Cape Town’s pooled electricity wheeling programme has facilitated approximately 3.1 GWh of electricity between private generators and customers, with the City now considering opening the programme to the wider market.
Africa needs almost $240 billion in annual energy investment by 2030 under the IEA’s Sustainable Africa Scenario, sharpening the focus on how projects can attract the capital and expertise required to move into development.
Kenya is pursuing significant investments in refining, domestic oil production and electricity generation, including a proposed 700,000 barrel-per-day refinery in Lamu and plans for an additional 5,500 MW of generation capacity.
Discovery's new operating system combines forecasting, modelling, and dynamic energy allocation to help businesses manage the uncertainty of renewable-energy procurement.
Wheeling makes it possible to buy electricity generated elsewhere, but making the transaction work depends on accurate metering, allocation and billing behind the scenes.
The 2026/2027 theme, Access and Affordability Empower Security for All, focuses on the role reliable infrastructure plays in economic growth, resilience and sustainable development across the continent.
The Energy Additions Forum at African Energy Week 2026 will examine how carbon capture and storage can help decarbonise existing oil and gas infrastructure while creating new investment and industrial opportunities.
