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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Maputo:20231124T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Maputo:20231124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190509
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SUMMARY:Business Conference - Renewables in Mozambique 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Business Conference - Renewables in Mozambique 2023 (#RenMoz) returns to Maputo on November 24\, following the Mozambique - EU Global Gateway Investment Forum event which will take place the days before\, on the 22nd and 23rd of November. \nFollowing the 2021 and 2022 editions\, RenMoz will be the meeting point for the main national and international stakeholders and specialists in the renewable energy sector\, who will share the most relevant news on the sector's development over the past year. \nThis year's edition reinforces the two previous editions\, underlining RenMoz's history as a leading event for the sector\, organised by those who follow and are fully informed about renewable energies in Mozambique.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/renmoz_2023/
LOCATION:Montebelo Indy Maputo Congress Hotel\, 99\, Rua Dom Sebastião\, Maputo\, 1750\, Mozambique
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231122T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190509
CREATED:20231112T192059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T192059Z
UID:392-1700668800-1700672400@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:Universal Electricity Access Projects Webinar 2: Electrification Program Design
DESCRIPTION:Power Africa is dedicated to supporting utilities in their universal electrification plans and programs across West Africa. Power Africa is now organizing a series of webinars addressing universal electricity access to share crucial insights and lessons learned. The webinar sessions will be conducted virtually\, October 2023 - March 2024. The webinars will be a collaborative effort between Power Africa and representatives from our counterparts\, who will present a range of experiences. \nPower Africa’s second webinar in the series will be about starting a Universal Electricity Access project. This webinar will discuss various program approaches\, including the focus on electrification planning and considerations for financial analysis and cost structuring of universal access programs.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/universal-electricity-accesss-webinar-2rification-program-design/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231122T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190509
CREATED:20231016T151527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T151527Z
UID:338-1700665200-1700668800@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:HSFG working group local companies
DESCRIPTION:Working group meeting of the Household Solar Funders Group.\nThis is a members-only meeting. \nFor more information\, please contact HSFG coordinator Wim Jonker Klunne (click contact in menu)
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/hsfg-working-group-local-companies/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="HSFG":MAILTO:admin@hsfg.africa
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231123
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SUMMARY:REACT SSA – Ethiopia portfolio showcase event
DESCRIPTION:At this event AECF will showcase their portfolio of 10 investees (mostly SHS and clean cooking) and learnings from their TA / Advocacy / Knowledge and investment work since 2019 in Ethiopia.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/react-ssa-ethiopia-portfolio-showcase-event/
LOCATION:Capital hotel\, 22 Haile Gebre Silase St\, Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia
CATEGORIES:meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="AECF":MAILTO:jkioko@aecfafrica.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231119
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SUMMARY:Renewable Energy Conference & EXPO Uganda 2023
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd  annual Renewable Energy Conference and EXPO 2023 (REC23 & EXPO)\, organized through the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) will bring together thousands of stakeholders from academia\, industry\, government\, development partners\, civil society organizations and the general public to share experiences\, lessons learnt and best practices/approaches for tackling the energy sector challenges and to foster renewable energy and energy efficiency adoption in Uganda. \nThe REC23 & EXPO will feature a conference\, several side events and exhibitions of renewable energy innovations\, businesses & technologies.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/rec23_uganda/
LOCATION:Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort\, 1049 Wavamunno Rd\, Kampala\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231115T140000
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CREATED:20231030T084002Z
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UID:383-1700056800-1700062200@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:Demand-side Subsidies for Energy Access Webinar 3 | Delivery Models for Subsidies & Verification
