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Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA) - Accra
2025-12-03 - 2025-12-04 | Movenpick Accra, Independence Avenue, Accra, Ghana
The Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA) is the annual investment forum supporting investment in renewables on the African continent.
After Cape Town in 2022 and Nairobi in 2023, this year the forum will be hosted in Accra on 3 & 4 December at the Movenpick Hotel.
REFA is 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.
REFA 2025 is supported by GET.invest, a leading European programme that mobilises investment in clean energy, co-funded by the European Union, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Austria.
The forum will once again focus on 2 key aspects:

Propose the most up-to-date content and discussions on all key renewables including solar, storage, e-mobility, green hydrogen, wind, storage, hydro, biomass, ...

Foster quality meetings for all delegates through the state-of-the-art matchmaking platform**// Some possibilities:**

Webinar: Lessons on subsidy design for expanding energy access in humanitarian and displacement settings
2025-12-11 16:00 - 17:15 (Africa/Johannesburg) | virtual
The Global Platform for Action (GPA) and the End-User Subsidy (EUS) Lab, with support from NORCAP, have developed a new report, “Leveraging Subsidies to Achieve SDG 7 in Humanitarian Emergency and Displacement Settings,” which analyses in depth 5 case studies across 5 countries. The upcoming webinar will present high-level findings and real-world learnings from Uganda and Mozambique showcasing effective subsidy models for crisis and displacement contexts.

Webinar: Africa Solar Outlook 2026 – Report launch
2026-01-14 10:00 - 23:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | virtual
Be first to access Africa’s solar insights and trends for 2026. Join the online launch of the Africa Solar Outlook 2026, Africa’s most downloaded solar market report, for a live presentation of key data, country-by-country analysis, and thematic insights shaping the continent’s solar industry.
Gain actionable knowledge, understand regional developments, and see how the solar sector is evolving across Africa.

Why Attend the Africa Solar Outlook 2026 Launch Webinar:
1. Discover key trends shaping Africa’s solar markets in 2026
2. Explore country-by-country solar market data and regional dynamics
3. Understand policy, regulatory, and investment developments impacting the sector
4. See how utility-scale, C&I, and distributed solar segments are evolving
5. Hear directly from John Frédérick van Zuylen, CEO, AFSIA
6. Participate in a live Q&A session and get your questions answered

Webinar: PURE Growth Fund Insights
2026-01-22 15:00 - 16:30 (Africa/Nairobi) | virtual
REEEP will host a public webinar on 22 January 2026 to present key findings from the first application window of the PURE Growth Fund, our results-based financing programme supporting clean energy SMEs and agribusinesses in Tanzania.

Launched in May 2025, the PURE Growth Fund is a modified results-based financing programme designed to accelerate the uptake of Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) technologies. PURE Growth supports small and medium-sized enterprises to scale clean energy solutions that improve productivity, incomes and resilience across agrifood value chains in Tanzania.

The first funding window generated exceptionally strong interest, attracting more than 50 applications from Tanzanian and international companies.
Collectively, applicants requested nearly nine times the funding available, highlighting both the scale of demand for results-based capital and the ambition of enterprises operating in Tanzania’s clean energy and agribusiness sectors.

The application process has provided REEEP with a rich dataset and valuable insights into:

Priority sectors and targeted value chains
Business models and technology approaches
Gender split within applicant companies
The geographic distribution of applicant companies
Broader market trends, opportunities and constraints

The webinar will also introduce the PURE Impact Index — a new metric developed by REEEP to systematically compare and reward the economic, social and service-level performance of SMEs deploying PURE solutions. The PII enables consistent assessment across diverse technologies, business models and value chains, and plays a central role in PURE Growth’s results-based approach.
To share these insights with partners, practitioners and policymakers, join us on:
Date: 22 January 2026
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm CEST / 3:00 – 4:30 pm EAT
During the session, the PURE Growth Fund team will present a detailed analysis of the application results and discuss what they reveal about the current PURE market landscape in Tanzania.

Webinar: AFRICA SDG 7 report launch
2026-01-27 13:00 - 14:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | virtual
The African Energy Commission (AFREC) will launch the Africa SDG 7 Report on 27th January 2026, offering a continent-wide assessment of progress toward affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. Join the online launch of the Africa SDG 7 Report and be part of the conversation shaping the road to 2030.

