The #Cameroon government’s acquisition of a 95 percent stake in Eneo, despite being hailed as an act of “#energy sovereignty”, presents a substantial challenge to independent power producers (#IPPs) and #minigrid developers of the future.
Cameroon’s solar energy sector stands at a critical juncture as the 24-month customs duty exemption introduced in 2024 approaches its expiration. While the combination of VAT relief (in place since 2012) and the recent customs duty exoneration aimed to slash equipment costs—often subject to taxes up to 30%—and accelerate the country’s renewable energy transition, implementation challenges have threatened these gains. With the customs exemption set to end in December 2025, the solar industry awaits clarity on whether the forthcoming Finance Law will renew and permanently stabilize these fiscal incentives. The government’s National Energy Compact suggests a commitment to not only extending but broadening these measures, a move that could prove decisive for Cameroon’s ambitious target of achieving 25% renewable energy in its mix by 2035 and attracting the substantial private investment needed to power this transition.
As of 2025, ten years after the Paris Agreement, Africa’s adherence to its commitments is a complex picture, marked by both increased ambition and significant challenges, particularly concerning climate finance.…
A Region on the Rise Central Africa’s oil and gas sector is undergoing a profound transformation in 2025. Far from a static industry, it’s a dynamic landscape marked by strategic…
The Virunga Energies model offers a powerful blueprint for overcoming a common challenge in Africa’s energy infrastructure development: the mismatch between energy supply and actual market demand. While electricity is an essential utility, its value depends largely on the presence of sustainable, paying customers. In many parts of Africa, especially outside major industrial hubs, the challenge isn’t just building power plants but also ensuring there is a viable market to consume the generated electricity.
Africa’s agricultural policies are undergoing important changes as countries intensify efforts to modernize farming systems and address food security amidst growing populations and climate shocks. Central to these shifts is a more explicit focus on integrating energy access for productive agricultural use, which enhances everything from irrigation to processing and storage. This article examines recent policy movements, the connection between energy and agriculture, illustrative country cases, and what lies ahead for transforming African agriculture through reliable energy.
Mission 300 is opening real space for private developers who can prove delivery, speak the language of lenders, and present ready-to-evaluate packages. Focus on programs with clear payment security, standard contracts, and available risk instruments. Build a standing PQ pack, choose partners that fill your experience gaps, and keep a live map of grants, concessional debt, and guarantees that match your risks.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is undergoing a critical transformation in its energy sector. While the country boasts immense hydropower potential and mineral wealth, its households are overwhelmingly dependent…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is pivoting toward a new era for private investment in its electricity transmission sector. For investors, independent power producers, and global energy professionals, understanding…
