In this episode of the Africa Energy Forum Podcast, Stuart MacWilliam, Chief Development Officer at Mulilo, explores the journey of scaling renewable energy projects from concept to commercialisation. From navigating regulatory and permitting challenges to structuring innovative PPAs and financing models, he shares how Mulilo delivers utility-scale projects while building lasting community partnerships. Recorded during the aef 2025 in Cape Town.

In this episode of Let's Talk Energy, Rentia van Tonder, Head of Power, and Aadil Cajee, Head of Energy & Infrastructure Finance at Standard Bank CIB, discuss how finance is evolving from a transactional role to a strategic driver in Africa's energy transition. From shaping inclusive and climate-resilient energy systems to embedding ESG principles that create real community value, they share how financial institutions are becoming architects of Africa's energy future.

In this episode, Zaheer Khan, Regional Director for South Africa at Trina Solar MEA, explores how Trina Solar is supporting Africa's energy transition through large-scale solar projects and partnerships. From supplying PV modules for South Africa's REIPPPP to collaborating with local developers, he shares how innovation and collaboration are expanding access to clean, reliable power across the continent.

In this episode, Cobus van Schalkwyk, Director of Global Mining and Managing Director of Rolls-Royce Solutions Africa, discusses how on-site biogas and industrial bio-digesters are transforming power for Africa's remote mining operations. He explains how flexible, low-emission power systems are reducing reliance on diesel, cutting costs, and providing sustainable off-grid energy solutions. Cobus also shares insights into Rolls-Royce's new regional facility and how investment in local infrastructure and skills is creating long-term value for African industries — a conversation recorded during the Africa Energy Forum 2025 in Cape Town.

In this episode, Weiwei Du, Head of Middle East and Africa at Tongwei Solar, discusses the company's growing role in advancing solar energy across the MEA region. From supplying 1.175 GW of modules to ACWA Power in Saudi Arabia, to co-developing the 140 MW Doornhoek project in South Africa, Du shares how Tongwei's expansion strategy is aligning with regional goals for clean power and net-zero. She also explains how innovation, partnerships, and policy alignment are driving Tongwei's vision for a unified and sustainable energy future — a conversation recorded during the Africa Energy Forum 2025 in Cape Town.

In this episode, Alexandra Cluver, Partner at Bowmans, discusses how South Africa's Wholesale Electricity Market is reshaping the country's power sector. From the introduction of the new Market Code and its impact on independent power producers to the evolution of power purchase agreements, she explains how a liberalised market is creating investor confidence and new opportunities for private sector participation. Recorded during the Africa Energy Forum 2025 in Cape Town, in partnership with The Electricity Hub.

In this episode, Dietmar Siersdorfer, Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa at Siemens Energy, discusses the evolving role of gas in Africa's energy transition and why 2025 is a pivotal moment for the sector. From integrating gas with renewables to delivering reliable, affordable power, Dietmar shares insights on investment trends, innovative hybrid models, and how gas-to-power can help build a resilient and sustainable energy mix across the continent — recorded during the Africa Energy Forum 2025 in Cape Town.

In this episode, Ronald Chindeka, Head of Investment and Funding at Pele Green Energy, explores the rise of battery energy storage in Africa and how to finance it at scale. From lessons learned on the €84 million Kolda project to new models leveraging Africa's mineral wealth, he shares strategies to overcome capital barriers and accelerate clean energy deployment across the continent.