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WEBINAR Learning from innovative businesses in the sustainable cooling sector
2025-01-28 12:00 - 13:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | virtual
As global temperatures rise and the impacts of climate change become increasingly pronounced, the need for sustainable cooling products has never been more critical, especially for the most vulnerable and energy-limited communities.
Sustainable cold chain solutions can transform farming and business sectors by boosting productivity, creating jobs, and driving economic development. By making sustainable cooling more accessible and affordable, cooling technologies offer a promising pathway to addressing climate challenges while supporting key sectors in off-grid and weak-grid areas.
Productivity and efficiency
Effective cold chains play a vital role in the reduction food spoilage and waste, ensuring that more produce reaches the market in good condition, which increases the overall yield and profitability for farmers and businesses. The development and maintenance of cold chain infrastructure has the potential to create job opportunities, ranging from construction and maintenance to logistics and management. By reducing losses and improving the quality of perishable goods, cold chains enhance the competitiveness of local products in both domestic and international markets, leading to increased trade and investment.
Quality of life
The impact of cooling technologies on quality of life and health is also significant, as they prevent the growth of pathogens in food and medicines, reducing disease transmission, and improving overall health. Additionally, they help maintain the efficacy of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, ensuring that essential medicines remain effective.
This webinar will provide an overview of the role of sustainable cooling products and solutions, exploring challenges around uptake and how innovation is helping to address these barriers. The panel will feature speakers from innovation companies who feature in the latest Energy Catalyst report - ‘Learning from innovative businesses in the sustainable cooling sector’ and expert organisations.
Expert panel:
Veronica Nkooyio, Senior Associate, CLASP
Simon Ighofose AMIChemE Meng, Co-founder CEO, PyroGenesys
Jordan Silverman, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Inclusive Energy
Dr Khoa Le, Researcher, University of Oxford
Doug West, Chief Marketing Officer, Hubl Logistics Ltd
Ceri Jones, Chief Commercial Officer, SureChill
Moderator: Mercy Rose, Head of Energy Research and Innovation, Mercy Corps Energy 4 Impact

East Africa Energy Cooperation Summit - Arusha
2025-01-29 - 2025-01-30 | Gran Melia Arusha, Simeon Road, Arusha, 1184, Tanzania, United Republic of
The 5th Tanzania Energy Cooperation Summit 2024 (TECS) highlighted Tanzania's potential and advancement towards a regional power market. The summit fostered a solid partnership between EnergyNet and the East African Community (EAC), showcasing the commitment to driving progress in the energy sector across East Africa.
We are now back in Arusha for the East Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (EA-ECS), which will explore the region's numerous investment opportunities, leverage its vast natural resources, and strengthen cross-border relationships.
Regional collaboration will also represent a key element, as it enhances energy development and offers long-term energy security solutions.
Topics under discussion included:

Roadmap for regional collaboration and its importance for both energy security and sector growth
Strategies to fast-track projects
Opportunities in Power Generation, focusing on renewables, geothermal, and gas-to-power initiatives
Capitalizing on excess power through cross-border projects or by engaging off-takers, such as the mining industry and digital infrastructure sectors
Interactive Country Updates - private and public sector representatives will engage in boardroom sessions to explore the latest advancements and roadmaps in specific countries across the region

7th Edition PowerTech Africa - Nairobi
2025-01-30 - 2025-01-31 | Radisson Blu, Elgon Road, Nairobi, Kenya
This will be an exclusive closed-door gathering of relevant renewable practitioners from both public and private sectors across the world with a keen interest to participate in the growth and development opportunities in the region. Th organisers look forward to welcoming the interested participants to share the platform and be a part of an elite gathering looking towards a positive outcome.

