openafrica.hashnode.devSpeaking the Language: Acronyms in Energy System Modelling (ESM)If you’ve ever sat in an energy modeling meeting and felt lost in acronyms. Here is another ESM-nese course for you. Let’s break it down... #1. T&D: Transmission & Distribution Think of this as the highway system for electricity. Transmission: The m...Oct 1, 2025·2 min read
openafrica.hashnode.devCourses That Have Shaped My RE Energy CareerIn my five-year journey in renewable energy, I've actively sought out diverse learning experiences to accelerate my career—from my MBA degree, mentorships, leadership programs, countless webinars, to conferences and specialized courses and even innov...Oct 1, 2025·3 min read
openafrica.hashnode.devOpen Energy Needs Local ChampionsThe perfect tool does not exist. But the most powerful one does—and it’s open for us to master, together. The journey to energy sovereignty starts not with knowing everything, but with starting somewhere. The Reality Check: No One Has All the Answers...Oct 1, 2025·3 min read
openafrica.hashnode.devLocal Data. Local Voices. Local Models.For far too long, Nigeria's energy planning has relied on foreign models, global data averages, and top-down decisions. The result? A system that is inefficient, unreliable, and unfit for our unique context. It's time for a new approach. The Problem ...Oct 1, 2025·2 min read
openafrica.hashnode.devWomen at the Centre of the African Energy TransitionIn Sept 2025, I had the pleasure of speaking at the She Code Africa Mid-Year Symposium where I spoke on Open Source + Open Access for Africa’s Energy Transition. I shifted from a standard tech presentation to a Vogue-style magazine format. Why? Bec...Oct 1, 2025·2 min read
