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Certain industries have emerged as profitable avenues to tremendous wealth and success in Africa's diverse economic landscape.

Masdar, a global leader in renewable energy, is supporting the development of young people and woman to drive the sustainability agenda and fostering innovation with the awarding of a valuable prize. Dr Lamya Nawaf Fawwaz, Executive Director, Brand and Strategic Initiatives, at Masdar outlines the positive impact the company’s initiatives are having in Africa and across the world

Blockchain and GreenFi - tools for climate action

As a solar panel was raised onto the roof of their ­mud-brick home in a Tanzanian village in sight of Mount Kilimanjaro, Akida Saidi and his wife felt giddy

The perils of paygo.... 

(Bloomberg) -- As a solar panel was raised onto the roof of their ­mud-brick home in a Tanzanian village in sight of Mount Kilimanjaro, Akida Saidi and his wife felt giddy at the prospect of entering a new era.

Solar pay-as-you-go plans have been hailed as the answer to bringing clean, affordable electricity to millions, but the system can break down catastrophically.

Africa’s burgeoning innovation economies offer huge opportunities for the continent – and for Europe as it looks to tackle the climate crisis and respond to China’s BRI global connectivity programme

Pv magazine has spoken to Bill Lenihan, CEO of Netherlands-based energy system installer start-up Zola Electric - formerly Off Grid Electric - to find out how the business intends to spend the $90 million

Image: Bboxx Kenya Global energy giant EDF has bought a 23% stake in off-grid solar company Bboxx’s Kenyan business. Bboxx, which specialises in building, financing and operating off-grid solar installations in the African market, is partnering with EDF to expand its footprint in Kenya by capitalising on the energy group’s commercial resources and financial clout. Kenya is already Bboxx’s largest market, according to the company, and has been operating there since 2011. Bboxx’s solar sy...