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- Episodes
- 2021
- First episode
About Energy and Africa
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.
- Publisher
- Stonechair Capital, Chris McLean
- Category
- business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 8 Jul 2021
- Latest episode
- 29 Apr 2024
Latest episodes
14 episodes in the feed.
29 Apr 2024
Powerhive's Journey to Mobilize East Africa with Electric Vehicles
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://www.linkedin.com/company/powerhive/) https://powerhive.com/mobility/ (https://powerhive.com/mobility/) Connect with Stonechair Capital Website: https://stonechaircapital.com (https://stonechaircapital.com/) LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital (https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital) Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap (https://twitter.com/stonechaircap) Chris McLean LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en (https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en)
27 Feb 2024
Tatanga Energy
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://tatangaenergy.com) https://www.linkedin.com/company/tatanga-energy/?viewAsMember=true (https://www.linkedin.com/company/tatanga-energy/?viewAsMember=true) https://www.facebook.com/TatangaEnergy (https://www.facebook.com/TatangaEnergy) Connect with Stonechair Capital Website: https://stonechaircapital.com (https://stonechaircapital.com/) LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital (https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital) Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap (https://twitter.com/stonechaircap) Chris McLean LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en (https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en)
13 Jun 2023
The Electricity Hub with Mercy Ohamuche
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/ (https://theelectricityhub.com/) Twitter handle: NGElectricHub Instagram: ngelectrichub Connect with Stonechair Capital Website: https://stonechaircapital.com (https://stonechaircapital.com/) LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital (https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital) Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap (https://twitter.com/stonechaircap) Chris McLean LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en (https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en)
28 Feb 2023
GAIA Group with Mich Nieuwoudt, Chairman
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 (https://gaia.group/#home) LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/gaia-fund-managers/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/gaia-fund-managers/) Mich Nieuwoudt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michnieuwoudt/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michnieuwoudt/) Subscribe to Energy and Africa on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyvWfNyus7jgh8KV1lv43w?sub_confirmation=1) Connect with Stonechair Capital Website: https://stonechaircapital.com (https://stonechaircapital.com/) LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital (https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital) Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap (https://twitter.com/stonechaircap) Chris McLean LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en (https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en)
8 Dec 2022
Africa Green Co, Ana Hajduka -- Trading energy in Africa
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
2 Jun 2022
Infinitum Energy CEO Lindsay Nagle
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/ (https://www.infinitumenergygroup.com/) Check out their Sierra Leone Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Infinitum-Energy-Group-SL-LTD-104189858796036/) Infinitum Energy Group on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/infinitum-energy-group/) Connect with Stonechair Capital Website: https://stonechaircapital.com (https://stonechaircapital.com/) LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital (https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital) Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap (https://twitter.com/stonechaircap) Chris McLean LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en (https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en)
4 May 2022
Mobile Power with Chris Longbottom, CEO and Luke Burras, COO
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/ (https://www.mobilepower.co/) Twitter: @MobilePowerLtd (https://twitter.com/MobilePowerLtd) Chris Longbottom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-longbottom/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-longbottom/) Luke Burras LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-burras-3b8202a6/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-burras-3b8202a6/) Subscribe to Energy and Africa on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyvWfNyus7jgh8KV1lv43w?sub_confirmation=1) Connect with Stonechair Capital Website: https://stonechaircapital.com (https://stonechaircapital.com) LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital (https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital) Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap (https://twitter.com/stonechaircap) Chris McLean LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en (https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en) Thank you to GEM a division of Bear Corp. for editing this episode. grace.mclean@shaw.ca Tags: #EnergyAfrica, #Energy, #Africa, #Sustainable, #SDG7, #CEO, #Interview, #Battery, #Transportation
16 Sept 2021
RvB Capital Partners - 30 years of energy value
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! LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION: Podcast Website: https://energyandafrica.buzzsprout.com/ (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/ (https://rvbcapitalpartners.com/) Robert van Beers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-van-beers-5286095/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-van-beers-5286095/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/rvanbeers (https://twitter.com/rvanbers) Subscribe to Energy and Africa on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyvWfNyus7jgh8KV1lv43w?sub_confirmation=1) Connect with Stonechair Capital Website: https://stonechaircapital.com (https://stonechaircapital.com) LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital (https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital) Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap (https://twitter.com/stonechaircap) Chris McLean LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en (https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en) Thank you to Studio Luma YYC for filming and editing this episode. Website: https://www.studiolumayyc.com (https://www.studiolumayyc.com) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudioLumaYYC/ (https://www.facebook.com/StudioLumaYYC/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiolumayyc/ (https://www.instagram.com/studiolumayyc/)
26 Aug 2021
Hydragas CEO, Philip Morkel -- Saving lives and making renewable energy
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/ (https://hydragas.net/) Philip Morkel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipmmorkel/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipmmorkel/) Subscribe to Energy and Africa on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyvWfNyus7jgh8KV1lv43w?sub_confirmation=1) Connect with Stonechair Capital Website: https://stonechaircapital.com (https://stonechaircapital.com) LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital (https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital) Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap (https://twitter.com/stonechaircap) Chris McLean LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en (https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en) Thank you to Studio Luma YYC for filming and editing this episode. Website: https://www.studiolumayyc.com (https://www.studiolumayyc.com) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudioLumaYYC/ (https://www.facebook.com/StudioLumaYYC/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiolumayyc/ (https://www.instagram.com/studiolumayyc/)
