Energy and Africa: Recent Episodes
Stonechair Capital, Chris McLean
Explore the dynamic world of Energy and Africa with CEOs that are making a difference today. Your host, Chris McLean from Stonechair Capital, discusses the challenges and opportunities in real companies on the leading edge of energy on the African continent.
Embark on a journey with Chris Horner, the innovative mind behind Powerhive, as we uncover the electrifying revolution of energy and transportation in East Africa. Chris's personal narrative takes us from the conception of the first portable solar device to creating Kenya's first privately licensed utility, revolutionizing the way Nairobi consumes energy. This episode promises to illuminate the path Powerhive has carved, using solar power and smart batteries to dismantle the traditional oil and gas supply chains, providing a cleaner, more sustainable option for consumers. You'll get an exclusive look at how locals can now cruise the streets with electric motorcycles, transforming their daily commute and empowering the community.
Connect with Powerhive
https://www.linkedin.com/company/powerhive/
https://powerhive.com/mobility/
Connect with Stonechair Capital
Website: https://stonechaircapital.com
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap
Chris McLean
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en
Tatanga Energy looks at energy in many exciting ways. Join me as I chat with the CEO founder of this company moving the energy needle forward, Tunde Akerele.
You can find Tatanga Energy at
tatangaenergy.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tatanga-energy/?viewAsMember=true
https://www.facebook.com/TatangaEnergy
Connect with Stonechair Capital
Website: https://stonechaircapital.com
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap
Chris McLean
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en
Mercy Ohamuche and Chris talk about the real challenges of energy in Nigeria. Educating future generations that the past is not the present and the future is changing in electricity.
Connect with The Electricity Hub
Our website link: https://theelectricityhub.com/
Twitter handle: NGElectricHub
Instagram: ngelectrichub
Connect with Stonechair Capital
Website: https://stonechaircapital.com
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap
Chris McLean
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en
In this episode, Host Chris McLean sits down with guest Mich Nieuwoudt, the Chairman of GAIA Group. They discuss the firms view on using technical expertise as the entry point for financial investment. This has brought GAIA Group many industry firsts as energy and infrastructure investors based in South Africa. Using their model of investment, Chris and Mich consider this method's benefits for allowing more investors to scale up into Africa.
Connect with GAIA Group
Website: https://gaia.group/#home
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/gaia-fund-managers/
Mich Nieuwoudt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michnieuwoudt/
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Connect with Stonechair Capital
Website: https://stonechaircapital.com
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap
Chris McLean
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en
Africa Green Co did something that many said could not be done. They trade energy from Zambia. Listen to Ana Hajduka as she tells her journey from idea to a business that not only changes energy but changes the way it is financed.
Africa Green Co is trading power in Zambia to the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP).
Learn more about Africa Green Co at https://africagreenco.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/africa-greenco/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AfricaGreenCo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfricaGreenCo/
Connect with Stonechair Capital
Website: https://stonechaircapital.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap
Chris McLean
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en
Infinitum is building base load power production in Sierra Leone and Uganda. The team has a history of billions of dollars invested in renewables across 4 continents.
Learn more about Infinitum at https://www.infinitumenergygroup.com/
Check out their Sierra Leone Facebook page
Infinitum Energy Group on LinkedIn
Connect with Stonechair Capital
Website: https://stonechaircapital.com
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap
Chris McLean
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en
In this season’s opener, Host Chris McLean sits down with guests Luke Burras and Chris Longbottom from Mobile Power. They first met in Dubai last year at the Future Energy Series as part of the Africa Oil Week. In this conversation, they explore the developing world of battery storage for residential and transportation uses. Together with innovative finance solutions Mobil Power is changing energy access in Africa today and empowering businesses to grow.
Thank you Chris and Luke for joining me for this invigorating discussion on how batteries are a viable means of storage and job-creating in Africa.
Connect with Mobile Power
Website: https://www.mobilepower.co/
Twitter: @MobilePowerLtd
Chris Longbottom
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-longbottom/
Luke Burras
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-burras-3b8202a6/
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Connect with Stonechair Capital
Website: https://stonechaircapital.com
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap
Chris McLean
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en
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In this Episode, Host Chris McLean sits down with guest Robert van Beers from RVB Capital Partners and discusses Roberts’s energy experiences in all their forms over 30 years. The best is yet to come!
