Demand-side Subsidies for Energy Access Webinar 2
2023-10-19 14:00 - 14:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | virtual
Eligible Products & Subsidy Level
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’.
The 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.
Key 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.

The Business Case for Investing in Gender Diversity in Renewable Energy webinar
2023-10-19 16:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Nairobi) | virtual
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.
Event Agenda
11:00 – 11:05am Opening and introductions by Anne Kabugi – Africa Gender Lead, IFC
11:05 – 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
11:40 - 11:55am Q&A by Ann Casanova – Energy2Equal Program Lead, IFC
11:55 – 12:00pm Energy2Equal Updates and Closing Remarks by Anne Kabugi – Africa Gender Lead, IFC

HSFG working group PUE
2023-10-23 15:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | virtual
Working group meeting of the Household Solar Funders Group.
This is a members-only meeting.
For more information, please contact HSFG coordinator Wim Jonker Klunne (click contact in menu)

webinar on 'Digitalisation & Optimisation'
2023-10-26 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Brussels) | virtual
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).
Digital 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.
In 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.
In 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.

ESMAP webinar: Accelerating the Productive Use of Electricity
2023-10-30 09:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | virtual
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.
ESMAP’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.
You'll find the full report here.

Africa Investment Exchange: Power & Renewables 2023
2023-11-01 - 2023-11-02 | Royal Society of Arts (RSA House), 8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ, United Kingdom
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.
Alongside 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.
We hope they prove to be a useful addition to the AIX format, which is known for its robust debate and knowledge-led approach.
Africa’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.

International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum
2023-11-02 00:00 - 2023-11-03 23:59 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Hofburg Conference Centre, Vienna, Austria
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.
The 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.
Guided 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.
As 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.

Demand-side Subsidies for Energy Access Webinar 3 | Delivery Models for Subsidies & Verification
2023-11-15 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | virtual
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’.
The 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.
Key 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.

Renewable Energy Conference & EXPO Uganda 2023
2023-11-16 - 2023-11-18 | Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, 1049 Wavamunno Rd, Kampala, Uganda
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.
The REC23 & EXPO will feature a conference, several side events and exhibitions of renewable energy innovations, businesses & technologies.

REACT SSA – Ethiopia portfolio showcase event
2023-11-22 | Capital hotel, 22 Haile Gebre Silase St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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.

HSFG working group local companies
2023-11-22 15:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | virtual

Universal Electricity Access Projects Webinar 2: Electrification Program Design
2023-11-22 16:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | virtual
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.
Power 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.

Business Conference - Renewables in Mozambique 2023
2023-11-24 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Maputo) | Montebelo Indy Maputo Congress Hotel, 99, Rua Dom Sebastião, Maputo, 1750, Mozambique
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.
Following 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.
This 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.

Unlocking Off-Grid Solar: How Results Based Financing is driving energy access and productive use of renewable energy
2023-11-29 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | virtual
During this Webinar GOGLA will present the key results from its new short data-driven report on RBFs. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion on the role of RBFs in promoting energy access and productive use of renewable energy with panellists from Efficiency for Access, the World Bank Group and companies in the off-grid solar industry.
The main results presentation will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Siena Hacker from CLASP, Charlie Miller, Eno Umoh from Sun King, and Michael Kuntz, CFA from Simusolar, Inc.

COP28 side event: AECF on nexus between food security, water and energy
2023-11-30 16:00 - 17:30 (Asia/Dubai) | Commonwealth pavilion, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
COP28 side event focusing on investments and regulations / leading government on the nexus between food security, water and energy. The objective of the event is to identify how nexus investment portfolio and enabling environments can be powerful in building resilience (beyond the siloed sectorial approach)

COP28 side event: Scaling up Distributed Renewable Energy Access: From Commitments to Action
2023-12-05 10:00 - 10:45 (Asia/Dubai) | Blue zone – WBG pavillion, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
One year ago, the World Bank committed to help African countries triple the pace of electrification with decentralized renewable energy by 2026. The event will showcase the concrete steps the WBG is taking to realize this ambitious goal, including +$6 billion of new WBG lending to regional and national energy access programs and a new productive use-centered approach to scaling distributed renewable energy solutions for enhanced food security and agricultural value chain resilience across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Power for All webinar: Boosting East Africa's agrifood systems through renewable energy
2023-12-05 16:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Kampala) | virtual
The upcoming webinar 'Empowering Smallholder Farmers: Boosting Agricultural Productivity Through Distributed Renewable Energy Policies to Attract Private Sector Investment', is the next feature in Power for All’s Agriculture Webinar series. This session will focus on how alignment on policy, regulation, and finance can expand distributed renewable energy (DRE) and practically benefit East Africa's agricultural sector. The session will see leading policymakers from Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia, discussing the vital policy and investment strategies needed to evolve food systems and mitigate their climate impact.
Representing over 80% of global farmers and producing nearly a third of the world’s food, smallholder farmers are vital to global food systems, especially in the Global South. The agricultural sector, heavily reliant on fossil fuels, accounts for over 30% of global emissions. Facing strained food systems and a major role in climate change, urgent action is needed to meet the expected 60% increase in food demand by 2050 and avert a major global crisis.
The Global South, contributing least to the food-climate crisis, faces its severest impacts. This disparity threatens food systems in sub-Saharan Africa, complicating efforts to satisfy the growing population's food needs.
The Webinar will feature key policymakers in Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia, discussing how encouraging strategic renewable energy investments can transform agriculture into a catalyst for climate resilience.
Power for All's recent research reveals that transitioning just five key farming technologies to renewable energy for Africa's smallholder farmers can cut emissions by 10% and significantly elevate the continent's economy by $24.5 billion.
Panelists