Solar Power Africa - Cape Town
2025-02-10 - 2025-02-12 | CTICC, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
The African continent is rapidly pushing towards economic, development and transformational change in the economy, forging rapid growth in the renewable energy market. This surge presents a significant opportunity for investors, developers, and operators as they can play a role in the development of this sector in Africa.
Solar Power Africa is committed to ensuring definitions, ideas, knowledge, and expertise are available to further the usage of solar power and renewable energy in Africa.
This year’s event will focus on the theme:
Powering Africa’s Renewable Transition: Advancing Solar Innovation, Sustainable Investments, and Energy Storage Solutions.
This year's conference will feature 7 plenary sessions, 3 keynote addresses, and 8 specialised breakaway sessions.
Conference Tracks:

Solar and Storage: The Future Hub
Sustainable Development

The conference will address these amongst other topics:

Building Smarter Grids: Energy Efficiency, Solar, and the Future of Dynamic, Resilient Energy Systems
Technological Advancements in Solar Energy: Innovations Driving Efficiency and Cost Reduction
Financing Solar Projects in Africa: Overcoming Challenges with Innovative Solutions
Battery Storage Technologies: Unlocking the Future of Solar Energy
The Future of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Solar Power Integration: Driving the Future of Transportation
The Impact of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPPP) on South Africa’s Solar Energy Landscape
Green Hydrogen and Solar: Applications for South Africa’s Clean Energy Future
Regulatory and Policy Frameworks Shaping Solar Energy Development in Africa
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Manufacturing in South Africa and Africa: Risks and Opportunities:
Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems: Integrating Wind, Solar, and Storage for Maximum Efficiency
Scaling Solar + Storage Solutions for Commercial & Industrial Sectors
Decentralised Solar Solutions for Electrification
The Future of Solar in South Africa’s Liberalised Energy Market
The Environmental Impact of Solar Energy and Its Role in the Transition to a Circular Economy
Unlocking Funds for Africa’s Just Energy Transition: Access, Success Stories, and Skills Development

2024 SADC Sustainable Energy Week – Gaborone
2025-02-24 - 2025-02-28 | Gaborone Convention Conference Centre, The Grand Palm Resort, Plot 17989 Bonnington Farm Molepolole Road, Gaborone, Botswana
The Government of Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy (MME) and the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) will jointly host the inaugural SADC Sustainable Energy Week event from 2-6 December 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana, This landmark event, themed ‘Accelerating Sustainable Energy Solutions for an Energy Secure SADC Region’, aims to catalyze the adoption of sustainable energy practices across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

Africa Energy Indaba 2025 - Cape Town
2025-03-04 - 2025-03-06 | CTICC, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
The Africa Energy Indaba is the continent's premier energy event, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and stakeholders to shape the future of energy in Africa.
With a focus on sustainable development, renewable energy, and energy access, the Africa Energy Indaba provides a dynamic platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and investment opportunities. From cutting-edge technologies to transformative projects, this event showcases the latest advancements and strategies driving Africa's energy transition.
Whether you're a seasoned industry professional, a government representative, an entrepreneur, or an advocate for energy access, the Africa Energy Indaba offers invaluable insights, networking opportunities, and actionable solutions to address the energy challenges and opportunities facing the continent.

Webinar by GDC: Selling refrigerators for productive use
2025-03-04 14:00 - 15:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | virtual
Discover best practices for selling refrigerators for produce use

In this webinar you’ll learn about the challenges and opportunities of adding refrigerators to the product mix of a Last Mile Distributor. The key business operations that need be developed in relation to this will be discussed, including identifying customers, sales and marketing, and after-sales services.
Plus, you’ll hear from three last mile distributors who are currently selling refrigerators and what they have learnt from their experiences. Breakout groups in the second part of the webinar will give participants time to talk directly with the speakers.
This webinar will be particularly beneficial to last mile distributors that are considering adding refrigeration to their product offering or looking to scale their existing operations with refrigerators. The webinar is free and open to all – simply register using the link below.

Speakers

Ambrose Mbuvi, Impact Manager, Bopinc (moderator)
Timothy Musaazi, Business Development Manager, POPO
Safiya Aliyu, General Manager, Sosai Renewable Energies Company
Claudine Uwineza, Sales and Marketing Coordinator, Munyax Eco Ltd

Agenda
1. Introduction

2. Panel discussion:

Challenges and opportunities when selling refrigerators for productive use
7 Key business operations to consider
Identifying customers (Munyaz Eco)
Sales agent cheat sheet (Sosai Renewable Energies)
After-sales support (POPO)

3. Breakout discussions:
Which of the seven business model adaptations do participants consider most difficult for this product category and why?

