Date: 7 - 8 February 2018

Location: Maputo - Mozambique

Description: As the renewable energy sector in Mozambique is on the move, this event will bring together policy makers, project developers, manufacturers, service providers and consultants from Europe, Africa, USA, GCC countries and beyond. The key stakeholders will be attending and thus available for meetings with the delegates during the several networking moments built into the program.

The conference will focus on the contribution of renewable energy technologies for the electrification of the country, in line with its National Electrification Strategy under preparation to achieve universal access by 2030.

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Date: 6 - 8 February 2018

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Description: The 2nd Africa Energy Forum: Off the Grid meeting will come to Kampala, Uganda from 6-8 February 2018 to focus on the topical issues concerning rolling out off-grid projects across Africa, present the current project opportunities and build on the outcomes of the first successful off grid Summit in December 2016. The 1st Summit saw lively and informative panel discussions where participants discovered how Africa can and must create an enabling environment for the off-grid sector to truly take off. Supported by the United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS); the British High Commission in Tanzania; USAID Tanzania and the Department for International Development (DFID), the inaugural meeting attracted over 250 delegates.

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Date: 6 - 8 February 2018

Location: Kampala - Uganda

Description: The East Africa Energy and Infrastructure Summit will take place in Kampala, Uganda between 6 - 8 February 2018. The meeting will unite regional governments from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Ethiopia, leading utility and regulatory companies from the region as well as international financiers, donor organisations, power developers to focus on what is needed to unlock investment in energy and infrastructure for regional growth and development. Co-locating with the 2nd Off the Grid Summit, the meeting’s agenda will provide networking opportunities and open discussions exploring practical solutions geared at increasing investor appetite in East Africa.

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Date: 24 - 25 January 2018

Location: Abidjan - Ivory Coast

Description: The Regional Energy Co-operation Summit is an annual investors meeting focused on energy, infrastructure and nance of projects. We will address cross-border co-operation and regional integration.

The 2018 instalment will review outcomes from the last meeting in January 2017, identifying next steps and gathering ECOWAS’s decision makers to drive forward regional partnerships and interconnection projects. In addition to looking at power generation projects, RECS 2018 will provide insight into the potential for regional collaboration across the West African region and beyond.

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Date: 23 - 26 January 2018

Location: Maseru, Lesotho

Description: The Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme (RECP) organises the second Africa-EU Symposium on Renewable Energy Research and Innovation (RERIS 2018) on occasion of NULSTICE 2018.

Aiming to facilitate Africa-EU research collaboration, private and public sector participation in research, business innovation and university spin-offs, the symposium will address the following thematic areas: Power generation, distribution and transmission; Decentralised and household energy solutions  Energy socioeconomics; Promotion of energy research, innovation, education and entrepreneurship.

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Date: 23 - 24 January 2018

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Description: RES-EXPO showcase exhibition takes place in Strathmore University and gathers regional, national and international RE solution providers to present their business and technical products.

Dedicated to local and international RE key stakeholders and start-ups to showcase their products, services and prototypes the exhibition is the perfect environment to forge new business deals and valuable partnerships also through B2B sessions.

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Date: 15 - 18 January 2018

Location: Abu Dhabi - UAE

Description: Solar Expo, part of WFES, will deliver opportunities to build stronger networks with a high-profile audience of investors, partners, government officials and buyers. Solar Expo, part of WFES, brings together over 30,000 visitors from 175 countries attracting government leaders, policy makers, entrepreneurs and thought leaders. It is the perfect opportunity to network and source products from 178 exhibiting companies from 23 countries and uncover the latest advances in solar energy.

The three-day conference at WFES has become a must-attend event for the renewable energy industry to hear about future infrastructure projects plans, government strategies and market-leading innovation.

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Date: 7 - 9 December 2017

Location: Sharm el Sheik, Egypt

Description: Africa 2017 Forum is held under the high patronage of H.E. Abdel Fattah Al Sisi on 7th to 9th December 2017 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, and is organized by the Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation of Egypt and the COMESA Regional Investment Agency (RIA).

The 2017 edition builds on the success of the inaugural Africa 2016, which saw participation of 6 Heads of State and more than 1,000 delegates from 45 countries. This year the programme has been enhanced with exclusive Presidential Roundtables with Africa leaders and CEOs as well as a Young Entrepreneurs Day.