Hizkyas Dufera, Senior Advisor, Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands, Govt. of Ethiopia
Dan K Marangu, Director of Renewable Energy, Ministry of Energy, Govt. of Kenya
Dominic Banaga Mucunguzi : Principal Engineer, Irrigation and Drainage, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Govt of Uganda

Session Moderated by Brian Kawuma, Powering Agriculture Director, Power for All

Demand-side subsidies webinar 4: Exit strategy approaches for subsidy programmes
2023-12-06 13:00 - 14:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | virtual
The fourth webinar in the Demand-side Subsidies for Energy Access Webinar Series focuses on exit strategy approaches within the context of energy access subsidies. While universal access may require ongoing subsidies, an exit strategy should be integrated into program design.
This webinar, moderated by GOGLA, will engage in discussions on designing an exit strategy that aligns with the project's overarching goals for long-term access. Furthermore, we will examine the feasibility of phasing out subsidies once the target is met, exploring the availability of adequate funds to fulfil this objective or assessing the potential need for recurrent subsidies.

OFF-GRID Expo + Conference
2023-12-07 00:00 - 2023-12-08 23:59 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Messe Augsburg, Augsbrug, Germany
The two conference days on December 7 – 8, 2023 offer you sessions with top-class topics and experts from all over the world. Live on stage. The program is designed in cooperation with our partner, the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE).
The two-day event is the only neutral congress trade event in Europe focused on the off-grid solar, wind and hydropower systems sector. With its practice-oriented format consisting of a conference, trade fair and community network happening, it is the highlight at the end of the year.

COP28 side event: Developing Markets to Scale Up Renewable Energy for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
2023-12-09 11:30 - 13:00 (Asia/Dubai) | SE Room 3, Blue Zone, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Join REEEP’s official UN Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP28 side event, ‘Developing Markets to Scale Up Renewable Energy for Climate-Resilient Agriculture’ on 9 December, co-organised with Practical Action, CGIAR and Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs.
The expert panel will showcase how a full ecosystem and entrepreneurial approach is needed to accelerate the uptake of productive use of renewable energy (PURE) technologies to support regenerative agriculture and strengthen resilience in agrifood value chains.

COP28 side event: Innovative renewable solutions in agriculture
2023-12-10 12:00 - 13:15 (Asia/Dubai) | COP28 – first floor, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The session aims to address the critical issues surrounding the heavy dependence on imported and volatile fossil fuels within global agri-food systems, particularly focusing on developing countries’ agriculture sector. With fossil fuels accounting for a significant portion of energy consumption in food systems, resulting in high greenhouse gas emissions, there is a pressing need to transition towards renewable energy solutions.
The event will explore the transformative potential of renewable energy in powering the agriculture sector and fostering a low-emission, climate-resilient food system. Its primary objectives include promoting the adoption of productive use of renewable energy (PURE) technologies to modernize agriculture, enhance food and water security, empower micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and electrify the supporting infrastructure (e.g. storage, transport).
Additionally, it seeks to identify and address barriers to PURE technology adoption, engage global stakeholders to emphasize the need for increased financing and improved policies, and ignite transformative dialogues about renewable energy's potential to achieve sustainable development goals. Finally, the session will attract financial institutions' focus on the essential channeling of sustainable finance toward agri-food systems

5th Tanzania Energy Cooperation Summit
2024-01-31 - 2024-02-01 | Gran Melia Arusha, Simeon Road, Arusha, 1184, Tanzania, United Republic of
Bringing together key stakeholders from the Government, regional public utilities, DFIs, IPPs, financiers and solution providers, the 5th Tanzania Energy Cooperation Summit in Arusha presents an invaluable opportunity for a two-day immersion into proactive and solution-oriented discussions. The summit will explore a broad range of topics, including: successful examples of PPPs in both generation and transmission, the role of DFIs in enhancing credit to accelerate projects, Tanzania's ambitious plans to become a critical regional player through transmission and interconnection projects, as well as exploring the factors needed for Tanzania to reach its total renewable energy potential.

