Africa's Big Switch (ABS)

Send us Fan Mail We had a conversation with Rahul Srinivasan , a Senior Energy Specialist at Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll) , to explore the nexus between energy and healthcare in Africa.    SEforAll is a United Nations partner organization that strives to accelerate access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy in developing countries, particularly in Africa and Asia.  The...

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Send us Fan Mail As the name suggests, your hosts Hassana , Joshua and Bolaji , reflected on the 8 episodes released so far.  We highlighted where progress has been made and hinted on the direction of the podcast going forward. The nature of the conversation was more of a chat than a formal interview. Finally, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn...

Send us Fan Mail Can I use solar energy to power my business? On this episode of Africa's Big Switch we had a conversation with Victor Tobenna Ezenwoko , the Chief Commercial Officer of Daystar Power , to explore commercial and industrial clean energy solutions in Africa.  From steel manufacturers in Ghana to commercial banks in Nigeria, Daystar Power is committed to helping African businesse...

Send us Fan Mail Still on Nuclear Energy! But this time we take a deeper dive into the technology. Have you heard of the Pebble Small Modular Reactor (PSMR)? We spoke to Dr Trevor Dudley , the CEO of Mozweli Nuclear Engineering Limited on the role of nuclear energy in diversifying Africa's energy mix. Dr Trevor holds over 26 years of experience in the nuclear engineering and he is particularl...

Send us Fan Mail There is often this mysterious cloud surrounding the nuclear industry with a lot of false perceptions on its safety and role in contributing towards a sustainable energy future. On this episode of Africa's Big Switch , we had a conversation with Princess Mthombeni , a nuclear communication specialist with over 10 years experience, to help us demystify some of the myths surrou...

Send us Fan Mail The Oil and Gas industry has been a notorious contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, which has contributed to climate change. But does oil & gas have a role to play in the energy transition in Africa? If so, how? To explore this, we sat down with James Makinde , the General Manager of Ardova Plc. With over 15 years experience in oil and gas industry, James now leads business...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know? Over 3 billion people live without access to clean cooking facilities in the world today. According to the IEA, sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 490,000 premature deaths per year linked to household air pollution from the lack of access to clean cooking facilities, with women and children being the worst affected. The unsustainable harvesting of fuelwood also contribu...

Send us Fan Mail We spoke to Collins Kuindwa , an investment officer at SunFunder in Nairobi,  to understand how rural electrification is financed in Africa. We explored the methods of financing, their associated risks and ways to overcome them. SunFunder is a mission-driven solar finance business based in Nairobi unlocking debt capital for solar energy in emerging markets, where over 2.2 billion...

Send us Fan Mail Using Nigeria as a case study, I had a conversation with Bolaji Onalaja, an energy and technology consultant,  to understand the current situation in Nigeria, challenges and available opportunities for renewable energy in ensuring access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy for all by 2030.  This episode was hosted by Bolaji Akinola-Alli Co-hosted by Demilade Adeyemi and...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, I had a conversation with Amit Saraogi and Anshuman Lath to learn how India was able to grow its electricity access from 60% to almost 100% of its population in two decades. What can African leaders learn from this? What roles do the private sector and public sector play in providing clean, affordable and sustainable electricity access for all?  Please have a list...