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Date: 7 December 2017

Location: Dakar, Senegal

Description: Euro convention Global is organizing: Senegal Renewable Energy & Power Infrastructure Investors Conference 2017, set to take place in Dakar on December 7th. The conference proceedings and discussions will be held both in English and French, with simultaneous translations.

Come see for yourself and network with the key stakeholders in the sector, including representatives from the Government, International Finance Institutions, international and local developers, EPC contractors, independent power producers, engineering services and advisory, manufacturers, banking and private equity entities.

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Date: 5 - 6 December 2017

Location: Dar es Salaam - Tanzania

Description: Solar and Off-Grid Renewables Africa: EAC & SADC is designed for governments and project owners (large and small to meet) to mobilise access to electricity in Africa. The event will focus on the pre-qualifiers of the first and second rounds of the Zambian Scaling Solar programme with up to 400 MW of PV to deploy, and the 160 MW PPA which was signed in Kenya in June 2017. Large scale solar developers will also be invited to contribute from across the region, to update attendees on their plans and project requirements. The off-grid sessions will focus on the role of microgrids in the region, smart villages, aggregated small scale PV installations and energy storage. Attendees will enter into discussions about the commercial and industrial opportunity and we will host Solar Media’s second hotly anticipated Women in African Power workshop, bringing together the most exciting and tenacious female owned businesses from across the region. Lastly, we will bring major sources of funding from development finance to private equity grants, foundations and commercial debt to show everyone in attendance how to scale up access to clean electricity.

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Date: 3 - 5 December 2017

Location: Cairo - Egypt

Description: With demand for electricity rapidly growing in Egypt, Electricx provides a unique setting for the latest equipment and services from the generation, transmission and distribution, lighting and renewable sectors to be featured. The 2017 edition of Electricx will be one of the largest in the 27-year history. The event will be truly international, with the capability to cover more than 15,000 sqm, it boasts a gathering of more than 10,000 power distributors, retailers, consultants, government representatives, electrical engineers and purchasers from all over Egypt and North Africa.

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Date: 30 November - 1 December 2017

Location: Marrakech - Morocco

Description: The 2nd annual Africa Renewable Energy Forum (AREF) will return to Marrakech from 30 November- 1 December. Following the first Africa Renewable Energy Forum in November2016, held as an officially endorsed side meeting of COP22, this meeting will once again focus specifically on renewable energy for African development to ensure the outcomes of COP are maintained and successfully delivered.The 2nd annual Africa Renewable Energy Forum (AREF) will return to Marrakech from 30 November- 1 December. Following the first Africa Renewable Energy Forum in November2016, held as an officially endorsed side meeting of COP22, this meeting will once again focus specifically on renewable energy for African development to ensure the outcomes of COP are maintained and successfully delivered.AREF will gather together African Energy Ministers and Government Representatives, leading investors, power developers, technology providers, financiers and multilateral agencies to deliver strategies for sustainable energy development that meet the climate change requirements. Throughout AREF, we will provide you with a platform to promote sustainable projects, technology development, capacity building and knowledge transfer as well as usable and actionable takeaways for clean energy project implementation.

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Date: 29 - 30 November 2017

Location: Nairobi - Kenya

Description: Future Energy East Africa is the largest and longest running regional power conference and exhibition in East Africa, making it a well-known and trusted brand. The event boasts both a strategic conference and a large trade exhibition which provides a platform for public and private stakeholders to engage in discussions around the future of the East African energy sector, giving stakeholders the opportunity to benchmark their operations, challenges and achievements against their peers and seek suppliers who are looking to gain access to projects across the region.Future Energy East Africa is the largest and longest running regional power conference and exhibition in East Africa, making it a well-known and trusted brand. The event boasts both a strategic conference and a large trade exhibition which provides a platform for public and private stakeholders to engage in discussions around the future of the East African energy sector, giving stakeholders the opportunity to benchmark their operations, challenges and achievements against their peers and seek suppliers who are looking to gain access to projects across the region.The 2017 Future Energy East Africa conference and exhibition will bring together leaders from the regional and international power and energy community to discuss the status of critical projects, spot lucrative opportunities and share best practice. The annual event fosters a platform for key partnerships to be formed, projects to be benchmarked and knowledge to be transferred.

