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ESI Africa Editor-In-Chief reports from Windaba 2026 Source: Original article

ESI Africa Editor-In-Chief reports from Windaba 2026 Source: Original article

Electricity consumption at data centres surged by 17% in 2025, making it one of the fastest-growing end uses of power worldwide Source: Original article

The record scale of the exhibition was reflected not only in the increased exhibition space and exhibitor numbers, but also in the level of engagement across the show floor. Exhibitors reported strong visitor interest, valuable business conversations and opportunities to connect with both existing and prospective customers. Source: Original article

AGES has grown into one of the continent’s leading dealmaking platforms for the green economy, connecting global capital with investable African projects across renewable energy, green transport, water, waste, sustainable agriculture, green buildings, the blue economy and climate technology. Source: Original article

State-prepared power parks with co-located load, a 1–3GW Bitcoin mining proposal and a pricing policy rethink sit alongside the battery storage push Source: Original article

During his keynote address, Minister of Electricity and Energy, Honourable Dr Ramokgopa, noted that global energy trends, including the surge in demand driven by AI and data centres, are positioning energy security as an increasingly important driver of economic growth and industrial development. Source: Original article

Without local data, AI climate tools might not reflect the real needs of local communities Source: Original article

Utilities worldwide are under growing pressure to improve financial sustainability with better controls, whilst maintaining reliable and ever improving service delivery Source: Original article

How do we protect the performance, safety and long-term value of South Africa’s wind assets as the fleet grows and ages? Source: Original article