Webinar: Energy-as-a-Service - Learning from SolarAid’s Light a Village Pilot in Malawi
2026-01-28 16:00 - 17:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | virtual
Although cash sales and PAYGo models have provided Tier 1 electricity access across rural sub-Saharan Africa, they remain unaffordable to, and are not reaching, the poorest and most remote communities. Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) presents an alternative approach by spreading costs over a longer time period and guaranteeing sustained energy access for customers. While EaaS is a well-established business model in developed markets and in commercial and industrial applications, its use as a service delivery model for first-time household electrification is still relatively nascent. This webinar series will present findings from an independent evaluation of EaaS for first-time rural electrification, commissioned by Energy Saving Trust and delivered by Greencroft Economics, and explore how the model can be scaled to reach underserved populations.

Webinar 1: Learning from SolarAid’s Light a Village Pilot in Malawi
The first webinar will introduce the EaaS model and draw on lessons from SolarAid’s Light a Village pilot in Malawi, which delivered universal, first-time electricity access to rural households in an area where 97% of population had no prior electricity access. In this pilot, SolarAid is responsible for installation, maintenance, and customer service, while households and schools pay a nominal daily fee to activate their system. The pilot has been funded through several phases by a range of partners, including through the national Ngwee Ngwee Ngwee Fund. The session will present key findings from the pilot, drawing on operational lessons and customer usage / payment data. It will also delve into insights around affordability, utilisation and sustainability, based on the research report’s analysis of how EaaS can be designed to maximise cost-effectiveness and impact.
Speakers:
Laura Fortes, GOGLA
Jakub Vrba, Energy Saving Trust
Ed Day, Greencroft Economics
Daphne Pit, Greencroft Economics
Brave Mhonie, SolarAid
Austin Theu, Government of Malawi
Mfumu Kuseni, GIZ / EnDev Malawi

Intersolar Africa - Nairobi
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-04 | Sarit Expo Center, Nairobi, Kenya
Intersolar Africa is set to take place on February 3–4, 2026 at the modern Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together the brightest minds in solar energy. As Africa’s premier B2B solar exhibition and conference, the event will host around 100 exhibitors, 3,000+ visitors, and 250+ conference attendees from across the renewable energy spectrum.
Engage with solar developers, EPC contractors, investors, policymakers, and technology providers in a dynamic setting designed to drive collaboration and innovation. Discover the latest advancements in photovoltaics, energy storage, grid integration, and financing models tailored for Africa’s energy market.
With high-level discussions, hands-on exhibits, and unparalleled networking opportunities, Intersolar Africa 2026 is the ultimate platform to explore business opportunities and shape the continent’s solar future.

EEP Africa Knowledge Week
2026-02-10 - 2026-02-12 | virtual
Tune in to EEP Africa Knowledge Week, a dynamic series of online events spotlighting emerging themes, entrepreneurial perspectives, and innovative projects in the clean energy sector across Southern and Eastern Africa.
Join them from 10–12 February 2026, 14:00–15:30 GMT+2 each day, for engaging sessions that highlight both sector trends and the lived experiences of entrepreneurs driving change.
Agenda:
10 February: “Scaling Charging Infrastructure for E-Mobility in Africa”
11 February: “EEP Africa's Call for Proposals Launch and Awards”
12 February: “Digitalisation & Artificial Intelligence in Energy Access”

Webinar: Energy-as-a-Service - Scaling EaaS across the off-grid solar sector
2026-02-18 16:00 - 17:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | virtual
Although cash sales and PAYGo models have provided Tier 1 electricity access across rural sub-Saharan Africa, they remain unaffordable to, and are not reaching, the poorest and most remote communities. Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) presents an alternative approach by spreading costs over a longer time period and guaranteeing sustained energy access for customers. While EaaS is a well-established business model in developed markets and in commercial and industrial applications, its use as a service delivery model for first-time household electrification is still relatively nascent. This webinar series will present findings from an independent evaluation of EaaS for first-time rural electrification, commissioned by Energy Saving Trust and delivered by Greencroft Economics, and explore how the model can be scaled to reach underserved populations.

Webinar 2: Scaling EaaS Across the Off-Grid Solar Sector
The second webinar will focus on the enabling conditions required to scale EaaS across the off-grid solar sector. It will explore how to structure public and blended finance to support EaaS, and how to define performance metrics that align with government, donor, and private finance objectives and ensure accountability. The session will feature insights from interviews with over 20 sector experts and their perspectives on operational delivery structures, and risk mitigation strategies. It will also present recommendations for policymakers, donors, and companies seeking to pilot or expand EaaS initiatives, and consider how EaaS can complement existing electrification strategies.

