Transforming Africa's

Inspired Evolution is pleased to announce the successful exit of its Evolution II Fund’s controlling stake in Commercial Energy SA (“CESA”), a South African clean energy platform specialising in the ownership and operation of commercial and industrial (“C&I”) solar photovoltaic (“PV”) and battery energy storage systems (“BESS”) assets. CESA was jointly owned by the Evolution II Fund and SolarAfrica Energy.  This transaction marks another successful […]

As South Africa’s renewables market gains pace, energy wheeling has emerged as the dominant route to market for new private generation capacity outside government-backed support schemes and bilateral arrangements have evolved into more sophisticated, portfolio-based power purchase agreements (PPA) models. Thank you for reading!

The new capital will support the continued expansion of Spiro’s industry-leading battery swapping network across existing and new markets, while further advancing the company’s proprietary technology platform, including automated battery swaps, fast charging, and renewable energy integration. Thank you for reading!

Africa is entering a new phase in its energy journey, with solar power taking center stage. After a record year of capacity additions in 2025, the continent is now moving toward what many experts describe as a major solar breakthrough. For years, Africa lagged behind other regions in renewable energy development, but it is now […]

Green capital flows into Africa are gaining pace as governments, development finance institutions and private investors position themselves ahead of Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026. Thank you for reading!

Zambia’s ministry of energy and Goldenray Energy Limited, a local company backed by a Dubai-based investment fund, have sealed an implementation agreement for a 118-MWp solar project. Thank you for reading!

A recent report by the Global Solar Council shows a region rapidly pivoting towards alternative power solutions. Thank you for reading!

Namibia’s National Energy Compact sets out a plan to expand electricity and clean cooking access, cut reliance on costly power imports, and scale up renewable energy as the backbone of economic growth and energy security. It positions clean, domestic power and regional energy trade as central to jobs, affordability, and long-term development by 2030 and […]

The Competition Commission has given the green light for Norway’s renewable energy fund manager for developing countries to acquire a stake in a giant independent power producer (IPP) in South Africa. Thank you for reading!