DESCRIPTION:The End User Subsidy Lab (EUSL)\, a joint initiative among partners ESMAP/Lighting Global\, GOGLA\, Energising Development (EnDev)\, and the Clean Cook Alliance (CCA)\, is a platform for pooling knowledge\, technical expertise\, and funding for demand-side subsidies (DSS). This webinar series organized by the EUSL will guide us through the key elements of designing demand-side subsidies programmes to facilitate the implementation of overarching energy access strategies. Each webinar will be 75 minutes with the main objective to support in-depth dialogue and discussion around lessons learned\, challenges\, and ‘how to’. \nThe third webinar focuses on various methods of delivering subsidies & verification methods. Delivery may be through companies\, vouchers\, automatic deposit\, via results-based financing (RBF)\, or with concessional consumer finance. Subsequently\, we will consider how verification methods can best support the goal of the subsidy program and measure results. We will discuss how best to monitor DSS to ensure they are being properly translated into lower prices for the beneficiary and reach the intended target group. \nKey questions that will be discussed include: What are the advantages and disadvantages of various delivery models? What should be considered when selecting an appropriate delivery channel? How should the subsidy disbursement be structured to ensure optimal uptake? What (digital) verification methods exist and when can / should they be used? How can verification cost\, time and effectiveness be balanced to ensure optimal implementation and use of public funds? This webinar\, moderated by GOGLA\, will engage in discussion around the benefits\, challenges\, and insights of various delivery and verification approaches\, and will showcase the experience of relevant practitioners.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/demand-side-subsidies-webinar3es-verification/
LOCATION:virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231102T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231103T235959
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CREATED:20230729T183059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T205322Z
UID:68-1698883200-1699055999@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum
DESCRIPTION:The International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum will gather senior decision-makers\, international experts and other stakeholders on 2 and 3 November 2023 at the Hofburg International Centre in Vienna\, Austria. \nThe two-day event takes place at a critical moment for global climate action and sustainable development. Convening only a few weeks before the United Nations Climate Conference COP 28\, the Forum will provide insightful impulses and practical solutions to best support the global summit. \nGuided by the motto “Progress by Innovation”\, the Energy and Climate Forum will delve into key priorities\, showcase solutions implemented by Governments\, the private sector\, academia and various stakeholders from around the world and highlight the action-oriented steps required to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. Discussions will focus on means to scale up solutions and address challenges\, particularly in Africa. \nAs part of the Forum Solutions Week\, Youth Solution Days on 30 October – 1 November will mobilize the unprecedented power of young women and men to use innovative technologies and drive the energy transition forward by building their skills and competences. Clean Technology Days will highlight cleantech innovation solutions and champion cleantech entrepreneurship.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/ivecf2023/
LOCATION:Hofburg Conference Centre\, Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:conference
ORGANIZER;CN="UNIDO":MAILTO:ivecf@unido.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231103
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CREATED:20231016T200840Z
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UID:341-1698796800-1698969599@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:Africa Investment Exchange: Power & Renewables 2023
DESCRIPTION:AIX was set up in 2014 to establish an enduring dialogue for investors and energy industry professionals\, with the aim of stimulating business engagement and long- term partnerships. \nAlongside our usual lively mix of panel discussions\, held\, as ever under the Chatham House Rule\, our 2023 programme also includes an afternoon of roundtables focused on Matching finance and projects. \nWe hope they prove to be a useful addition to the AIX format\, which is known for its robust debate and knowledge-led approach. \nAfrica’s evolving power network also assumes a greater significance in this year’s programme with sessions focusing on linking power markets\, the future of wheeling\, financing decentralised energy and a data-led discussion on the growth potential of the C&I sector.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/aix2023/
LOCATION:Royal Society of Arts (RSA House)\, 8 John Adam Street\, London\, WC2N 6EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190509
CREATED:20231022T090217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231022T090217Z
UID:360-1698656400-1698703200@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:ESMAP webinar: Accelerating the Productive Use of Electricity
