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Can Africa Industrialise With Unreliable Electricity?
Can Africa industrialise with unreliable electricity? An ETA analysis of power reliability, competitiveness and industrial policy in 2026.
Energy Security Shock: Why Africa’s Transition Debate Just Changed Overnight
After U.S – Israel strikes on Iran, oil and shipping risk surged. Here’s what the energy security shock means for Africa’s transition, FX and grids.
Mini-Grids vs National Grids in Africa: Complement or Compromise?
Are mini-grids and national grids in Africa complementary or competing models? This explainer unpacks the trade-offs for access, investment and growth.
Africa’s Green Skills Gap: Is It Real Or Misdiagnosed?
Is Africa’s green skills gap a shortage of engineers or a shortage of system literacy? An ETA analysis of the policy tension shaping energy transition outcomes.
Africa’s Renewable Energy Is Being Wasted by Grid Constraints
Africa is building renewable energy, but grid congestion means much of it cannot be used, creating new risks for investment and system reliability.
The Future of Oil and Gas Careers in Africa: Why This Decade Will Define You
Oil and gas careers in Africa are entering a defining decade. Here’s how energy professionals must evolve, adapt and stay competitive in 2026 and beyond.
Carbon Markets in Africa: Credibility Is Now the Real Currency
Kenya’s new carbon registry signals a shift. In 2026, carbon markets in Africa will be defined by governance credibility — not supply volume.
The U.S. and China Are Competing for Africa's Minerals. Africa Is Competing for the Value Chain.
Critical minerals have become a focal point of U.S.–China competition. The bigger question for Africa is whether it can capture more processing, manufacturing and economic value before another extractive cycle takes hold.
Why Africa’s Just Energy Transition Is A Governance Challenge Before A Financing One
Africa is not short of climate finance promises. What it lacks is delivery. Over the past few years, billions of dollars have been pledged to support the continent’s energy transition, from expanded...
Industrial Decarbonisation In Africa: Why Competitiveness Will Decide the Transition
Africa’s energy transition debate remains dominated by power generation targets, electrification rates, and renewable capacity additions. These are necessary foundations. But they are no longer...
Can African Grids Absorb a Rapid Fossil Fuel Exit?
Fossil fuel phase-out assumes grid stability and storage. Are African power systems ready for a rapid exit?
Why Power Grids Are The Bottleneck Of The Energy Transition In 2026
For more than a decade, the global energy transition has been sold as a story of technology. We are told solar panels are getting cheaper, wind turbines are getting taller, and batteries are...