Group 1: For distributors who are new to this technology and at the research stage (led by Munyax Eco and Sosai Renewable Energies)
Group 2: For distributors that are currently selling refrigerators and want to scale their operations (led by POPO)

Powering Africa Summit (PAS25) - Washington
2025-03-06 - 2025-03-07 | JW Marriott Washington, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Powering Africa Summit (PAS25) returns to Washington, D.C., to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
This year, we will honour a decade of collaborative progress in the African energy sector and deepen our commitment to advancing energy access and sustainable development across the continent.
Under the theme “Capital Flows Underpinning the Energy Transition,” PAS25 will focus on the essential role of finance in accelerating energy projects across Africa. With an enhanced regional approach, the summit will provide a unique platform to explore strategic opportunities and partnerships tailored to address the specific energy needs of Southern, Eastern, Western, and Northern Africa.
The two-day agenda promises high-level addresses, interactive panels, and exclusive boardroom meetings designed to facilitate impactful connections between U.S. Government stakeholders, ministers and leaders of government from across the African continent, institutional investors, private financiers, and service and technology providers from North America and Africa.

Sustainable Energy for All Global Forum - Barbados
2025-03-11 - 2025-03-14 | Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Center, Two Mile Hill, St. Michael, BB11093, Barbados
11 March: Pre-Forum Meetings (mostly invite only)
12-13 March: 2025 SEforALL Global Forum
14 March: Green Expeditions (Projects Site Visits)

The 2025 SEforALL Global Forum will be co-hosted by Sustainable Energy for All and the Government of Barbados, led by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley.
Under the theme of “Sustainable Energy for Equity, Security and Prosperity”, this year’s Forum will focus on catalysing the actions and investment needed for countries to achieve their energy access, climate and development goals.
Building on Prime Minister Mottley’s Bridgetown Initiative for the reform of development finance, the Forum will address the challenge of how we can mobilize sufficient finance on the right terms to meet global goals, especially for the most underserved communities, countries and regions – such as Small Island Developing States.

Intersolar Summit Africa 2025 - Nairobi
2025-03-12 - 2025-03-13 | Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands, 38 Muthithi Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
The Intersolar Summit Africa is the premier B2B solar conference poised to illuminate the future of renewable energy in the vibrant heart of Nairobi, Kenya. Set against the dynamic backdrop from March 12-13, 2025, this summit is your gateway to engaging with industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers shaping Africa’s solar landscape. With an anticipated gathering of 250 attendees, the summit attracts a diverse spectrum of professionals including solar developers, EPC contractors, investors, government representatives, and technology providers. This targeted audience ensures unparalleled networking opportunities and direct access to key decision-makers driving solar initiatives across the continent.

ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2025 - Kampala
2025-04-08 - 2025-04-10 | Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, 1049 Wavamunno Rd, Kampala, Uganda
EAIF is the top annual investment event for the renewable electrification sector, fostering business and investor partnerships for the purpose of sustainable electricity access, decarbonisation, economic growth and fighting against climate change.

EAIF 2025 is organised by the Alliance for Rural Electrification, and supported by GET.invest, a European programme mobilising investment in renewable energy. GET.invest is co-funded by the European Union, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Austria.
This special 10-year edition will bring together over 1,000 participants, both in-person and online, including private and public investors, industry leaders, and government officials, for an exclusive experience.

Solar Week Kenya 2025 - Nairobi
2025-04-10 | Emare Hotel Ole Sereni, Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Kenya
The 4th Edition of the Kenya Solar Week is set to be the most impactful yet, bringing together industry pioneers, innovators, and policymakers to spotlight the latest advancements and opportunities in Kenya’s rapidly growing solar and renewable energy sector. With 76% of Kenya's installed capacity now derived from renewables, and solar playing a key role, this year's focus is on driving solar adoption to achieve Kenya’s ambitious goals: 100 GW of renewable capacity by 2040 and universal clean energy access.
The event will feature insightful sessions on Financing and Investment Mechanisms, Policy, Regulation, and Incentives, Technological Innovation and Integration, Grid Integration and Energy Storage, and Sustainability, Climate Goals, and Energy Transition. These sessions will be complemented by interactive workshops examining new regulatory frameworks, business innovations, and evolving market trends. Experts will share their perspectives on how to harness Kenya’s renewable energy potential while overcoming challenges to scaling solar adoption.
Over 200+ industry leaders—including project developers, EPCs, financiers, policymakers, manufacturers, and service providers—will gather to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and unlock opportunities. With a strong emphasis on networking, the event promises meaningful connections that can lead to transformative collaborations and deals.
Kenya Solar Week 2025 is your gateway to understanding how the country’s solar industry can overcome challenges like access to finance, policy hurdles, and infrastructure gaps, while advancing toward a brighter, sustainable future.