DESCRIPTION:ESMAP will organise a webinar where panelists will discuss the interconnection between energy and agri-food systems\, focusing on how technology developments in renewable energy\, energy efficiency\, digitalization\, and fintech solutions open new opportunities for more resilient productive use interventions. \nESMAP’s new publication highlights the importance of promoting the use of energy for income generation and enhanced productivity to micro\, small\, and medium-sized enterprises to accelerate development after communities gain access to electricity. It recommends an ecosystem approach to comprehensively stimulate productive use of electricity including five building blocks: planning\, policy and regulations\, technology and innovation\, access to finance\, and business development support. \nYou'll find the full report here.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/esmap_webinar_pue/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231026T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190509
CREATED:20231017T162323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T162323Z
UID:346-1698328800-1698332400@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:webinar on 'Digitalisation & Optimisation'
DESCRIPTION:The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) is organising the newest edition of its Innovation for Electrification (I4E) showcase webinar series on the topic of Digitalisation & Optimisation\, with the support of Strategic Partnership Technology in Africa (SPTA). \nDigital technologies have become integral to sustainable distributed renewable energy (DRE) business models. They find application in diverse areas such as demand mapping\, optimising the integration of renewables into electricity systems\, enhancing grid reliability\, and developing consumer payment models. \nIn emerging markets\, cutting-edge modular technologies\, remote monitoring\, control software\, smart meters\, AI\, and real-time data collection and analysis platforms are facilitating the delivery of affordable and clean energy access for all. \nIn this regard\, with the support of Strategic Partnership Technology in Africa (SPTA)\, ARE is organising this year's third edition of the I4E showcase webinar series to enable ARE Members to showcase their products and services.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/webinar-digitalisation-optimisation/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231023T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190509
CREATED:20231005T195607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T154435Z
UID:321-1698073200-1698076800@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:HSFG working group PUE
DESCRIPTION:Working group meeting of the Household Solar Funders Group.\nThis is a members-only meeting. \nFor more information\, please contact HSFG coordinator Wim Jonker Klunne (click contact in menu)
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/hsfg-wg-pue202310/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="HSFG":MAILTO:admin@hsfg.africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20231019T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20231019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190509
CREATED:20231016T102343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T102343Z
UID:328-1697731200-1697734800@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:The Business Case for Investing in Gender Diversity in Renewable Energy webinar
DESCRIPTION:As the renewable energy sector grows\, women can play a key role in improving company competitiveness. There is strong evidence that gender diverse companies perform better as compared to their peers. Join us to learn more about the business case and how your company can invest in women as leaders and employees for enhanced corporate performance. \nEvent Agenda \n11:00 – 11:05am        Opening and introductions by Anne Kabugi – Africa Gender Lead\, IFC \n11:05 – 11:40am        The Power of Gender Diversity to Enhance Business Competitiveness by Pamela Baldinger – President\, Baldinger Consulting\,  and Corinne Hart – Senior Gender Advisor Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Hub USAID \n11:40 - 11:55am         Q&A by Ann Casanova – Energy2Equal Program Lead\, IFC \n11:55 – 12:00pm        Energy2Equal Updates and Closing Remarks by Anne Kabugi – Africa Gender Lead\, IFC
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/the-business-case-for-investing-in-gender-diversity-in-renewable-energy-webinar/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231019T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231019T141500
DTSTAMP:20260430T190509
CREATED:20230922T133123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T134216Z
UID:286-1697724000-1697724900@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:Demand-side Subsidies for Energy Access Webinar 2
