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The Opportunity for Grid Connectivity, Intelligence, and Flexibility in Africa

African electricity grids face a steep challenge to expand electricity access an serve a quadrupling of demand by 2050. Innovation in sensing, intelligence, and controls can help utilities improve service and revenues now, while setting the foundation for a more functional grid in the future.

Airports and the Advancement of Net-Zero Aviation Innovation

Airports need regional collaboration, pilot programs, and policy support to overcome infrastructure and operational challenges for future hydrogen and electric aircraft, now. Coordinated stakeholder engagement and targeted planning are essential to accelerate net-zero aviation.