<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[African Institute of Sustainable Energy Systems Analyses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering African Energy Solutions through Collaboration and Innovation]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/resources-of-aisesa</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:43:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.aisesa.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Our Members: Edo Abraham]]></title><description><![CDATA[AISESA member, Edo Abraham, says: If countries cannot provide basic services such as water and electricity reliably and affordably, all talk of development is merely rhetoric.]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/post/member-highlight-edo-abraham</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6a22a0328f65b106570ca5</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:22:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88897a_1619de9328324b2699c74186a026babd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wikuskruger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government Strategies for Renewable Energy Investments in Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study of Ethiopia, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa finds that the right way to finance renewable energy depends less on best practice than on local political and economic conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/post/government-strategies-for-renewable-energy-investments-in-africa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a69ebae5329f38dcec633e1</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:10:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88897a_57faeb5d1a254ce8a3275eb558227509~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_641,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wikuskruger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electrification That Delivers on Development ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new paper argues that energy plans that account for farming in household energy use can support economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/post/electrification-that-delivers-on-development</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a69bb36eb310bed118a8dc2</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:41:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88897a_913e21884e734748aea60bbf3ce6594b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wikuskruger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fairer Power Needn’t Cost Much More ]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much extra does fair electrification actually cost? A new study in Applied Energy puts a number on it, country by country.]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/post/fairer-power-needn-t-cost-much-more</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a68c727ddd3673bc9b74c80</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:24:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88897a_2ce69ffe4ea84551b8b8bb23cf13bc0d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wikuskruger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Members: Professor David Quansah]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of our members reflects on the origins of his career in Energy, where the gaps between research, policy and practice show up in Ghana today, and what regional power integration could mean for cross-border energy access.]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/post/our-members-professor-david-quansah</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a467f6bcf7a7df09d17d0ea</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:03:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88897a_30d7c17f83c649b7b6fa0c0ce69e54e4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wikuskruger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Africa's Net-Zero Ambition is Not Cheap. Who Will Pay the Price?]]></title><description><![CDATA[These three scenarios carries profoundly different implications for African energy, land, water, food, and economic costs.]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/post/africa-s-net-zero-ambition-is-not-cheap-who-pays-the-price</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a45084ebe27582c36af5788</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:05:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88897a_0b0974e6e0e847b5b9bc0d01fa6b4dd8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wikuskruger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closing the Gap Between Energy Models and Energy Realities in Sub-Saharan Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent paper offers a practical scenario design approach for energy pathways in SSA.]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/post/closing-the-gap-between-energy-models-and-energy-realities-in-sub-saharan-africa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a46298a1552bc17797eecd9</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:05:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88897a_1590ae21d4334745b86be6120d78c407~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wikuskruger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Implementation Gap and Energy Transition Pathways in Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Africa's energy transition will be won or lost in implementation.]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/post/the-implementation-gap-and-energy-transition-pathways-in-africa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a394cd9fa54cc84484a9b63</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88897a_2e8afa1bf64643b4a1ef33f223503240~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_935,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wikuskruger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PayGo solar is reaching Africa's poor, but for how long?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PayGo solar model is at a crossroads. As investments pour in, the people it was built to serve risk being left behind.]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/post/paygo-solar-is-reaching-africa-s-poor-but-for-how-long</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a185cefd715e99f6b9a3155</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:35:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88897a_db4e6a3d60c949dda2ecf4b981cb9123~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_857,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wikuskruger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Green is Not Clean Enough: Are Africa's Energy Transition Plans Actually Just?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana and Kenya’s energy transition plans present ambitious net-zero and green job goals, but their true commitment to justice and equity remains uncertain.]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/post/when-green-is-not-clean-enough-are-africa-s-energy-transition-plans-actually-just</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f218bcb22b9270c639fc74</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:54:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88897a_cb7710eb51814492b48a00131b98bdb0~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_800,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wikuskruger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Towards resilient and inclusive climate compatible development: a participatory, mixed-method scenarios approach for Zambia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Climate-compatible development must be both resilient to shocks and inclusive by design.
Using Zambia as a case study, this paper applies a participatory, mixed-method scenarios approach to explore alternative development pathways, highlighting how governance choices shape climate resilience, equity, and long-term development outcomes.]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/post/towards-resilient-and-inclusive-climate-compatible-development-a-participatory-mixed-method-scenar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6953c11dc674f56a6ee56268</guid><category><![CDATA[Research Publications]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88897a_02c34f5df3e248d0a21a1209d602c9bc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wikuskruger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AISESA Concludes Three-Day Workshop on Africa’s Energy Transition and Sustainable Pathways]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AISESA workshop in Cape Town (Sept 17–19, 2024) convened over 100 experts to develop strategies for Africa’s sustainable energy transition, focusing on five strategic clusters: clean energy pathways, implementation, governance, finance and technology, and capacity building. Key discussions emphasized local ownership, open-source energy modeling, access to finance, and strengthening institutions to align energy development with Africa’s social and economic goals. ]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/post/aisesa-concludes-three-day-workshop-on-africa-s-energy-transition-and-sustainable-pathways</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687bb3621c88fb1454da0349</guid><category><![CDATA[Multimedia]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 15:02:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88897a_96f4873ef83c48d998ac71c6c7e58c3b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_855,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wikuskruger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AISESA at COP29]]></title><description><![CDATA[A range of different AISESA members are invited speakers in a wide range of Blue Zone Side Events at COP29, as well as in bilateral consulting sessions with heads of state, the Secretary General of the United Nations and other senior-level policy makers]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/post/_news</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687b93123b808c020d5383cb</guid><category><![CDATA[Multimedia]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 12:44:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88897a_bac563e0e53e4e08a82e5774d919b29e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wikuskruger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A green hydrogen revolution in Africa remains elusive under current geopolitical realities ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Africa’s green hydrogen potential is vast, but its promise remains largely unrealized.