RENMOZ 2025 - Maputo
2025-04-23 - 2025-04-24 | Montebelo Indy Maputo Congress Hotel, 99, Rua Dom Sebastião, Maputo, 1750, Mozambique
Having established itself as the biggest conference in the sector in Mozambique in 2023, RENMOZ 2025 will be the meeting point for the main national and international stakeholders and experts in the Mozambican renewable energy market. This event will share the latest developments and investment opportunities in the sector.

In the wake of COP29, where a new climate finance agreement is expected, RENMOZ 2025 will emphasize the implementation and financing of the Energy Transition Strategy, approved last year by the Mozambican government.
In addition, the 4th edition of the "Briefing: Renewables in Mozambique 2024" will be launched, a key document for analyzing the sector's evolution, used by both the government and the private sector. Using complementary graphic information, the briefing brings together the most relevant data from the various market segments in Mozambique.

The next edition of RENMOZ will have more participants, a larger exhibition area and will reinforce the pitching sessions dedicated to attracting investment.
This conference is organized by ALER in partnership with the Mozambican Association of Renewable Energies (AMER) and with the support of GET.invest Mozambique (funded by the European Union and Germany and is part of the European program GET.invest), Sweden and AECF.

Namibia International Energy Conference 2025 - Windhoek
2025-04-23 - 2025-04-25 | Windhoek Country Club Resort, B1 Western Byp, Windhoek, Namibia
The Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) is Namibia’s premier and highly anticipated energy event. The 7th edition of this distinguished conference is set to take place from 23–25 April 2025 at the Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia. With the theme ‘Leading The Way: Becoming An Energy Hub with In-Country Value,’ the event will bring together government decision-makers, industry leaders, investors, and the business community to drive industry growth as well as to focus on the key milestones and strategic moves toward establishing Namibia as a leading energy hub.

All On D.A.R.E.S workshop Nigeria
2025-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 (Africa/Lagos) | virtual
All On, in collaboration with the Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria (REA), is excited to host a Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Developer Forum on April 23rd in Abuja.
This forum will provide participants with insights into The World Bank’s Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) Project —including details on the application process, funding requirements, and technical preparedness.
All On is actively evaluating financing opportunities in support of developers deploying energy access projects under the DARES project.
If you’re a DRE developer or stakeholder in Nigeria’s renewable energy ecosystem, this is a must-attend event to better position your projects for scale and support.

AECE2-ESMAP webinar on Energy for Jobs
2025-05-07 15:00 - 16:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | virtual
Join this webinar hosted by the World Bank’s Kenya Country Office and ESMAP on opportunities for creation of sustainable jobs in Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE) . They will explore the opportunities and challenges in accelerating access to energy, expanding economic opportunities and creating sustainable jobs in the agriculture and livestock sectors.

This webinar brings together agriculture and energy practitioners to explore how to unlock transformation in the Agri-food systems. Agriculture accounts for 56 percent of total employment in Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE). Improving productivity in agriculture, livestock, and fisheries, and supporting approaches that allow smallholder farmers, livestock producers, and fish producers to move up the value chains is critical. However, the lack of reliable energy access in these rural areas presents a major barrier to economic activity and job creation, and to the expansion of benefits to smallholder farmers. In these rural areas, accelerated access to energy needed to achieve economic growth and job creation can only happen through distributed renewable energy (DRE) solutions, such as solar home systems, micro-grids, and mini-grids.
During this webinar, you will learn firsthand from practitioners about distributed renewable energy (DRE) solutions, how DRE facilitates higher productivity in agriculture and livestock value chains, and how it enables sustainable job creation. We will hear about experiences to accelerate the expansion of access to energy in AFE, South Asia and beyond. We will discuss what has worked, what has not, and how successful approaches can be replicated and scaled up.
The event will be chaired by Qimiao Fan, Division Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, and Uganda at the World Bank. The presentation will be given by Dana Rysankova, Lead Energy Specialist at the World Bank. Closing remarks will be delivered by Fanny Missfeldt-Ringius, Practice Manager at ESMAP, World Bank. The panelists include:
- Kasozí Tondo James, Principal Engineer at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Uganda
- Amanullah Alamzai, Senior Agriculture Economist at the World Bank
- Bas Hetterschied, Manager Partnerships at Wageningen University & Research (WUR)

