• Citizen power

    Citizen power

    Forward-thinking solutions have led to ingenious ways of harnessing solar energy taking it beyond the rooftop and, in some cases, into people’s pockets – literally.

    Power up

    Power up

    On a continent with chronic electricity shortages, the race to add energy-generation projects to the African grid is increasingly focused on renewables.

    Bright ideas

    Bright ideas

    From cellphone-charging booths to irrigation systems and shopping-centre rooftops, Africa’s solar revolution is gathering pace.

    The air force

    The air force

    Driven by technology and public-private partnerships, wind-generated power has become an integral part of Africa’s energy mix.

    Power surge

    Power surge

    In an effort to escape the vicious cycle of energy deficiency, the African continent is increasingly embracing a global trend – looking to the earth and sky as renewable energy sources.