More than 300 participants representing over 30 countries took part in the 17th edition of the German-African Energy Forum, held in Hamburg on May 16 and 17. As this year’s theme – “Africa’s energy roadmap: Breaking new grounds for green(er) economies” – would indicate, the continent’s green energy transition was at the forefront of many conversations. Nthato Minyuku, Siemens Energy’s head of government affairs for Africa, told attendees that African countries need time, space and funding for the energy transition. Ezekiel Adesina, executive secretary of the African Energy Study Group, Nigeria, called for international cooperation across the continent. In particular, Sven Schuppener, an associate expert for UNIDO Austria, gave advice for African countries looking to develop the technology.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 17, 2024 09:51 UTC