Africa Energies Summit - London
2025-05-13 - 2025-05-15
The Africa Energies Summit brings together Africa’s energy industry for a unique event shaped for companies active across the Continent and provides unrivalled insight into the world’s fast changing energy landscape. Join us to connect, collaborate and get deals done!

Webinar: Falling behind - What happens when customers default?
2025-05-13 16:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | virtual
With support from Good Energies Foundation, 60dB is excited to run a webinar digging into the insights of their latest report: Falling Behind: Defaulted Customers. With insights from interviews with 1,400+ customers across 5 countries, they'll explore what life looks like for off-grid energy customers who have defaulted and had their energy product locked, repossessed, or returned – plus what companies can do to reduce this risk and its consequences. They'll cover insights on contract comprehension, customer service, repossession processes, and what happens to customers’ energy access after they lose access in this manner. Join for a discussion with different sector stakeholders on what it all means, with plenty of time for Q&A too.

Webinar: Building gender-inclusive PURE business models
2025-05-14 13:00 - 14:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | virtual
Women are essential yet often invisible drivers of economic activity across developing regions, comprising 40% of the global agricultural workforce and 58% of Africa's self-employed population. Despite their significant contributions, women face persistent barriers in accessing and benefiting from Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) technologies.
Join GOGLA for an insightful webinar to discover how innovative companies are transforming their business models to better serve women's energy needs while building sustainable businesses.
In this webinar, you'll understand why women represent only one-third of PURE technology end-users despite their economic significance, along with the transformative impact when this gap is addressed. We'll explore how customer personas serve as powerful tools for developing gender-smart business models by mapping women's unique needs, constraints, and aspirations across different segments—from subsistence farmers to growth-oriented entrepreneurs. This user-centered approach helps companies identify critical pain points and opportunities throughout the customer journey, informing everything from product design to marketing strategies and support services.
Drawing on existing literature and real-world examples of gender-smart approaches that work, including Oorja's "Farming as a Service" and Agsol's women-friendly solar mills designed for lightweight operation and small batch processing, this webinar will present a framework for creating gender-smart businesses across the entire customer journey. The speakers will also discuss ecosystem support by exploring policy recommendations and partnerships needed to scale these approaches.This webinar offers practical insights for anyone interested in closing the gender gap in energy access while tapping into a significant underserved market.

Speakers

Nisha Singh
Senior Gender and Financial Inclusion Specialist·Distill Inclusion

Willeke Westra
Partnerships Manager·Agsol

Sejal Agarwal
Impact Manager·Oorja Solutions

Brenda Marbaniang
Policy Manager·GOGLA

Webinar: Pre-launch of the UNIDO PURE Growth Fund
2025-05-14 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Vienna) | virtual
Energy powers every link of the agri-food value chain — from irrigation and harvesting to processing, storage and transport. By accelerating the Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) across these multiple value chains, we can transform food systems in the Global South, unlocking low-emission development pathways, improving livelihoods, increasing incomes and building resilience to the impacts climate change.
To drive this transformation, the PURE Growth Fund will launch in Tanzania in May 2025. The fund will support clean energy SMEs and agribusinesses to scale up through a multi-dimensional approach combining incentive capital, technical assistance and fostering an enabling environment for PURE technologies to achieve greater integration within food systems.
We invite you to join REEEP and guest speakers from GOGLA and the Tanzania Horticulture Association (TAHA) for our pre-launch Webinar featuring:

an overview of the PURE Growth Fund and Q&A
insight on how expanding renewable energy in agriculture can strengthen agri-food value chains and benefit local populations
the need for programmes and initiatives at the energy-agriculture nexus to support SMEs to foster sustainable market development

Enlit Africa - Cape Town
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-22 | CTICC, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Vuka is excited to announce that Enlit Africa will be back with inspiring content, cutting-edge exhibits, powerful networking, specialty events, business matchmaking, & knowledge hubs, covering:

Power Generation, Transmission, & Distribution
Metering
Digitalisation
Powering Industry
Water Security
Solar and Storage
Finance and Investment & Much More!