12 Aug 2021
Beacon Power Services CEO, Bimbola Adisa
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 (https://www.beaconpowerservices.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beacon-power-services (https://www.linkedin.com/company/beacon-power-services) Bimbola Adisa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bimbola-adisa-38a175 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bimbola-adisa-38a175) Subscribe to Energy and Africa on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyvWfNyus7jgh8KV1lv43w?sub_confirmation=1) Connect with Stonechair Capital Website: https://stonechaircapital.com (https://stonechaircapital.com) LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital (https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital) Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap (https://twitter.com/stonechaircap) Chris McLean LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en (https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en) Thank you to Studio Luma YYC for filming and editing this episode. Website: https://www.studiolumayyc.com (https://www.studiolumayyc.com) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudioLumaYYC/ (https://www.facebook.com/StudioLumaYYC/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiolumayyc/ (https://www.instagram.com/studiolumayyc/)
29 Jul 2021
Part-2 with Watt Renewables CEO, Oluwole Eweje
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/ (https://www.wattrenewables.com/) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/watt-renewables/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/watt-renewables/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/WattRenewable (https://twitter.com/WattRenewable) Oluwole Eweje, CEO Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oluwole-eweje-msc-p-eng-84b56b20/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/oluwole-eweje-msc-p-eng-84b56b20/) Subscribe to Energy and Africa on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyvWfNyus7jgh8KV1lv43w?sub_confirmation=1) Connect with Stonechair Capital Website: https://stonechaircapital.com (https://stonechaircapital.com/) LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital (https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital) Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap (https://twitter.com/stonechaircap) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyvWfNyus7jgh8KV1lv43w?sub_confirmation=1 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyvWfNyus7jgh8KV1lv43w?sub_confirmation=1) Chris McLean LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en (https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en) Thank you to Studio Luma YYC for filming and editing this episode. Website: https://www.studiolumayyc.com (https://www.studiolumayyc.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudioLumaYYC/ (https://www.facebook.com/StudioLumaYYC/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiolumayyc/ (https://www.instagram.com/studiolumayyc/)
22 Jul 2021
Part-1 with Watt Renewables CEO, Oluwole Eweje
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/ (https://www.wattrenewables.com/) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/watt-renewables/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/watt-renewables/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/WattRenewable (https://twitter.com/WattRenewable) Oluwole Eweje, CEO Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oluwole-eweje-msc-p-eng-84b56b20/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/oluwole-eweje-msc-p-eng-84b56b20/) Subscribe to Energy and Africa on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyvWfNyus7jgh8KV1lv43w?sub_confirmation=1) Connect with Stonechair Capital Website: https://stonechaircapital.com (https://stonechaircapital.com/) LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital (https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital) Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap (https://twitter.com/stonechaircap) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyvWfNyus7jgh8KV1lv43w?sub_confirmation=1 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyvWfNyus7jgh8KV1lv43w?sub_confirmation=1) Chris McLean LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en (https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en) Thank you to Studio Luma YYC for filming and editing this episode. Website: https://www.studiolumayyc.com (https://www.studiolumayyc.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudioLumaYYC/ (https://www.facebook.com/StudioLumaYYC/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiolumayyc/ (https://www.instagram.com/studiolumayyc/)
15 Jul 2021
Interview with Dan Klink of East African Power
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 Subscribe to the Energy and Africa Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyvWfNyus7jgh8KV1lv43w?sub_confirmation=1) East African Power Website: https://www.eastafricanpower.com (https://www.eastafricanpower.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/east-african-power (https://www.linkedin.com/company/east-african-power) Twitter: https://twitter.com/eastafricanpow1?lang=en (https://twitter.com/eastafricanpow1?lang=en) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAP.EastAfricanPower/ (https://www.facebook.com/EAP.EastAfricanPower/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/east_african_power/ (https://www.instagram.com/east_african_power/) Dan Klinck LinkedIn: https://rw.linkedin.com/in/danklinck (https://rw.linkedin.com/in/danklinck) Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielklinck ( https://twitter.com/danielklinck?lang=en) Connect with Stonechair Capital Website: https://stonechaircapital.com (https://stonechaircapital.com/) LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital (https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital) Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap (https://twitter.com/stonechaircap) Chris McLean LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc (https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en) Thank you to Studio Luma YYC for filming and editing this episode. Website: https://www.studiolumayyc.com (https://www.studiolumayyc.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudioLumaYYC/ (https://www.facebook.com/StudioLumaYYC/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiolumayyc/ (https://www.instagram.com/studiolumayyc/)
8 Jul 2021
Energy and Africa Podcast
An introduction to the Energy and Africa Podcast hosted by Chris McLean of Stonechair Capital. Subscribe to Energy and Africa (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyvWfNyus7jgh8KV1lv43w?sub_confirmation=1) Connect with Stonechair Capital Website: https://stonechaircapital.com (https://stonechaircapital.com/) LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital (https://ca.linkedin.com/company/stonechair-capital) Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonechaircap (https://twitter.com/stonechaircap) Chris McLean LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jcmclean) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en (https://twitter.com/mclean_scc?lang=en) Thank you to Studio Luma YYC for filming and editing this episode. Website: https://www.studiolumayyc.com (https://www.studiolumayyc.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudioLumaYYC/ (https://www.facebook.com/StudioLumaYYC/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiolumayyc/ (https://www.instagram.com/studiolumayyc/)
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