EEP Africa Knowledge Week
2024-02-06 - 2024-02-08 | virtual
EEP Africa Knowledge Week is a series of online events that examines evolving themes and innovative projects in the clean energy sector in Africa. The event this year includes sessions on cold storage technologies and business models, the upcoming EEP Africa Call for Proposals and unlocking carbon finance.
We are pleased to have an exciting group of speakers drawn from the sector. We also look forward to announcing EEP Africa 2023 Projects of the Year and our 2023 Rising Energy Leader during the week.
In addition, EEP Africa is launching its alumni network, drawing on nearly 260 projects which have benefited from EEP Africa financing over the past 12 years. The network will create visibility, networking, and knowledge-sharing opportunities for EEP Africa alumni.

Cooling Solutions: Interplay Between Business Models and Technology in SSA
Tuesday, 6 February at 14:00 - 15:30 GMT+2

In emerging markets, access to cold storage is critical for both health and nutrition, and can reduce food waste, provide economic opportunities for farmers and businesses, and reduce the burden on vulnerable populations. New technologies and business models for off-grid cooling solutions are on the rise, using innovative and digital solutions which also allow decentralised monitoring and decision making. However, there are pressing concerns revolving around ensuring both productivity and accessibility, especially for the economically marginalized at the bottom of the pyramid. Long-term viability also remains a hurdle for many cold storage companies which play a crucial role in preventing post-harvest loss.
This session will dissect the critical interplay between cold storage technological innovation and sustainable business models, exploring how such frameworks can be harnessed to not only drive economic development but also empower underserved communities.

Moderator: Chiedza Mazaiwana, EEP Africa Portfolio Manager
Speakers: Christopher Emmot, Acumen; more speakers to be confirmed.
Register now >>

EEP Africa Call for Proposals: Grant Financing for Innovative Clean Energy Solutions & EEP Africa Alumni Network Launch
Wednesday, 7 February at 14:00 - 15:30 GMT+2

Are you a clean energy company doing business in Southern or Eastern Africa? Are you interested in grant financing for innovative clean energy solutions? Join EEP Africa Knowledge Week to learn about the upcoming Call for Proposals, followed by a chance to ask questions about the process and get tips on how to make a good application. We will also present the awards for Project of the Year and Rising Energy Leader during this session.
In addition, EEP Africa is launching its alumni network, drawing on nearly 260 projects which have benefited from EEP Africa financing over the past 12 years. The network will create visibility, networking, and knowledge-sharing opportunities for EEP Africa alumni.
EEP Africa provides risk tolerant early-stage grant financing for locally driven innovative clean projects, technologies, and business models through a competitive call for proposals process. Project financing is supplemented by technical support, investment facilitation, and knowledge sharing.

Speakers: Jussi Viding, EEP Africa Fund Manager, and Susanne Hounsell, EEP Africa Head of Portfolio
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Unlocking Carbon Finance for Smaller Energy Businesses
Thursday, 8 February at 14:00 - 15:30 GMT+2
The voluntary carbon market presents an opportunity for renewable energy companies to access additional revenue streams and expand their reach. Despite the opportunity, the African carbon credits market has significant scope for growth, having attained only 2% of its full potential to date. The development of the carbon credits market in Africa is primarily hindered by market-related challenges. Small businesses especially face disadvantages that restrict their direct access to the carbon credit market. These include high associated costs, required scale, and a lengthy and cumbersome accreditation process. However, innovative approaches are emerging which address these barriers.
Join to hear about several cost-effective and innovative solutions emerging within the carbon credits market, catering to the needs of smaller businesses.

Moderator: Karlijn Groen, EEP Africa Portfolio Manager
Speakers: Ryan Ombara, Open Capital Advisors; Nikki Carenza, 4R Digital; Dennis Owino Onono, South Pole; Madrin Maina, Sistema.bio; more speakers to be confirmed.
Register now >>

Solar Power Africa
2024-02-07 - 2024-02-09 | CTICC, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
South Africa’s leading position in driving the continent’s transition to renewable energy has been confirmed with the launch of the first-ever Solar Power Africa Trade Show. Organised by Messe Frankfurt, Solar Power Africa 2023 was the first event of its kind dedicated solely to Solar Power and Energy storage and attracted over 50 exhibitors operating in this dynamic market.
2024 Conference Theme: Empowering Africa's Energy Future: Solar and Storage Solutions for Sustainable Development
Conference Tracks:

Solar and Storage: The Future Hub
Sustainable Development
Investment and Collaboration

The conference will have 4 plenary sessions, 4 keynote addresses, and 14 specialised breakaway sessions.
The conference will address amongst others the following topics:

The outlook/future of energy in Africa
The Green Hydrogen Economy
Solar and Electric Vehicles Solutions
Storage and Mining
Long Duration Energy Storage
Securing the Grid
Private Sector Investment and Innovative Financing Solutions
Circular Economy
Expanding Off-Grid Energy into Africa
Skills Development
Localisation
Policy Regulation
Wheeling

AFSIA Meet the expert series: The impact of solar policies and regulations in Africa
2024-02-15 13:00 - 13:45 (Africa/Nairobi) | virtual
AFSIA is excited to announce its upcoming online event, 'Meet The Experts', scheduled for 01 PM (CAT) on 15 February 2024.
This series of events will cover key focus areas, including the overview of solar policies and regulations, government initiatives, case studies, and discussions on barriers to implementation, including regulatory challenges.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from Dr.Eng. Fenwicks Musonye, Deputy Director of Energy Efficiency at the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) in Kenya.
Feel free to share your questions concerning the topic during the registration process. We look forward to your active participation.
Register here.

PowerElec Nigeria
2024-02-20 - 2024-02-22 | Landmark Centre, Victoria Island Annex, Lagos, Nigeria
The largest international Trade Fair curated exclusively for the energy, power, renewables and electrical segment will be hosted at Lagos between 20,21,22 Feb 2024.
Indeed, it will bring stalwarts from the entire power, energy, renewable and electrical segment value chain under one roof.
Known as Nigeria’s financial centre and economic heart, Lagos offers a perfect platform for all international and national players to forge partnerships and business deals. Being well connected and the eclectic business atmosphere coupled with superior infrastructure makes Lagos the first choice for an international trade fair like Power Elec

HSFG working group PUE
2024-02-22 15:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | virtual
Working group meeting of the Household Solar Funders Group.
This is a members-only meeting.
Focus on PUE in Uganda.
For more information, please contact HSFG coordinator Wim Jonker Klunne (click contact in menu)

Future of Energy
2024-02-29 - 2024-03-01 | Beurs van Berlage, Damrak 243, Amsterdam, 1012 ZJ, Netherlands
On 29 February & 1 March 2024, FMO and Solarplaza will host the 'Future of Energy' summit in Amsterdam, uniting a global mix of top project developers, financial institutions and investors, service providers, and asset owners to tackle the strategic challenges of accelerating the renewable energy transition in emerging markets.
The global energy and climate future hinges on emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) to successfully transition to clean energy systems. For EMDEs, accelerating the deployment of renewables can bolster their energy access and security, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and meet net-zero targets. Currently, only a fraction of global clean energy investments flows into EMDEs. How can we redirect attention and financial efforts to the developing world and harness the potential of RE technology to overcome regional challenges related to uncertain policy frameworks, the rising cost of capital, and the perceived increase of investment risks?
'Future of Energy' is a must-attend event for everyone rising to the challenge of RE project development & financing in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. The scope of this 5th edition will encompass renewables in the broadest sense, including hybrid (wind & solar) applications, green hydrogen, energy storage, e-mobility, distributed energy, and grid infrastructure. Through networking opportunities, interactive panel discussions, and world-class keynotes, 'Future of Energy' will condense a year of business development into two days of learning, network-building, and good fun!

9th Powering Africa Summit 2024 (PAS24)
2024-03-05 - 2024-03-06 | Mayflower hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States
The 9th Powering Africa Summit 2024 (PAS24) continues under the theme "Capital Flows Underpinning the Energy Transition", focusing squarely on energy project development and infrastructure and the enabling environment. Following the success of the Africa Energy Forum and the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, you will contribute to critical discussions on the impact of reducing debt costs, seeking alternatives to sovereign guarantees, and unlocking the climate finance promised to Africa's energy sector.
Hosted by Power Africa, in the heart of the U.S. capital and the home of the World Bank Group, PAS24 will focus on the critical financial aspects needed to develop Africa's energy sector more effectively, with conversations rooted in reducing the cost of debt and innovative solutions to the sovereign guarantee impasse.

The Solar Indaba
2024-03-05 - 2024-03-07 | CTICC, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
The Solar Indaba, co-located with the renowned Africa Energy Indaba, hosts the private sector comprising commercial buyers and sellers, together under one roof, to do solar energy business deals.
The 2024 theme is ‘ Accessing the African Opportunity ’. The Solar Indaba will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, service providers, investors, developers and operators from around the world to discuss the latest trends & innovations, developments and provide the potential to meet new customers.
Expanding the Africa Energy Indaba footprint from a strong renewables base to give added impetus to the Africa solar opportunity, the Solar Indaba will benefit from the already established IPP & PPA Conference, a fixture of the Africa Energy Indaba week, attracting Independent Power Producers, Governments, Developers, African utilities, Regulators, Energy Intensive users, End users, and many more.