Renewable Energy Week 2025 (REW2025) - Dar-es-Salaam
2025-05-26 - 2025-05-29 | Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC), 11101 Shaaban Robert St, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
The Renewable Energy Week 2025 (REW2025) is a premier platform designed to accelerate Tanzania’s transition to a sustainable and energy-efficient future. Organized by the Tanzania Renewable Energy Association (TAREA), this event convenes industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and stakeholders to exchange groundbreaking ideas, forge strategic partnerships, and showcase cutting-edge renewable energy solutions. REW2025 presents an unparalleled opportunity to explore the transformative power of renewable energy in shaping a resilient and inclusive economy.

With a focus on innovation, policy dialogue, and market-driven solutions, this event will offer an engaging experience through a diverse range of activities, including site visits, expert-led discussions, interactive exhibitions, and high-impact networking sessions.

Open Source in Energy Access Symposium - Nairobi
2025-06-11 - 2025-06-13 | PrideInn Westlands Luxury Boutique Hotel, Westlands Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
Following our successful inaugural Open Source in Energy Access Symposium (OSEAS 2024), EnAccess and World Resources Institute are excited to announce that the 2025 edition of the Open Source in Energy Access Symposium (OSEAS) will take place June 11-13, 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya.
OSEAS 2025 will once again unite global policymakers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, tech innovators and the Open Source Community to explore challenges, seize opportunities and create synergies. Based on your valued feedback, we’ve enhanced this year’s program with:

Expanded working group sessions
Dedicated poster exhibition space
Product fair
A donor roundtable
An improved hackathon experience
Site visit

Open Source technology and tools have been transforming the Energy Access landscape - enhancing interoperability, boosting cost efficiency, and ensuring high quality. However, it’s only recently that their full potential has started to shine through. By accelerating collaboration and dialogue, OSEAS 2025 aims to push us closer to universal energy access.

Africa Energy Forum - Cape Town
2025-06-17 - 2025-06-20 | CTICC, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
For the first time in its 27 years, the Africa Energy Forum (aef) is being hosted in Cape Town, South Africa under the enchanting shadow of Table Mountain and in the heart of one of the most active energy development centres in Africa.
Under the theme 'Africa United', aef will also provide a strong platform to bring African stakeholders together with a united voice and declare what Africa wants and needs to the world. This will be the perfect opportunity to amplify the message from aef to the G20 meetings hosted by South Africa this year.
aef 2025 will see the return of the aef Africa Cup Football Tournament. Delegates will be invited to a once in a lifetime opportunity to play a match at the DHL stadium.
Looking into the future, aef is building its legacy with YES! (Youth Energy Summit). To electrify the continent of 1.5 billion people, home to the world's fastest-growing youth population, it is essential to include Africa’s young people in the conversation. With 4,000 youth attending, the support of South Africa's IPP Office and the home-grown success story - Pele Green, YES! will be the biggest and most impactful gathering of youth in the energy sector worldwide!

Launch of the Renewables 2025 Global Status Report
2025-06-24 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | virtual
Launch of the REN21 Renewables 2025 Global Status Report: Global Overview.
Join REN21 to explore high-level trends on the status of renewables within today’s fossil fuel-dominated energy system — and how they intersect with global challenges like climate change, development goals, and shifting geopolitics.