However, this paper argues that under current geopolitical and extractive development models, green hydrogen risks reproducing old inequalities. It calls for African-led strategies that prioritize domestic value creation, equitable partnerships, and alignment with Agenda 2063.]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/post/a-green-hydrogen-revolution-in-africa-remains-elusive-under-current-geopolitical-realities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6953bc2fdf0479f5af009924</guid><category><![CDATA[Research Publications]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88897a_576c97bd90b24844b3de596985067e92~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wikuskruger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AISESA Inception Global Seminar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Africa’s energy sector has evolved through decades of research, shifting from post-colonial knowledge-building to calls for African-led, inclusive, and justice-oriented solutions, yet persistent institutional, political, and implementation barriers have stalled progress. With this Seminar, we launch the African Institute of Sustainable Energy and Systems Analysis (AISESA, based on a renewed vision emphasizes bridging the gap between research and policy.]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/post/fundraising-for-sustainable-energy-initiatives-in-africa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66de9aa273e3cf5cc1c739c5</guid><category><![CDATA[Multimedia]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:50:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88897a_6e8ce2a0a04e44b28f397954ca74f481~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_601,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wikuskruger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AISESA Webinar: How can fossil fuel-producing LMICs drive their development in a carbon-constrained world?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The webinar underscored the complex “triple diversification challenge” faced by fossil fuel–dependent LMICs, which must decarbonize their energy systems, diversify their economies, and ensure a just transition for affected communities. Tailored, context-specific strategies supported by global cooperation, climate finance, and capacity-building are essential to transform resource wealth into inclusive, sustainable development aligned with the SDGs.]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/post/aisesa-webinar-how-can-fossil-fuel-producing-lmics-drive-their-development-in-a-carbon-constrained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687b8fbd1c88fb1454d9ab85</guid><category><![CDATA[Multimedia]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2024 12:30:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88897a_c14c55b9e956422982564165fe65bbfc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wikuskruger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AISESA Webinar on Critical Minerals in Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The webinar stressed the need for a sustainable, inclusive approach to mining Africa’s critical minerals by minimizing environmental harm and maximizing socioeconomic benefits through value addition, responsible practices, and intersectoral linkages. Regional cooperation, local content policies, and investments in skills and institutional reform were seen as vital to ensuring that mineral development drives long-term economic transformation and equitable growth across the continent.]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/post/sustainable-energy-solutions-for-african-communities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66de9aa273e3cf5cc1c739c3</guid><category><![CDATA[Multimedia]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 06:50:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88897a_ecaa2b4223ae42dc866fb69574828fa6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_601,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wikuskruger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AISESA Research Webinar on Diversifying Energy Knowledge: Beyond Technology to Inclusive Solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The webinar highlighted the need for African-specific, people-centered, and interdisciplinary energy solutions that integrate justice, local knowledge, and systemic considerations beyond project-based models. Emphasizing the importance of African institutional autonomy and equitable collaboration, participants called for co-created innovations, stronger policy integration, and targeted investments to drive a just and effective energy transition.]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/post/engage-with-african-energy-researchers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66de9aa273e3cf5cc1c739c4</guid><category><![CDATA[Multimedia]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 06:50:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88897a_df3d46cd3307413891f524605b4ebc5d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_601,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wikuskruger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green hydrogen production and use in low- and middle-income countries: Aleast-cost geospatial modelling approach applied to Kenya]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where and how green hydrogen is produced matters as much as how much is produced. Using a least-cost geospatial modelling approach, this paper assesses where green hydrogen production in Kenya is economically viable across domestic and export use cases, offering practical insights for planning hydrogen strategies in low- and middle-income countries.]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/post/green-hydrogen-production-and-use-in-low-and-middle-income-countries-aleast-cost-geospatial-modell</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6953bf0bbb2d984cdd7b055c</guid><category><![CDATA[Research Publications]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2023 12:01:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88897a_02c34f5df3e248d0a21a1209d602c9bc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wikuskruger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Transition: A Climate, Energy and Development Vision for Africa  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A just transition in Africa must be defined by African priorities, not imported narratives.
This report sets out a people-centred vision for aligning climate action, energy transformation, and development in Africa. It critiques donor-driven transition models and calls for African ownership, equity, and structural economic transformation at the core of the continent’s just transition agenda.]]></description><link>https://www.aisesa.org/post/just-transition-a-climate-energy-and-development-vision-for-africa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6953be5dbb2d984cdd7b039f</guid><category><![CDATA[Research Publications]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2022 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88897a_fcdbbf4acf3c4b8eacd43c3fb740945c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>wikuskruger</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>