Webinar: Success stories in solar-powered agriculture
2026-02-19 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | virtual
On the occasion of the launch of the Coalition for Action report “Solar-powered Agri-food Systems: Seven Success Stories”, this webinar will bring together stakeholders from the energy and agriculture sectors to explore evidence from real-world case studies on business models, financing mechanisms, and enabling policy conditions that support the scaling of renewables in agriculture.
Agri-food systems are a major consumer of energy, primarily derived from fossil fuels, while also being highly susceptible to the impacts of climate change. Transforming both food and energy systems is essential to achieve universal access to nutritious food and affordable energy in alignment with climate and nature goals. Agrivoltaics – the dual land use for solar PV and agricultural production – is an effective tool to address these interconnected challenges. Participants will share practical experiences that highlight the importance of user-centric business models tailored to local circumstances.

2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week
2026-02-23 - 2026-02-27 | TBC
Save the Date
The 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week will take place from 23 – 27 February 2026 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Hosted under the theme:
“Driving Regional Economic Growth through Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency”

Africa Energy Indaba 2026 - Cape Town
2026-03-03 - 2026-03-05 | CTICC, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Join the energy revolution at Africa Energy Indaba 2026, the continent’s flagship event dedicated to the energy sector. Explore opportunities across Africa, hear from industry leaders, and do business at the event. Through the conference, side events, exhibition and networking forums, delegates exchange knowledge and collaborate on solutions driving sustainable growth. As a world-class platform for innovation and partnership, the event unites CEOs, ministers, investors and experts to share insights and shape Africa’s energy future.

11th Powering Africa Summit - Washington DC
2026-03-19 - 2026-03-20 | JW Marriott Washington, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
11th Powering Africa Summit in Washington D.C. from 19-20th March 2026 under the new theme ‘Powering the US-Africa Partnership: Energy Infrastructure, Critical Minerals & Investment Strategies’
This summit is a ‘high-level dialogue and an annual celebration of the US-Africa energy partnership. It brings together U.S. Government stakeholders, institutional investors, private financiers, service and technology providers, and international private sector stakeholders from North America with Ministers of Energy, Finance and Mineral Resources, governments, Heads of Utilities, Transmission and Distribution companies, and Regulators from Africa.

International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum
2026-04-09 - 2026-04-10 | Hofburg Conference Centre, Vienna, Austria
The IVECF is a premier international conference that convenes leaders, innovators, experts, and young changemakers to advance on development, energy, and climate goals. Through high-level dialogues, policy discussions, and expert-driven side-events with key partners and thought leaders, the Forum delivers concrete insights and inclusive and actionable solutions.

ARE Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) 2026 - Nairobi
2026-04-21 - 2026-04-24 | Safari Park hotel, Thika Road crn Safaripark Ave, Nairobi, Kenya
ARE Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) is the top annual investment event, enabling and fostering partnerships for the purpose of energy access, renewable electrification and the green energy transition worldwide.
EAIF 2026 will be organised by the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) in Nairobi, Kenya from 21 to 24 April 2026.
The Forum is supported by GET.invest, a leading European programme that mobilises investment in clean energy, co-funded by the European Union, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Austria.
This unique 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 EAIF experience.

Africa Energies Summit - London
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-14 | TBC
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!

Lesotho Energy Access Dialogue (LEAD) 2026 - Maseru
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-20 | Manthabiseng convention Centre, Maseru, Lesotho
Lesotho’s challenging terrain complicates efforts to provide universal energy access, despite its significant untapped renewable energy potential. Effectively harnessing this potential could help address the country’s energy access gap in a sustainable and affordable manner.
The second edition of Lesotho Energy Access Dialogue (LEAD) supports national efforts to address energy access challenges and strengthen the renewable energy market by promoting renewable energy technologies and projects in Lesotho.
Under the theme “Moving from Commitments to Action,” LEAD 2026 will convene policymakers, development partners, private sector actors, financiers, researchers and energy practitioners to accelerate renewable energy deployment and advance Lesotho’s energy transition.
The event will feature:

Interactive expert-led sessions addressing key trends and practical solutions in energy access
A lively exhibition showcasing innovative renewable energy technologies and services
invest matchmaking sessions facilitating partnerships and investment opportunities

LEAD 2026 is organised by the Department of Energy of Lesotho, the NUL Energy Research Centre and GET.invest Lesotho.
The event is supported by Renewable Lesotho — a joint Team Europe initiative of the European Union Delegation to Lesotho, Germany and other partners.
Participation is free of charge. Click here for more information and registration.

