Date: 13 - 15 November 2024

Location: Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi, Kenya

Description: Powerelec Kenya is an integrated platform for all the stakeholders in the power sector to network and display products (in power generation, electronics, electrical, services and technology), exchange ideas and understand trends, under one roof. The show will benefit not only Kenya but the entire East African market segment, is expected to have country pavilions from India, Korea, Turkey, Egypt, among others.

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Date: 6 - 7 November 2024

Location: Tunis, Tunisia

Description: Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA) is the annual investment forum to support and promote investment in renewables on the African continent.

The 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.

This 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.

Building 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.

REFA 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.

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Date: 4 - 6 November 2024

Location: Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda

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.

Supporting 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.

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Date: 4 - 7 November 2024

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Description: ADIPEC 2024 is to be held in Abu Dhabi on 4-7 November 2024, with a renewed commitment to advancing tangible action across the entire energy value chain, accelerating decarbonisation and advancing the global energy transformation.

Taking place at the ADNEC, ADIPEC will convene diverse energy producers, the biggest energy consumers, as well as enablers in government, finance, and technology from around the world, facilitating critical cross-sector partnerships that support the decarbonisation of heavy industries and advance climate action.

As the world’s largest energy exhibition and conference, ADIPEC is ideally positioned to drive forward the outcomes of COP28 and the UAE Consensus, acting as a platform for energy and related industries to demonstrate concrete actions, real progress, and credible solutions advancing an inclusive and equitable transition.

Join us in Abu Dhabi this November for the world’s largest energy conference and exhibition and be part of creating the energy system of tomorrow, today.

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Date: 4 November 2024

Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Description: Under the theme “The contribution of climate finance mechanisms to accelerating the energy transition in CPLP Member States”, the 3rd CPLP Energy and Climate Seminar will focus mainly on Carbon Markets and will take place on November 4, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Date: 29 - 30 October 2024

Location: London

Description: First held in 2014, AIX Power & Renewables has become one of the meeting places of choice for Africa’s power sector stakeholders, including leading private and public sector investors, African officials and project developers.

The meeting will reflect on the progress made by Africa’s ESI over the past 12 months and examine the themes and trends that have emerged over 2024.

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Date: 30 October 2024

Location: Praia, Cape Verde

Description: Under the topic “The contribution of climate finance mechanisms to accelerating the energy transition in the CPLP Member States”, the 2nd CPLP Energy and Climate Seminar will focus mainly on the role of climate funds. The event, which will take place on the 30th of October of 2024, in Praia, Cape Verde, will be held on the sidelines of a High-Level event on “Financial mobilization for climate resilience of Large Oceanic States - the case of Cape Verde”, promoted by the Government of Cape Verde, with the support of the Climate Action Programme, which also has the support of Luxembourg Cooperation (LuxDev).

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Date: 24 October 2024

Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Description: The Ivorian government is leading the way in renewable energy with ambitious projects and goals.

Following the inauguration of its first solar power plant in Boundiali (37.5 MW), the government announced on April 17 the construction of a new 52 MW solar power plant in Ferkessédougou. Additionally, 12 other photovoltaic solar power plants are planned between 2025 and 2026. By 2030, Côte d’Ivoire aims to achieve a 45% share of renewable energy in its national energy mix, up from 34.5% today, and plans to generate approximately 1,686 MW from solar power and other renewable sources by 2040.

To support this transition, several solar power plants, biomass, and wind power projects are planned over the next few years. Solar energy alone is projected to contribute 9% to the energy mix within five years. The government is also exploring green hydrogen and gas-to-power technologies to reach its goals.

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Date: 22 - 24 October 2024

Location: Casablanca, Morocco

Description: AME Trade is proud to bring you Africa’s longest-running PPP Africa summit.

The conference returns to Casablanca, Morocco; promising to deliver new and relevant public-private partnership opportunities, and industry insights across Africa.

Held under the theme of “Scaling up PPPs to address Infrastructure Investment Gaps”, the event will highlight the importance of Private Public Partnerships and the key role they play in the development of Infrastructure on the continent. The conference programme will showcase more African PPP bankable projects, bring you updates on best practice projects, include dedicated industry sector discussions, and explore avenues for closing the funding gap.