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Date: 27 - 29 November 2017

Location: Algiers - ALGERIA

Description: Scheduled for November 27-29, 2017 at Algiers, Algeria, 9th AEW Expo is the year’s largest exhibition devoted to Algeria’s electricity sector.

The 9th Algeria Electricity & Water Expo 2017 will provide a complete range of procurement solutions for independent power producers operating in Algeria and other African countries. 9th AEW Expo will be the best and most thorough choice for all your information and procurement needs on the latest products, technologies and services.

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Date: 22 - 25 November 2017

Location: Algiers - ALGERIA

Description: Being attended by prominent electrical companies, equipment manufacturers and vendors, the expo offers participants the opportunity to network, learn about new technologies and techniques, exchange ideas and discuss about industry trends. All participants can benefit from great exposure to enhance their revenue channels and increase profits as this exhibition provides fabulous opportunity to reach out the maximum electrical professionals of Algeria and North Africa.

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Date: 22 - 24 November 2017

Location: Kigali - Rwanda

Description: Rwanda is one of the fastest growing economies in East Africa. The country entered a period of high economic growth in 2006, and the following year managed to register 8% economic growth, a record it has sustained ever since. The country's infrastructure has also grown rapidly, with connections to electricity going from 91,000 in 2006 to 215,000 in 2011.Rwanda is one of the fastest growing economies in East Africa. The country entered a period of high economic growth in 2006, and the following year managed to register 8% economic growth, a record it has sustained ever since. The country's infrastructure has also grown rapidly, with connections to electricity going from 91,000 in 2006 to 215,000 in 2011.Rwanda has a variety of energy resources in biomass, hydro, solar, petroleum, methane gas, wind and geothermal energy. The potential especially for renewable energy such as micro-hydro, geothermal and solar energy is huge. Hydropower is the foremost energy resource utilized for power generation in the country.POWER & ENERGY Africa will bring you exhibitors from over 20 countries, with over hundreds of products, equipment and machinery on display. Exhibiting at the largest power event in the industry will allow you to showcase your products and services to the industry's largest gathering of qualified decision-maker.

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Date: 20 - 21 November 2017

Location: Tunis - Tunisia

Description: 2nd BGS Solar Summit gathers 4 markets (North Africa, Middle East, West Africa and East Africa) in one place to discuss current regulatory landscapes and access to finance in a certain region.

The Solar Summit by BGS Group brings together a perfect mix of stakeholders (officials, financiers, developers, EPCs and OEMs) to explore commercial and industrial opportunities for the solar market.

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Date: 15 - 16 November 2017

Location: London, UK

Description: Now in its fourth year, AIX: Power and Renewables brings established and non-traditional investment sources (including private equity firms, family offices, foundations, institutional investors) together with project developers and other stakeholders for a frank discussion of the challenges facing investors along the electricity value chain.

The meeting is held under the Chatham House Rule, limited to 150 senior executives and structured around panel-led sessions to encourage an open discussion.

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Date: 14 - 16 November 2017

Location: Cape Town - South Africa

Description: Windaba Conference and Exhibition is the largest Wind Energy Conference on the African continent which provides premier access to networking and business opportunities to market. The 2-day conference is proudly hosted by the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) in proud partnership with the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). Providing premier access to networking and business opportunities to the Domestic and global wind energy market, the 7th Annual Windaba will again take place at the state of the art, Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), South Africa.Windaba Conference and Exhibition is the largest Wind Energy Conference on the African continent which provides premier access to networking and business opportunities to market. The 2-day conference is proudly hosted by the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) in proud partnership with the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). Providing premier access to networking and business opportunities to the Domestic and global wind energy market, the 7th Annual Windaba will again take place at the state of the art, Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), South Africa.The 2016 edition, saw 212 companies active in renewable energy programmes in Africa represented and 55 companies exhibiting. The conference programme provides the most relevant information to Wind energy stakeholders in a bid to underpin the growth and sustainability of a dynamic market that moves billions of Rands annually.

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Date: 14 - 15 November 2017

Location: Cape Town - South Africa

Description: Following its successful inaugural conference last year, SAWEA invites you to the second Academic hour for wind power at WindAc Africa 2017!

SAWEA strives to realise wind power investment in South Africa. Such investment recognises the abundant resource availability and growing private sector contribution to socio-economic growth, and seeks to build on all prospects for wind power.  The theme of the WindAc Africa 2017 conference is thus Wind Power Without Borders.

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