Masdar and Octopus Energy to accelerate clean energy projects in Africa

27 January 2026

Masdar, the UAE’s leading renewable energy company, and UK-based energy and technology firm Octopus Energy have entered into two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding renewable energy solutions for data centers in the UK and scaling clean energy initiatives across Africa.

The non-binding agreements seek to address key challenges in deploying renewable power, particularly in regions facing grid connection delays, and to promote sustainable energy development on the continent.

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Global surge in corporate AI investment fueled by CEO leadership and regional commitment

16 January 2026

Corporate investment in artificial intelligence is experiencing unprecedented growth, with companies worldwide planning to double their AI spending by 2026, accounting for approximately 1.7% of their revenues—more than twice the increase projected for 2025.

CEOs are taking a central role in this transformation, dedicating over eight hours weekly to their own AI upskilling while directing their organizations’ capabilities and budgets toward AI initiatives. This shift underscores AI’s rising prominence as a strategic priority, transcending traditional tech or innovation departments to become a top-down enterprise focus.

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Vertiv launches enhanced MegaMod HDX modular power and cooling systems for high-density AI DCs

16 January 2026

Vertiv has unveiled updated configurations of its MegaMod HDX system, a modular power and liquid cooling solution designed specifically for high-density computing environments, including AI and high-performance computing (HPC) deployments.

Available globally, these new models target data centers across North America and EMEA, addressing the increasing demands of modern AI workloads.

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Africa’s digital surge presents opportunities for power infrastructure investment

05 January 2026

The rapidly expanding demand for digital services across Africa is opening up new prospects for investment in the continent’s power infrastructure, according to NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC). In a recent commentary, Ayuk emphasized that despite the challenges of inconsistent electricity access in many African nations, mobile and internet usage are growing at extraordinary rates, fueling the need for reliable energy solutions.

The GSMA Mobile Economy Report 2023 forecasts that smartphone adoption in sub-Saharan Africa will increase from 51% in 2022 to 87% by 2030. Over the same period, data consumption per user is expected to nearly quadruple, placing additional pressure on energy resources. Ayuk pointed out that every smartphone and digital application contributes to increased computing loads, especially as energy-intensive technologies like artificial intelligence become more prevalent, further escalating energy demands.

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