Lesotho Energy Access Dialogue (LEAD) - Maseru
2025-06-25 - 2025-06-26
Lesotho's challenging terrain complicates efforts to provide universal energy access, despite its significant untapped renewable energy potential. Effectively harnessing this potential could address the country's energy access gap in a sustainable and affordable way.
The Lesotho Energy Access Dialogue (LEAD) aims to support the country's efforts to solve its energy access issues and develop its renewable energy market by promoting renewable energy technologies and projects in Lesotho.
The Alliance for Rural Electrification and Energy Research Centre - National University of Lesotho will organise the first Lesotho Energy Access Dialogue (LEAD 2024) early 2025 in Maseru, with a special focus on renewable energy.
Supported by Renewable Lesotho, a joint initiative of GET.invest Lesotho, the European Union and other partners, LEAD 2024 aims to boost clean energy generation, energy efficiency, and equitable access to energy while enhancing sector leadership and capacity.

Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report 2025
2025-06-25 14:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | virtual
How many people around the world today still lack access to clean energy? And how many people still rely on dirty fossil fuels for cooking, risking their health in consequence? Additionally, how much international funds have been flowing to the developing countries in support of their clean energy development?
The answers to these questions are related to the targets set forth in the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7, which aims to ensure universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy by 2030.
Join the virtual briefing to learn more about the latest data that will be revealed in the new Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report 2025.
While progress has been made, it is marked by wide regional disparities, underscoring the urgency for more impact-driven financing support from the international community to developing countries.
Key trends ahead of the data release include:
- Access to electricity has increased, but progress is uneven across the world.
- Progress is lagging on universal access to clean cooking.
- Renewable energy continued to grow. But installed renewable capacity per capita shows geographic disparities.
- Energy intensity declined but the energy efficiency rate needs major improvement.
- International public financial flows to developing countries in support of clean energy increased compared to previous years.
- The report is a product of close collaboration among the five SDG 7 custodian agencies.
Please check the agencies’ websites and social media accounts on 25 June for the full report:
- International Energy Agency (IEA): www.iea.org
- International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA): www.irena.org
- United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD): https://unstats.un.org/UNSDWebsite
- World Bank: https://trackingsdg7.esmap.org/
- World Health Organization (WHO): www.who.int
The report will also be presented to decision-makers at a special launch event on 16 July 2025 at 1:15pm EDT at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development in New York, open to registered HLPF participants and anyone with a United Nations ground pass, and livestreamed at webtv.un.org.

10th Solar Africa 2025 - Nairobi
2025-06-26 - 2025-06-28 | KICC, Harambee Avenue Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
SOLAR EXPO - Kenya is the foremost exhibition in Kenya and the entire East and Central African region for the solar industry. The event is the largest and most significant in the region attracting leading companies, experts, professionals and decision makers. The trade exhibition is a key platform for promoting the latest products, technology and equipment for the solar industry. The expo participants gain special access to the East African market allowing them to experience the domestic needs and tailor their products to the region.

Malawi National Energy Conference 2025 - Mangochi
2025-07-30 - 2025-08-01 | Sunbird Nkopola Lodge, Nkopola Dr, Malawi
The National Energy Conference 2025, hosted by the Renewable Energy Industries Association of Malawi (REIAMA), is Malawi’s premier platform for advancing the future of energy. Scheduled to take place from Wednesday, 30th July to Friday, 1st August 2025 at the scenic Sunbird Nkopola Lodge in Mangochi, this high-impact conference will bring together key stakeholders across the energy sector — from policymakers and private sector leaders to researchers, investors, and international delegates.

Nigeria Renewable Energy Innovation Forum (NREIF) - Abuja
2025-08-05 - 2025-08-07 | Abuja Continental Hotel, 1 ladi Kwali St,, Abuja, 900001
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) invites you to the 1st Nigeria Renewable Energy Innovation Forum (NREIF), a landmark event focused on fostering renewable energy manufacturing in Nigeria. Leaning on the Federal Government’s “Nigeria First” Policy, this Forum provides an unparalleled opportunity to connect with key stakeholders in the energy sector, showcase your commitment to clean energy, and contribute to advancing Nigeria’s energy security and economic resilience.
The Nigeria Renewable Energy Innovation Forum, NREIF 2025, a dynamic 3-day event championing local content, local manufacturing, and the Federal Government’s bold “Nigeria First” Policy!
From groundbreaking innovations to strategic partnerships, NREIF 2025 will unite local talent, original equipment manufacturers, policymakers, private sector players and development partners, all powering Nigeria’s clean energy future through Mr. President’s forward-leaning policies.