DESCRIPTION:Eligible Products & Subsidy Level \nThe End User Subsidy Lab (EUSL)\, a joint initiative among partners ESMAP/Lighting Global\, GOGLA\, Energising Development (EnDev)\, and the Clean Cook Alliance (CCA)\, is a platform for pooling knowledge\, technical expertise\, and funding for demand-side subsidies (DSS). This webinar series organized by the EUSL will guide us through the key elements of designing demand-side subsidies programmes to facilitate the implementation of overarching energy access strategies. Each webinar will be 75 minutes with the main objective to support in-depth dialogue and discussion around lessons learned\, challenges\, and ‘how to’. \nThe second webinar focuses on how to calculate a market-informed\, responsible subsidy\, and the specification and selection of eligible products. We will explore data sources and methodologies that can best support measuring affordability gap/ ability and willingness to pay\, choosing products\, and setting appropriate subsidy levels to avoid market distortion. \nKey questions we will discuss include: What subsidy level is necessary to fulfil the intended objective of the DSS scheme? How does the subsidy level relate to the adopted subsidy targeting strategy? How can different business / pricing models be taken into account when calculating the subsidy to ensure a levelled playing field? This webinar\, moderated by the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA)\, will engage in discussion around the benefits\, pitfalls\, guidance\, and takeaways to subsidy design\, and will showcase the experience of relevant practitioners. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/subsidylab_webinar2/
LOCATION:virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231012T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231013T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T190509
CREATED:20230901T204439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T205328Z
UID:93-1697068800-1697241599@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF) 2023
DESCRIPTION:he ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) is proud to announce that it will be organizing the 8th edition of the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF) 2023\, scheduled to take place in the city of Praia – Cabo Verde\, on October 12 and 13\, under the auspices of the office of the prime-minister of Cabo Verde. \nDuring the last years\, ESEF has established itself as the premier energy event in West Africa\, attracting a wide range of stakeholders from around the world. This year's theme focuses on promoting sustainable energy in the region\, and will bring together key stakeholders\, including policymakers\, industry leaders\, and world-renowned experts to deliberate on pressing energy challenges and opportunities in the region. By fostering collaboration among these stakeholders\, the Forum aims to ensure comprehensive and well-rounded discussions that lead to actionable outcomes.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/esef2023/
LOCATION:National Assembly\, Praia\, Cape Verde
CATEGORIES:conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231004T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231006T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T190509
CREATED:20230718T205515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T205334Z
UID:47-1696377600-1696636799@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA)
DESCRIPTION:Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA) is the new annual conference organized by AFSIA and SolarPower Europe to promote investment in renewables on the African continent. The event is supported by GET.invest\, a European programme which aims to mobilise investment in decentralised renewable energy\, supported by the European Union\, Germany\, Sweden\, the Netherlands and Austria. \nBuilding on the success of prior events\, this new edition promises to bring even more experts together\, address more topical discussions and allow for more unparalleled meeting opportunities in Nairobi from 4 till 6 October 2023 at the Sarit Expo Center. It will be THE place to meet for all renewable energy stakeholders of the African continent bringing under one roof institutional and private investors\, project developers\, policy makers\, energy utilities\, regulators\, corporates and the most influential energy sector decision makers.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/renewable-energy-forum-africa-refa/
LOCATION:Sarit Expo Center\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20231003T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20231003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190509
CREATED:20230926T062919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T062919Z
UID:307-1696341600-1696345200@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:From dialogue to action? A non-technical discussion on the purpose\, highlights\, and outcomes of the Africa Climate Summit.
DESCRIPTION:2nd webinar in the Just Energy Transition in Africa series\, where we discuss the recently concluded Africa Climate Summit (ACS). This webinar will explore the objectives\, key takeaways\, and potential outcomes of the ACS in the lead-up to COP28.\nPanel includes Wale Shonibare\, Irene Karani\, and Lily Odarno.\nModerated by Murefu Barasa
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/acs_outcomes_webinar/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231006
DTSTAMP:20260430T190509
CREATED:20230901T221818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T221818Z
UID:100-1696291200-1696550399@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:Burundi Renewable  Energy Access Days (BREAD)
