Let's Talk Energy Podcast
by Energy News Network
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About this podcast
Welcome to the Let’s Talk Energy Podcast from EnergyNet. This series was recorded at the Africa Energy Forum in Nairobi in 2023, Barcelona in 2024 and now bring new episodes from Cape Town. Join us for these and other episodes as we talk with the industry players, stakeholders and rising stars of Africa’s energy sector. Find out more at https://energy-news-network.com/podcasts
Episodes
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- Powering the Mine: Can Mining Growth Drive the Zambezi’s Next Energy Investment? · 22 minFor Zimbabwe’s mining sector, reliable electricity is more than an operational necessity. It could be the key to attracting the next wave of investment in energy infrastructure…
- What Will It Take to Finance Africa’s Industrial Future? · 29 minAfrica’s industrial ambitions will require significant investment in energy and infrastructure. But what separates projects that attract capital from those that struggle to reach…
- Can Zambia Build Power Fast Enough for Its Next Wave of Industrial Growth? · 21 minZambia’s electricity demand is rising, driven by mining, industrialisation, agriculture and urbanisation. But meeting that demand will require more than adding new generation…
- Are Africa’s Frontier Markets Being Mispriced by Investors? · 18 minSome of Africa’s greatest power deficits sit in markets international capital often considers too difficult. But does perceived risk always match the reality on the ground? In…
- Can Private Power Markets Solve Africa’s Industrial Energy Challenge? · 15 minCan Private Power Markets Solve Africa’s Industrial Energy Challenge? As Africa’s industries demand more reliable power, captive and embedded generation is moving from a back-up…
- From Capital to Construction: Can Itimpi II Become a Model for African Energy Investment? · 16 minHow does an energy project move from financing to infrastructure at the pace industrialisation demands? Hosted by Energy News Network (ENN) in partnership with The Electricity…
- Could Cheap Renewable Power Become Africa’s Next Industrial Advantage? · 18 minAfrica has some of the world’s strongest renewable resources. The bigger opportunity may be in how that power is delivered. Hosted by Energy News Network (ENN) in partnership…
- Can Africa Finance the Energy Systems Its Industrial Future Demands? · 19 minRenewables are no longer just part of Africa’s decarbonisation story. They are becoming central to how the continent powers mines, manufacturing, infrastructure and long-term…
- Can Battery Storage Become the Backbone of Africa’s Power System? · 23 minBattery storage is moving beyond emergency backup. For Africa’s industries, mines and communities, it could become critical infrastructure. Hosted by Energy News Network (ENN)…
- Is Africa’s Power Problem Really a Generation Problem? · 21 minAfrica can add more megawatts. But if power cannot move reliably through the grid, industry cannot depend on it and investors cannot finance it at scale . Hosted by Energy News…
- Can Better Policy Turn Africa’s Infrastructure Gap into an Investment Opportunity? · 12 minAfrica’s infrastructure challenge is often framed as a shortage of capital. But what if the bigger constraint comes before the money? Hosted by Energy News Network (ENN) in…
- Can Africa Make Energy Access Bankable at Scale? · 17 minAfrica does not only need more electricity. It needs energy investment that moves in step with economic growth. Hosted by Energy News Network (ENN) in partnership with The…
- Africa Doesn’t Just Need More Megawatts. It Needs Smarter Power. · 15 minAfrica’s industrial ambitions will require more electricity. But Haytham Abdo argues that simply adding megawatts is no longer enough. Hosted by Energy News Network (ENN) in…
- Financing Africa’s Next Growth Cycle · 15 minAfrica doesn’t lack infrastructure projects. It needs more bankable ones. Hosted by Energy News Network (ENN) in partnership with The Electricity Hub, Let’s Talk Energy continues…
- Can the Zambezi Power Southern Africa’s Next Growth Story? · 12 minAfrica’s energy security may depend as much on cooperation as it does on new generation. Hosted by Energy News Network (ENN) in partnership with The Electricity Hub, Let’s Talk…
- Beyond Engineering: Where Are the Jobs in Africa’s Energy Transition? · 22 minAfrica’s energy transition needs more than engineers. It needs technicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, commercial talent and a workforce ready to turn energy access into…
- From Entry-Level to Executive: What Does It Take to Accelerate Your Career? · 22 minCareer progression is rarely linear. Moving into leadership takes more than experience - it requires positioning, visibility and consistent development. In this episode of Let’s…
- Building Ghana’s Power Projects: Is Bankability Holding Back Ambition? · 17 minGhana wants new power. Investors want certainty. The challenge is turning ambition into bankable projects. In this episode of Let’s Talk Energy, Kofi Amoako Asiedu of Early…
- Africa’s Next Tech Wave: Can AI and IoT Move from Innovation to Scale? · 23 minAI and IoT are already being deployed across Africa - but can the continent build the skills, infrastructure and systems needed to take them to scale? In this episode of Let’s…
- Tomorrow’s Work, Today: Can AI Deliver Africa’s Next Jobs Boom? · 20 minAI is moving from hype to application across Africa - but can adoption translate into jobs, skills and economic growth? In this episode of Let’s Talk Energy, Joseph Berkoh…
