In this edition, recorded during Morocco Energy Week, we speak with Kaushik Burman, Chief Executive of Spiro Electric Motorcycles, a company working to expand electric mobility across Africa.

Kaushik Burman is based in Dubai and brings over 20 years of experience in the energy and mobility sectors. Before joining Spiro, he held senior roles at Gogoro, leading its entry into markets such as Indonesia, the Philippines, Korea and India. He also spent several years at Shell in a variety of leadership positions across Europe and Asia. His academic background includes degrees from INSEAD, the Harvard Kennedy School, the University College of Engineering in Hyderabad, and FMS Delhi.

Under Kaushik’s leadership, Spiro is working to build a practical, scalable electric mobility solution for Africa. By deploying battery swap stations and using locally available energy sources, the company aims to make electric vehicles more accessible and affordable for everyday use. At the same time, Spiro is investing in local skills through Spiro Academy, which offers training in electric vehicle maintenance and operations. Their efforts have recently been recognised at the FT Live Africa Sustainable Futures Awards.

Key discussion points with Kaushik Burman:

• How Spiro is working with communities and partners for site deployment and energy solutions
• The role of solar and hybrid energy in rural battery swap stations
• How battery swapping is improving affordability and access
• Vision, accessibility, and training partnerships with TVETs and universities
• The evolving role of local factories as training hubs and innovation centers
• The number of trained individuals and the ripple effects on livelihoods
• How Spiro-certified technicians are expected to drive the EV ecosystem across Africa

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In this episode, we have an engaging discussion with Mats Larsson, Director of the Global Energy Transformation Institute and author of eight internationally published books, including Global Energy Transformation. Mats brings a wealth of expertise in sustainable transportation and energy systems, offering a deep dive into the critical shifts shaping the electric vehicle (EV) revolution.

Key discussion points with Mats Larsson:

• The real challenges in scaling EV infrastructure and what’s needed to overcome them
• Breakthrough technologies reshaping mobility and accelerating electrification
• How electrification is transforming society beyond transportation, impacting industries and urban development
• The trillion-dollar investment landscape and the financial realities of energy transformation
• A systematic approach to tackling financial and organizational hurdles in the transition to sustainable transportation

Join us for an insightful conversation with Mats as we explore the road ahead for EVs, the role of innovation, and what it will take to create a truly electrified future.

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In this episode, we have an engaging discussion with Osaruyi Orobosa, Senior Vice President of Project Development at the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). Osaruyi brings extensive experience in leading power, heavy industry, transport, and telecom infrastructure projects across Africa, playing a pivotal role in AFC’s renewable energy initiatives.

Key discussion points with Osaruyi Orobosa:

• AFC’s acquisition of Lekela Power and its journey to becoming the largest renewable energy player in Africa
• The strategic importance of AFC's partnership with Infinity Power and how it aligns with long-term renewable energy goals
• Insights into the Morocco-UK Power Project and its potential to reshape intercontinental energy trade
• AFC’s approach to balancing energy poverty and climate change while ensuring rapid energy access through clean energy solutions
• The impact of the Red Sea Power wind farm in Djibouti, set to boost the country’s energy capacity by 50%, and the challenges of managing projects with significant national influence

Tune in to explore AFC’s vision for Africa’s renewable energy future and the opportunities and challenges they face in driving sustainable infrastructure development across the continent.

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