DESCRIPTION:As part of their efforts to stimulate the achievement of SDG 7 in Burundi\, supported by GET.invest Burundi\, the Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA)\, the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) and the Burundi Renewable Energy Association (BUREA)\, the European Union and the World Bank will jointly organise the 2nd edition of the Burundi Renewable Energy Access Days (BREAD)\, from 3 to 5 October 2023 in Bujumbura\, Burundi. \nThe event will take place under the patronage of the Government of Burundi\, the Ministry of Hydraulics\, Energy and Mines (MHEM) and the Directorate-General for Energy. \nThe Burundi Renewable Energy Access Days is the main energy sector meeting in the country \n\nassessing emerging considerations for Burundi's strategy on universal access to electricity coupled with the climate agenda and\nproviding a platform for knowledge exchange\, networking and showcasing of renewable energy products and services.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/bread/
LOCATION:Donatus Conference Centre – DCC\, Bujumbura\, Burundi
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230925T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190509
CREATED:20230908T104619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T104619Z
UID:194-1695654000-1695657600@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:HSFG Working Group local companies
DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Household Solar Funders Group working group on local companies
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/hsfg_wg_local_companies/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="HSFG":MAILTO:admin@hsfg.africa
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190509
CREATED:20230908T070208Z
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SUMMARY:Decarbonizing Agriculture: renewable energy and the sustainable future of food
DESCRIPTION:During Climate Week NYC 2023\, Power for All is hosting a webinar with participation from IRENA\, UN FAO\, and others. This session will delve into the intersection of Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 7. We welcome you to join this enlightening discussion where we'll present our primary research findings. Discover how distributed renewable energy (DRE) can amplify agricultural productivity\, contribute to the decarbonization of the food system\, curtail greenhouse gas emissions\, and mitigate the worst impacts of global warming. \nSession Outline \nDistributed Renewable Energy (DRE) is emerging as a pivotal solution for agriculture\, ensuring consistent power and reducing carbon emissions. This global launch event brings together a diverse array of stakeholders - from international funders\, ministries\, and private companies to media and farming communities. Join us for a research-driven panel discussion led by experts including: \n\nDr. Rabia Ferroukhi\, Director\, Knowledge\, Policy and Finance Center\, International Renewable Energy Agency.\nNicole Iseppi\, Director - Global Energy Innovation\, Bezos Earth Fund\nBrian Kawuma\, Powering Agriculture Director\, Power for All; Ugandan Horticultural Farmer\nDr. Michela Morese\, Energy Team Leader\, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.\nKristina Skierka\, Founder and CEO\, Power for All\n\nThe discussion will delve into: \n\nRelevance of DRE: While countries work to further their agricultural development\, the potential of DRE is often overlooked.\nApplications and Opportunities: Finance and policy initiatives need to be strengthened to ensure DRE technology is available for smallholder farmers.\nInitiatives in Action: We will highlight real-world examples that showcase the benefits of integrating renewable energy with agricultural methods.\nImpact on Climate Change: DRE is not only essential for power generation but also plays a role in combating climate change. We will present data on how integrating it into agricultural strategies can combat the negative impacts of climate change on food systems\, helping ensure food security.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/pfa_reagriculture/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230927
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CREATED:20230917T150518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230917T150518Z
UID:272-1695081600-1695772799@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:UN General Assembly (UNGA) 2023
DESCRIPTION:The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States\, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter of the United Nations. Each of the 193 Member States of the United Nations has an equal vote. \nThe UNGA also makes key decisions for the UN\, including: \n\nappointing the Secretary-General on the recommendation of the Security Council\nelecting the non-permanent members of the Security Council\napproving the UN budget\n\nThe Assembly meets in regular sessions from September to December each year\, and thereafter as required. It discusses specific issues through dedicated agenda items or sub-items\, which lead to the adoption of resolutions. \nSitting arrangements in the General Assembly Hall change for each session. During the 78th Session (2023-2024)\, North Macedonia will occupy the first seat in the Hall\, including in the Main Committees (followed by all the other countries\, in English alphabetical order).