Enlit Africa 2026
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-21 | CTICC, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Enlit Africa 2026 delivers what the sector truly needs — connections that close deals, insights that drive decisions and partnerships that power progress. Built for utilities, municipalities, C&I energy users, developers, investors, OEMs and regulators.

RENMOZ 2026 - Maputo
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-12 | TBC
RENMOZ, the largest renewable energy business conference in Mozambique, returns to Maputo with an edition entirely focused on accelerating business, investment, and on-the-ground projects.
Over four days, the event will feature institutional and business sessions, a multifunctional networking area, site visits, and the sector gala. Strategic documents will also be launched during the conference, including the 5th edition of the Briefing: Renewables in Mozambique and the new National Project Pipeline, which will bring together opportunities in IPP generation, transmission, mini-grids, and commercial and industrial systems.

This year, a pre-agenda – Road to RENMOZ – will also be launched, featuring preparatory activities such as:

an international roadshow, which will include RENMOZ in the EU for investors in Brussels;
a national roadshow aimed at identifying projects and stimulating the private sector;
a matchmaking program will be offered to drive partnerships, agreements and investment decisions leading up to June.

Organized by AMER and ALER, with the support of GET.invest Mozambique and as part of the Global Gateway Business Forum, the conference remains as a representative platform for the entire sector and a key space for dialogue and engagement among all stakeholders.

Africa Energy Forum 2026 - Cape Town
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-19 | CTICC, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
The continent’s most strategic investor gathering returns to Cape Town from 16–19 June 2026, with a theme focused on pragmatic, diversified energy solutions to support industrialisation. The Africa Energy Forum (aef) 2026, under Building Africa’s Industrialised Future, reflects the need to power growth for more than 1.5 billion people.
aef 2026 connects energy, critical minerals, infrastructure, finance and technology—driving the shift from ambition to execution and from resources to value creation, as Africa takes a central role in global supply chains and long-term investment.
Building Africa’s Industrialised Future starts here.

2026 Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo - Kigali
2026-10-27 - 2026-10-29 | Kigali Convention Centre, Kimihurura Roundabout, Kigali, Rwanda
The Global Gathering for Off-Grid Solar Returns to Rwanda
GOGLA is delighted to announce that the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo returns to Rwanda, from 27–29 October 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre.
Jointly organized by GOGLA, the global off-grid solar association, and the World Bank's Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), this high-profile, three-day event will convene upwards of 1,000 participants, including businesses, investors, policymakers, development partners, and sector leaders.
As the world's leading platform for the off-grid solar community, the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo connects ideas, people, and partnerships to drive the next wave of innovation, investment, and impact in energy access.
The 2026 edition will include:
• 26 October: Government Policy Dialogue (by invitation)
• 27–29 October: Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo
• 30 October: Field visits and technical workshops
Visit the event page to learn more and opt in to receive updates and communications from our team about the event.

Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA) - Abuja
2026-12-01 - 2026-12-02 | TBC
The Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA) is the annual investment forum driving renewable energy growth across the continent.
Now in its 5th edition, after proven success in Cape Town, Nairobi, Tunis, and Accra, REFA has already attracted more than 400 delegates and over 150 senior executives, alongside investors, ministers, and government bodies. This track record has made REFA Africa’s fastest‑growing platform for renewable energy business.
In 2026, the forum takes place on 1-2 December in Abuja, Nigeria, chosen to highlight Nigeria’s position as West Africa’s largest economy and a rising powerhouse in the energy transition.

OFF-GRID Expo + Conference 2027 - Augsburg Germany
2027-10-27 - 2027-10-28 | Messe Augsburg, Augsbrug, Germany
The OFF-GRID Expo + Conference (OEC for short) at Messe Augsburg, Germany, is the hotspot for the international decentralized energy supply industry and practical B2B networking platform - the unique one in Europe. All participants benefit from the combination of the high-ranked conference and exhibition taking place every 2 years. All know-how transfer at the OEC directly contributes to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) like SDG 6 – access to clean drinking water, 7 – affordable and clean energy, 8 – economic growth, 12 – sustainable consumption and 13 – climate protection.
Launched as a workshop in 2011, the event steadily attracted more participants and sparked increasing enthusiasm, including among exhibitors and event partners. Since 2020, the Alliance for Rural Electrification has been the industry partner focusing on a cooperation for the OFF-GRID Conference