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Podcast Website: https://energyandafrica.buzzsprout.com/
Thank you Robert van Beers for joining us for this episode and widening the scope of our view.
Connect with RVB Capital Partners
Website: https://rvbcapitalpartners.com/
Robert van Beers
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-van-beers-5286095/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rvanbeers
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Connect with Stonechair Capital
Website: https://stonechaircapital.com
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap
Chris McLean
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en
Thank you to Studio Luma YYC for filming and editing this episode.
Website: https://www.studiolumayyc.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudioLumaYYC/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiolumayyc/
The bio-organic renewable gas from an African great lake is highlighted for its industrial power generation capabilities in our discussion with Philip Morkel of Hydrgas Energy. Others have tried to generate renewable energy in quantity but Philip's team are the ones that know the how's and why's. Lives are at stake and so is the climate. Listen to Philip delve deep into the issues and why Hydragas is the solution.
Connect with Hydragas Energy
Website: https://hydragas.net/
Philip Morkel
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipmmorkel/
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Connect with Stonechair Capital
Website: https://stonechaircapital.com
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap
Chris McLean
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en
Thank you to Studio Luma YYC for filming and editing this episode.
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In this episode, Host Chris McLean sits down with guest Bimbola Adisa from Beacon Power Services. They delve into the Nigerian power system and its data management needs.
Connect with Beacon Power Services
Website: https://www.beaconpowerservices.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beacon-power-services
Bimbola Adisa
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bimbola-adisa-38a175
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Connect with Stonechair Capital
Website: https://stonechaircapital.com
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap
Chris McLean
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en
Thank you to Studio Luma YYC for filming and editing this episode.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudioLumaYYC/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiolumayyc/
Thank you Wole for joining us for these episodes! Your work with solar and telecommunications in Nigeria is inspiring.
Connect with Watt Renewables
Website: https://www.wattrenewables.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/watt-renewables/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WattRenewable
Oluwole Eweje, CEO
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oluwole-eweje-msc-p-eng-84b56b20/
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Connect with Stonechair Capital
Website: https://stonechaircapital.com
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyvWfNyus7jgh8KV1lv43w?sub_confirmation=1
Chris McLean
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en
Thank you to Studio Luma YYC for filming and editing this episode.
Website: https://www.studiolumayyc.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudioLumaYYC/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiolumayyc/
Thank you Wole for joining us for this first of 2 episodes! Your journey from Nigeria to Canada and then into solar solutions for Nigeria is passionate indeed.
Connect with Watt Renewables
Website: https://www.wattrenewables.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/watt-renewables/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WattRenewable
Oluwole Eweje, CEO
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oluwole-eweje-msc-p-eng-84b56b20/
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Connect with Stonechair Capital
Website: https://stonechaircapital.com
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyvWfNyus7jgh8KV1lv43w?sub_confirmation=1
Chris McLean
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en
Thank you to Studio Luma YYC for filming and editing this episode.
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Episode 1 - East African Power
In this episode, Host Chris McLean sits down with guest Dan Klinck from East African Power to discuss his company- what they do, how they got there, the challenges and opportunities that come with being in the area for over 10 years.
Thank you Dan Klinck for joining us for this episode
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East African Power
Website: https://www.eastafricanpower.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/east-african-power
Twitter: https://twitter.com/eastafricanpow1?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAP.EastAfricanPower/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/east_african_power/
Dan Klinck
LinkedIn: https://rw.linkedin.com/in/danklinck
Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielklinck
Connect with Stonechair Capital
Website: https://stonechaircapital.com
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap
Chris McLean
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc
Thank you to Studio Luma YYC for filming and editing this episode.
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An introduction to the Energy and Africa Podcast hosted by Chris McLean of Stonechair Capital.
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Connect with Stonechair Capital
Website: https://stonechaircapital.com
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap
Chris McLean
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en
Thank you to Studio Luma YYC for filming and editing this episode.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiolumayyc/