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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241104
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SUMMARY:Africa Energy Expo - Kigali
DESCRIPTION:Africa Energy Expo is the central meeting place for Pan-African public and private networks and international suppliers and investors to meet\, trade and set progress in motion. \nSupporting COP 27 Africa climate pledges and Africa Power Vision\, a continent-wide movement towards achieving reliable and affordable energy access for all; the event gives country stakeholders a chance to reach beyond their borders and collaborate across much-needed energy infrastructure solutions that benefit the whole.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/africa-energy-expo-2/
LOCATION:Kigali Convention Centre\, Kimihurura Roundabout\, Kigali\, Rwanda
CATEGORIES:conference,trade fair
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241105T140000
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SUMMARY:GOGLA Webinar: Implementing PURE Demand side subsidy
DESCRIPTION:GOGLA invites you to attend their upcoming webinar End User Subsidy Lab: Implementing PURE DSS on the 5th of November 2024. The full concept note is available to read here. \n \nPURE markets are still nascent\, with limited subsidy program experience. Yet\, these programs play a crucial role in market development\, expanding off-grid solutions to more people. Join GOGLA for the second webinar in the PURE End-User Subsidy (EUS) Lab series\, where they'll explore direct interventionist approaches appropriate for nascent and emerging PURE markets. \nA panel of experts will share success stories and lessons learned from Demand side subsidy programs through case studies in Malawi and Uganda while also examining technologies like solar PV irrigation and solar PV refrigeration. \nSpeakers:\nCarlos Sordo\, Senior Project Manager at GOGLA\nMaya Khonje-Stewart - Founder of Maeve Project\nFred Tuhairwe - Program Manager\, Productive Use of Energy\, UECCC\nPeace Kansiime - IMEU program\, SNV
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/gogla-webinar-pure-dss/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241108
DTSTAMP:20260615T030310
CREATED:20240616T145243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T122537Z
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SUMMARY:Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA) - Tunis
DESCRIPTION:Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA) is the annual investment forum to support and promote investment in renewables on the African continent. \nThe conference will be colocated with SITE - Salon International de la Transition Energetique\, attracting more than 100 exhibitors from the Tunisian and global power industry showcasing their latest products and solutions. \nThis 3rd edition of REFA will be held in Tunis on 6 & 7 November 2024 and is organized by AFSIA\, CSPV\, MESIA and SolarPower Europe. 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 Tunis on 6 & 7 November 2024. \nREFA is the ultimate 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/refa-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241106T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T030310
CREATED:20241022T071307Z
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SUMMARY:HSFG working group Local Companies
DESCRIPTION:Members-only meeting of the HSFG working group on local companies \nFor more info\, please contact HSFG coordinator Wim Jonker Klunne
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/hsfg-wg-local-companies-3/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="HSFG":MAILTO:admin@hsfg.africa
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241115
DTSTAMP:20260615T030310
CREATED:20240718T204840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T193913Z
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SUMMARY:Lesotho Energy Access Dialogue (LEAD) - postponed
DESCRIPTION:***LEAD 2024 is postponed to 2025. The exact dates will be shared soon*** \n  \nLesotho'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. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nSupported 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.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/lesotho-energy-access-dialogue-lead/
CATEGORIES:conference,meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241116
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SUMMARY:Powerelec Kenya 2024
DESCRIPTION:Powerelec Kenya 2024 is the premium Business Event in Africa for Power\, Renewable\, Storage and Electrical Industry trade fair and conference in the Continent of Africa. \nTop exhibitors & suppliers from Kenya\, India\, United Arab Emirates\, China\, United Kingdom\, Spain\, Korea\, kingdom of Saudi Arabia\, Egypt\, United States\, Israel\, Qatar\, Israel\, Canada\, Germany\, Sweden\, the Netherlands\, and Austria were present in the previous edition in 2023.Country pavilions from Korea\, China and India shall be in place.Trade delegations from various countries including East Africa is attending this business event in Nairobi.Three days of free to attend Conferences will have over 400 + delegates- mostly investors and 50 top of the line speakers from all over the World.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/powerelec-kenya-2024/
LOCATION:Sarit Expo Center\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:conference,trade fair
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Dar_es_Salaam:20241114T083000
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SUMMARY:REEEP Tanzania PURE Growth Fund stakeholder consultation workshop
DESCRIPTION:REEEP is launching the PURE Growth Fund in Tanzania\, focusing on Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) in the agri-food value chains. Some details on the programme can be found here. REEEP is interested in combining results-based financing (RBF)\, local financing and hands-on technical assistance for PUE clean energy firms serving the agri-food sector and for agribusinesses and agri-food producers\, processors\, distributors among other value chain players aiming to grow their operations\, improve efficiency and sustainability of their business. \nAfter a successful first phase of market scoping in September\, REEEP would now like to gain a deeper understanding on certain aspects of the programme design. In this context\, they would like to invite you for a workshop at the Four Points Hotel in Dar Es Salaam on 14th November. REEEP would like to bring together different companies\, representatives of agricultural beneficiaries as well as financiers to discuss certain market characteristics and to inform design elements of the programme. This includes topics around market segmentation\, affordability\, post-harvest losses\, quality assurance as well as funding requirements and enabling factors to facilitate financing. \n 
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/reeep-tz-pure-growth-stakeholder-workshop/
LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam\, Azikiwe Street/Sokoine Drive\, Dar es Salaam\, 9314\, Tanzania\, United Republic of
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Baku:20241115T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Baku:20241115T164500
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SUMMARY:COP side event: Scaling up clean off-grid energy access
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa is arranging a side event during Energy day on 15 November at the Nordic pavilion during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29)\, which is taking place from 11-22 November 2024 in Baku\, Azerbaijan. \nResults-based financing has effectively accelerated access to clean energy in rural areas and supported Africa’s green transition and technological innovation. \nWhat are the opportunities and challenges of scaling the off-grid sector in the future? The event will focus on impacts achieved so far and the best way to drive private sector growth. \nEvent agenda\n16:00: Welcoming words by Ash Sharma\, Head of MCFA and Vice President\, Nefco – the Nordic Green Bank \n16:05: Opening words by Erik Korsgren\, Acting director\, Trade\, private sector and financial instruments at Sida \n16:10: Panel discussion with Liliane Munezero Ndabaneze\, CEO\, Women’s Initiative for Delivering Clean Energy to Africa (online)\, Erik Korsgren\, Acting director\, Trade\, private sector and financial instruments at Sida\, Kat Harrison\, Director\, 60 Decibels. \n13:40: Q&A session \nModerator: Ash Sharma
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/cop-side-event-scaling-up-clean-off-grid-energy-access/
LOCATION:Nordic pavillion\, COP 29 Blue zone\, Baku\, Azerbaijan
CATEGORIES:COP side event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Baku:20241116T134500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Baku:20241116T144500
DTSTAMP:20260615T030310
CREATED:20241104T142617Z
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SUMMARY:COP side event - Beyond Blending: Climate finance for clean energy and adaptation businesses in developing countries
DESCRIPTION:The developing world faces a pressing challenge: driving climate action while ensuring universal energy access and economic growth. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are critical to this effort\, yet they are often held back by complex financial barriers. As the world prepares for the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance and pushes to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030\, the need for practical\, scalable financial solutions is more urgent than ever. \nSMEs leading clean energy and adaptation projects are confronted with significant risks and limited access to finance. Early-stage funding is scarce\, and private equity and debt options often come with high costs and restrictive terms. Catalytic capital\, which mitigates risk and provides early-stage support\, offers a direct path to overcoming these hurdles. By focusing on actionable solutions\, this session will examine where catalytic capital is working\, where it’s falling short\, and how we can scale finance to accelerate climate action. \nThe event\, hosted by REEEP\, Acumen\, the Council on Energy\, Environment and Water (CEEW) and the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) \, will deliver key takeaways on effective financial mechanisms. It will begin with a framing fireside chat featuring a leading energy entrepreneur\, offering a real-world example of overcoming financial barriers. An expert panel of finance leaders\, government representatives\, and energy innovators will then share success stories and pinpoint gaps\, offering tangible solutions to scale clean energy in developing markets. \nAttendees will leave with practical insights into how blended finance\, credit guarantees and concessional loans are unlocking private investment. The discussion will focus on where and why these tools are succeeding and\, more importantly\, how we can replicate and expand these models to create jobs\, improve energy access and cut emissions across the Global South.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/cop-side-event-reeep-acumen-beyond-blendingon-businesses-in-developing-countries/
LOCATION:COP29 – Side Event Room 2\, Baku\, Azerbaijan
CATEGORIES:COP side event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241121
DTSTAMP:20260615T030310
CREATED:20241104T142016Z
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SUMMARY:Zimbabwe-Zambia energy projects summit
DESCRIPTION:The Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit\, taking place from 18–20 November 2024\, at the magnificent Elephant Hills Resort\, Victoria Falls. This exclusive summit offers a unique platform for investors to engage with transformative energy projects in Zimbabwe and Zambia. Under the theme Powering Zimbabwe and Zambia’s Sustainable Energy Future: Unlocking Opportunities in Renewables\, Grid Modernization\, and Energy Access\, the summit aims to fast-track key projects towards financial close while addressing risk mitigation strategies. \nBringing together international finance institutions\, private sector leaders\, Ministries\, utilities\, and energy regulators\, the summit will explore innovative solutions for expanding renewable energy\, modernizing grids\, and enhancing energy access. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with global investors\, private financiers\, and technology providers to unlock investment opportunities and shape the future of the energy sector in the region. \nSet against the iconic Victoria Falls backdrop\, this gathering will foster collaboration and provide actionable insights into sustainable energy development in Southern Africa. \nTopics to be discussed will include: \n\nCreating an attractive energy investment destination\nUsing innovative and profitable renewable energy solutions to reach universal access targets\nStrengthening regional energy networks to increase resilience against dependence on dominant energy sources\nWorking collaboratively with the mining sector to support economic growth and their vision for a cleaner energy future
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/zimbabwe-zambia-summit/
LOCATION:Elephant Hills Resort\, 328 Park Way\, Victoria Falls\, Zimbabwe
CATEGORIES:conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Baku:20241118T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Baku:20241118T230000
DTSTAMP:20260615T030310
CREATED:20241108T145233Z
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SUMMARY:COP side event: Enhancing Climate Resilience in agri-food value chains through Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE)
DESCRIPTION:With the increasing impacts of climate change\, there is a critical need to enhance resilience across agri-food value chains\, especially in vulnerable regions that rely on agriculture for livelihoods and food security. REEEP and GOGLA are hosting a session aligning with COP29’s emphasis on climate adaptation and resilience\, focusing on how distributed renewable energy can serve as a catalyst for sustainable\, climate-smart agriculture. It seeks to demonstrate how productive use of renewable energy (PURE) solutions can maximize productivity\, reduce food waste and emissions and foster resilience in agriculture against climate shocks\, crucial for global food security and achieving NDC goals. \nAgriculture is among the most climate-sensitive sectors\, leaving rural communities especially vulnerable to climate shocks. Solar off-grid electricity and productive use technologies are essential for modernizing agriculture\, fostering green growth\, and enhancing food security in rural off-grid areas. By integrating distributed renewable energy solutions\, the sector can reduce its dependence on fossil fuels\, cut operational costs and increase productivity sustainably\, enabling irrigation\, processing and preservation. \nSolar irrigation systems are reducing reliance on rain-fed agricultural production and can provide a sustainable way to increase food production. For example\, research by 60 Decibels on solar water pump users in Kenya\, Rwanda\, Senegal\, Tanzania\, Uganda and Zambia found that 65% reported a significant increase in productivity\, while an additional 31% noted a moderate increase. Refrigeration units\, walk-in cold rooms\, and other cold storage facilities support food preservation. In India\, EcoZen has developed over 850 cold storage units\, benefiting more than 70\,000 farmers\, and has enhanced these solutions with its EcoConnect platform\, which connects farmers directly to markets. Solar-powered agro-processing solutions like solar mills and solar dryers can also enhance food security\, reduce post-harvest losses and create employment. \nWhen these PURE solutions are complemented with increased knowledge of improved agricultural practices\,  market linkages\, and the right policy environment\, they can improve economic opportunities for the most climate vulnerable population. This transition to renewables in agri-food value chains not only mitigates climate impact but also enhances community resilience\, directly supporting the broader climate adaptation agenda. \n  \nSession Objectives: \n\nExplore how PURE technologies and solutions contribute to a resilient\, low-emission and high-value agri-food sector\nDiscuss ongoing interventions to tackle barriers to adoption and access for different actors\nShowcase practical end-user centric examples from agriculture and energy experiences\nEmphasise the need for innovative financial and delivery models for farmers\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nJames Smith\nDirector of Strategy and Development\nREEEP\n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Tonui\nHead of Policy and Regional Strategy\nGOGLA
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/cop-side-event-agri-food-value-chains-through-pure/
LOCATION:UNIDO pavillion\, Blue zone COP29\, Baku\, Azerbaijan
CATEGORIES:COP side event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241130
DTSTAMP:20260615T030310
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SUMMARY:ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF 2024)
DESCRIPTION:The ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF) is a premier event of ECREEE\, one of Africa’s most prominent annual gatherings focused on sustainable energy. The forum serves as a platform for dialogue and networking\, particularly renowned for fostering investment in sustainable energy development in the ECOWAS region. \nESEF annually brings together more than 500 stakeholders\, in-person and virtual delegates\, including Ministers\, CEOs\, Heads of Institutions and renowned developmental organizations\, international partners\, financial institutions\, private sector leaders and civil society organizations. \nThis is the 9th edition that is taking place in parallel with the 1st International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources (SIREXE) organized in partnership with Ministry of Mines\, Petroleum and Energy of Côte d’Ivoire.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/esef-2024/
LOCATION:Exhibition Centre – Abidjan\, Boulevard de l'Aéroport\, Abidjan\, Côte d'Ivoire
CATEGORIES:conference
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