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/unga2023/
LOCATION:United Nations\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230914T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190509
CREATED:20230901T203929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T205340Z
UID:89-1694703600-1694709000@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:HSFG plenary
DESCRIPTION:Plenary meeting of the Household Solar Funders Group
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/hsfg-plenary/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="HSFG":MAILTO:admin@hsfg.africa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230914T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230914T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190509
CREATED:20230908T105432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T105459Z
UID:196-1694700000-1694705400@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:Ensuring clean energy transition in Africa with DRE and impact on SDG7
DESCRIPTION:Decentralised renewable energy (DRE) as a solution has been at the forefront of this PWCET series whereby ARE and GBE strongly advocate for the application and implementation of DRE technologies in order to bring access to power as well as enhance the existing grid in sub-Saharan Africa. \nThis ambition is on track to achieve a clean energy transition with a community-centric approach where the local citizens take interest and part in their energy demand and supply infrastructures. \nFor the final webinar of their renowned PWCET series\, ARE and GBE will engage the DRE sector experts to discuss the status of SDG 7 today and how it is contributing to the overall energy transition\, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/ensuring-clean-energy-transition-in-africa-with-dre-and-impact-on-sdg7/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230913T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190509
CREATED:20230908T214316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T214316Z
UID:198-1694608200-1694613600@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:Summary of the Renewables 2023 Global Status Report
DESCRIPTION:REN21 and the Climate Action Network-International (CAN) are organising a webinar to discuss the findings of the Renewables Global Status Report (GSR) series in the current geopolitical context and the direction of travel needed to achieve the shift to a renewable-based system. They will delve into the political impact of G20 decisions on renewable energy discussions during COP and other policy moments. \nThe discussion will be led by REN21 Executive Director Rana Adib and moderated by CAN's Senior Climate Science and Global Energy Policy Advisor Stephan Singer. It will be followed by a panel discussion with key speakers (to be announced soon).
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/gsr_summary_webinar/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190509
CREATED:20230903T192140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T104335Z
UID:104-1694505600-1694511000@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:Demand-side Subsidies for Energy Access Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Targeting: Designing subsidies to prioritize the most vulnerable \nThe End User Subsidy Lab (EUSL)\, a joint initiative among partners ESMAP/Lighting Global\, GOGLA\, Energising Development (EnDev)\, and the Clean Cook Alliance (CCA)\, is a platform for pooling knowledge\, technical expertise\, and funding for demand-side subsidies (DSS). This webinar series organized by the EUSL will guide us through the key elements of designing demand-side subsidies programmes to facilitate the implementation of overarching energy access strategies. Each webinar will be 75 minutes with the main objective to support in-depth dialogue and discussion around lessons learned\, challenges\, and ‘how to’. \nThe first webinar focuses on how to identify people facing an affordability gap in order to effectively target subsidies for them. Key questions to be discussed include: How do we minimize the leakage of subsidies to people that can afford commercial prices? What are the best data sources for targeting DSS? What are the limitations of different targeting approaches? When is it okay to have untargeted subsidies? What are the risks of untargeted subsidies and how can they be mitigated?  This webinar\, moderated by ESMAP/Lighting Global\, will provide an overview of different targeting approaches (economic\, geographic\, demographic\, etc)\, and will showcase the experience of relevant practitioners. Guest speakers include: \n\nEnDev\, discussing experience in Malawi of leveraging the government’s social cash transfer system\nGovernment of Nepal\, represented by the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AECP)\, discussing their decade of experience targeting energy subsidies\, and in particular\, targeting vulnerable demographics\nUC Berkeley\, presenting research and application of artificial intelligence (AI) to identify most vulnerable populations in Togo under a social assistance program implemented in partnership between the World Bank and the Government of Togo
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/subsidylab_webinar1/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230907
DTSTAMP:20260430T190509
CREATED:20230717T185838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230903T213910Z
UID:39-1693785600-1694044799@www.hsfg.africa
SUMMARY:Africa Climate Week (ACW 2023)
DESCRIPTION:The Africa Climate Week (ACW 2023) is one of four Regional Climate Weeks held this year to build momentum ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference COP 28 in Dubai and the conclusion of the first global stocktake\, designed to chart the way for fulfilling the Paris Agreement's key goals. \nHosted by the government of Kenya\, ACW 2023 will be organised in parallel with the African Climate Action Summit (4-6 September)\, also hosted by Kenya.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/africa-climate-week-acw-2023/
LOCATION:KICC\, Harambee Avenue Nairobi\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:conference
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