In this episode, Zaheer Khan, Regional Director for South Africa at Trina Solar MEA, explores how Trina Solar is supporting Africa's energy transition through large-scale solar projects and partnerships. From supplying PV modules for South Africa's REIPPPP to collaborating with local developers, he shares how innovation and collaboration are expanding access to clean, reliable power across the continent.

In this episode, Cobus van Schalkwyk, Director of Global Mining and Managing Director of Rolls-Royce Solutions Africa, discusses how on-site biogas and industrial bio-digesters are transforming power for Africa's remote mining operations. He explains how flexible, low-emission power systems are reducing reliance on diesel, cutting costs, and providing sustainable off-grid energy solutions. Cobus also shares insights into Rolls-Royce's new regional facility and how investment in local infrastructure and skills is creating long-term value for African industries — a conversation recorded during the Africa Energy Forum 2025 in Cape Town.

In this episode, Cobus van Schalkwyk, Director of Global Mining and Managing Director of Rolls-Royce Solutions Africa, discusses how on-site biogas and industrial bio-digesters are transforming power for Africa's remote mining operations. He explains how flexible, low-emission power systems are reducing reliance on diesel, cutting costs, and providing sustainable off-grid energy solutions. Cobus also shares insights into Rolls-Royce's new regional facility and how investment in local infrastructure and skills is creating long-term value for African industries — a conversation recorded during the Africa Energy Forum 2025 in Cape Town.

In this episode, Weiwei Du, Head of Middle East and Africa at Tongwei Solar, discusses the company's growing role in advancing solar energy across the MEA region. From supplying 1.175 GW of modules to ACWA Power in Saudi Arabia, to co-developing the 140 MW Doornhoek project in South Africa, Du shares how Tongwei's expansion strategy is aligning with regional goals for clean power and net-zero. She also explains how innovation, partnerships, and policy alignment are driving Tongwei's vision for a unified and sustainable energy future — a conversation recorded during the Africa Energy Forum 2025 in Cape Town.

In this episode, Alexandra Cluver, Partner at Bowmans, discusses how South Africa's Wholesale Electricity Market is reshaping the country's power sector. From the introduction of the new Market Code and its impact on independent power producers to the evolution of power purchase agreements, she explains how a liberalised market is creating investor confidence and new opportunities for private sector participation. Recorded during the Africa Energy Forum 2025 in Cape Town, in partnership with The Electricity Hub.

In this episode, Dietmar Siersdorfer, Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa at Siemens Energy, discusses the evolving role of gas in Africa's energy transition and why 2025 is a pivotal moment for the sector. From integrating gas with renewables to delivering reliable, affordable power, Dietmar shares insights on investment trends, innovative hybrid models, and how gas-to-power can help build a resilient and sustainable energy mix across the continent — recorded during the Africa Energy Forum 2025 in Cape Town.

In this episode, Ronald Chindeka, Head of Investment and Funding at Pele Green Energy, explores the rise of battery energy storage in Africa and how to finance it at scale. From lessons learned on the €84 million Kolda project to new models leveraging Africa's mineral wealth, he shares strategies to overcome capital barriers and accelerate clean energy deployment across the continent.

In this episode, Dietmar Siersdorfer, Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa at Siemens Energy, discusses the evolving role of gas in Africa's energy transition and why 2025 is a pivotal moment for the sector. From integrating gas with renewables to delivering reliable, affordable power, Dietmar shares insights on investment trends, innovative hybrid models, and how gas-to-power can help build a resilient and sustainable energy mix across the continent — recorded during the Africa Energy Forum 2025 in Cape Town.

In this episode, Zandile Hlatywayo, Chief of Staff and Head of Strategy at Allied Talent Partners, shares why Africa's people are the continent's most powerful energy resource. From tackling the silent crisis of talent access to building a borderless, skills-first ecosystem, she explains how ATP is reshaping project outcomes and creating new opportunities for Africa-based professionals in the energy sector — a conversation recorded at the African Energy Forum 2025, Cape Town.

In this episode, Youri Harel, Head of Specialised Finance at Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) discuss how innovative financing solutions are driving Africa's energy transition. From funding renewable energy projects in emerging markets to supporting the development of gas, critical minerals, and green hydrogen, MCB shares its approach to balancing sustainability with scale. We explore the role of structured debt, ESG integration, and cross-sector collaboration in closing the continent's infrastructure financing gap — and hear real-world insights from successful projects advancing Africa's low-carbon future.