The African Energy Forum (AEF) is one of the most important events in the African utilities sector. This year, the AEF’s 20th anniversary, Chris Weston, CEO of Aggreko, shares how he had the pleasure of delivering the welcome address
Renewables
Daystar Power and Nigerian Bank of Agriculture to electrify rural Nigeria

The rural electrification initiative aims to make a contribution to economic, social and ecological development. (Image source: USAID U.S. Agency for International Development/Flickr)
The Nigerian Agricultural Bank, Bank of Agriculture and the African electricity supplier Daystar Power have entered into a comprehensive cooperation agreement for rural electrification in Nigeria
AIIM invests in nine new renewable energy projects in South Africa

The move is in line with South Africa’s aim to boost its power sector. (Image source: Chuck Coker/Flickr)
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), one of Africa’s leading infrastructure-focused private equity fund managers and a member of Old Mutual Alternative Investments (OMAI), has acquired stakes in nine new solar and wind power plants in South Africa, through its IDEAS Managed Fund
Kazang to deliver solar-powered homes in Zambia

Kazangs initiative to help customers in Rural Zambia will help in the devlopment of the country. (Image source: Azuri Technologies Ltd.)
Kazang Solar has been awarded US$1.6mn from Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) under its Renewable Energy and Climate Adaptation Technologies (REACT) window
Second edition of Phanes Group solar incubator for sub-Saharan Africa launched
The evaluation panel during live pitching session of the Phanes Group Solar Incubator 2017. (Image source: APO)
Phanes Group, global end-to-end solar provider headquartered in Dubai, has announced the 2nd edition of its Solar Incubator programme, aimed at identifying PV projects of potential in sub-Saharan Africa by providing support to funding, and commercial and technical knowledge