directly connecting global investors with projects that can transform communities, industries and ecosystems

Sanlam Investments returns as the headline sponsor of the 2026 Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), for the third consecutive year, reinforcing its long-term commitment to unlocking global capital for Africa’s sustainable future. The Summit will take place in Cape Town from 24 to 27 February 2026. Over four days, AGES…

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African Power & Energy Elites 2025/2026: Celebrating Visionary Leadership and Transformative Projects

From mega transmission projects and smart water systems to renewable energy corridors and digital platforms, the magazine chronicles how long-term strategy is becoming infrastructure, and how vision is translating into systems that endure

ESI Africa proudly announces the release of the 10th Anniversary Edition of African Power & Energy Elites: Projects and People, a landmark publication spotlighting the executives, engineers, infrastructure projects and innovations shaping Africa’s power, energy, water, transport, agriculture and healthcare sectors. The 2025/2026 edition is themed “Energy, Water & Transport…

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    • Africa's Green Economy Summit 2026 to unveil Africa's premier pipeline of investment-ready green ventures making a difference toward net zero goals
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Africa's Green Economy Summit 2026 to unveil Africa's premier pipeline of investment-ready green ventures making a difference toward net zero goals

AGES 2026 is poised to be a pivotal event in driving Africa's just transition, underscoring the continent's leadership in developing scalable, sustainable, and economically viable solutions to global challenges

Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES 2026) is set to host an unparalleled showcase of investment-ready green economy projects from across the continent. With over 100 applications meticulously vetted by its expert investors committee, nearly 30 pioneering Pan-African initiatives have been selected to present their transformative solutions. This curated pipeline, spanning…

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Cost savings the real power behind South Africa's solar boom

Solar generation now costs between 30% to 50% less than grid electricity (around R1.20–R1.70/kWh equivalent after installation)

According to the recently released South Africa’s Largest Solar Survey (https://apo-opa.co/487ALDZ), the South African solar market has changed, with the primary drivers for solar adoption being rising electricity tariffs and a desire for cost savings. The findings mark a fundamental shift in how South Africans approach energy investment. While load shedding…

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Africa’s Solar and Storage Boom Unpacked in Latest ESI Africa Industry Insights Volume

New report reveals record solar imports, bold battery breakthroughs, and the technologies reshaping the continent’s energy future

Africa’s clean energy transformation is accelerating at record pace, with solar adoption and energy storage innovation reshaping the continent’s power landscape. The newly released ESI Africa Solar & Storage Volume 2025 offers a comprehensive view of this momentum, tracking trends, technologies, and investment opportunities defining Africa’s renewable future. According to…

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Back Contact Solar Technology Set to Usher in the Next Industrial Leap for Global Photovoltaics

By 2030, PV is expected to account for more than 70% of new renewable energy capacity, making it the single largest renewable power source worldwide

Back Contact (BC) solar technology is emerging as the cornerstone of the next industrial phase for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects by combining record-setting efficiency with lower production costs. By 2030, PV is expected to account for more than 70% of new renewable energy capacity, making it the single largest renewable…

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Sanlam Investments Renews Sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026

To date, the summit has showcased more than 90 investment-ready initiatives valued at over US$8.7 billion, spanning entrepreneurial start-ups to national-scale infrastructure projects

Sanlam Investments (www.SanlamInvestments.com) has confirmed its third sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), taking place in February 2026, reaffirming its commitment to financing Africa’s sustainable future through innovation in renewable energy, water security, waste reduction, ocean and climate finance.  Since its inception in 2023, AGES has become a key…

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Exclusive masterclasses addressing energy efficiency and carbon competitiveness at C&I Energy + Storage Summit

These hands-on masterclasses complement the Summit’s broader agenda of keynotes, project showcases and panel debates, equipping delegates with actionable strategies to shape their organisations’ energy future

The highly anticipated C&I Energy + Storage Summit 2025 (https://Energy-StorageSummit.com/) will return to The Maslow Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg on 4–5 November 2025, bringing together leading energy experts, financiers, regulators and corporate leaders. Among the standout features of this year’s programme are the exclusive Masterclasses, designed to equip delegates with practical…

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Leading energy and water security events to drive South Africa's industrial resilience

Water Security Africa Johannesburg delivers strategies for water reuse, efficiency and sustainable supply, strengthening operations across water-intensive industries

The organisers of the C&I Energy+Storage Summit Johannesburg (https://Energy-StorageSummit.com/) are pleased to announce the co-location of Water Security Africa (https://apo-opa.co/4n0RaAd) and the Energy Intensive Users Group (EIUG) Conference (https://apo-opa.co/4pth2qk) with the Summit on 4-5 November 2025.   Taking place at the Maslow Hotel, Johannesburg, this strategic alignment brings together over 300…

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Institut Photovoltaïque d’Île-de-France (IPVF) Confirms: LONGi's BC Modules Hi-MO 9 Outperform TOPCon in Power Gen & Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE)

LONGi’s BC technology is now driving a new wave of technological transformation and large-scale adoption worldwide through its superior return-on-investment value

Renowned European third-party technical consultancy IPVF recently conducted a comprehensive value assessment of two 50MW ground-mounted PV projects in France and Denmark. The study provides an in-depth comparison of the power generation performance between LONGi’s BC module Hi-MO 9 (2382*1134mm) and mainstream TOPCon products (2382*1134mm). Data reveals that LONGi’s Hi-MO…