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Date: 20 - 23 October 2024

Location: Kruger National Park

Description: Welcome to the AMEU 70th Convention, an unparalleled gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and experts in the municipal electricity utility sector. This year's event takes place from 20 to 23 October 2024 at the stunning Skukuza Safari Lodge, nestled within the heart of the iconic Kruger National Park.

Themed "Future Proofing the Municipal Electricity Utility Business in South Africa", the convention will focus on forward-thinking strategies, technological advancements, and operational resilience to navigate the challenges facing the industry.

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Date: 15 - 17 October 2024

Location: Landmark Centre, Lagos

Description: Nigeria Energy, now in its 11th edition, stands as West Africa's leading energy event because of our dedication to bringing together a comprehensive array of industry leaders, innovators, and game-changing technologies. We believe in showcasing the entire energy value chain, from cutting-edge generation and transmission advancements to groundbreaking solutions in renewables and energy efficiency.

Nigeria Energy ignites thought leadership through high-level conferences featuring expert speakers at the forefront of the industry. We create a platform for invaluable insights, critical discussions, and fostering meaningful connections that collectively chart the course for a brighter energy future for West Africa.

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Date: 8 - 10 October 2024

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Description: WACEE 2024, is dedicated to advancing sustainability and stimulating investments in the green economy. Under the theme “Sustainability Showcase: Stimulating Green Economy Investments,” WACEE’ 2024 will serve as a dynamic platform where innovation, collaboration, and action converge to address pressing environmental challenges in West Africa and beyond to foster economic growth.

WACEE’2024 places a strong emphasis on sustainability, encompassing a broad range of crucial topics such as renewable energy, waste management, climate-smart agriculture, eco-friendly technologies, and sustainable urban development. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with thought leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators who are all working towards a greener future.

The event will feature insightful presentations, interactive panel discussions and exhibition of cutting-edge solutions designed to inspire and equip participants with knowledge to drive the sustainable change in West Africa and beyond.

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Date: 12 - 16 October 2024

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Description: The Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) is an African country-led international alliance of governments and stakeholders working together to accelerate the deployment of renewables-based energy systems to enhance energy access, enable green industrialisation, and improve economic and societal resilience.

Currently, African APRA member countries include Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Namibia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and Zimbabwe, with Denmark, Germany, the UAE, and the US as partner countries; the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund as supporting partners; and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) fulfilling the secretariat role.

The Government of Kenya and IRENA will co-host the first forum on October 14-16, 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, with two pre-Forum days on October 12-13 fully dedicated to training and project pitching sessions from developers from APRA countries and international developers working in or are interested in working in APRA countries.

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Date: 15 - 16 October 2024

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Description: The Nigeria Climate Finance and Investment Summit is a pioneering event aimed at enabling concerted efforts towards mobilizing private investment for climate resilience and adaptation actions in Nigeria. In the face of escalating climate risks and the urgent need for sustainable development, this summit seeks to unite stakeholders from the public and private sectors, including financial institutions, multilateral development agencies, civil society organizations, academia, and founders to explore innovative solutions and forge impactful partnerships for a low carbon future in Nigeria.

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Date: 8 - 10 October 2024

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Description: The 8th Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo 2024 will be held at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, from 8-10 October, co-hosted by GOGLA, the association for the off-grid solar industry, Government of Kenya and the World Bank’s Lighting Global Program.

The event is set to welcome more than 1500 attendees, 90 exhibitors, 100+ policymakers, and hundreds of investors and development actors from around the world. Known as the off-grid sector’s leading meeting place, the Forum will feature powerful discussions, showcase disruptive technologies, and create spaces to unlock new and innovative partnerships that will help drive universal electricity access, build climate resilience, and power agriculture, enterprise, health and more.

We are delighted to announce the Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA), Africa E-Mobility Alliance (AfEMA), and Global Distributors Collective (GDC) will partner with GOGLA around the programme agenda for the 2024 Forum, ensuring the event encompasses a broad range of energy access technologies. It will also feature agriculture, enterprise, and climate themes and a weak-grid technology showcase.

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Date: 7 - 11 October 2024

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Description: The IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica Conference is a premier event that brings together research scientists, engineers, and practitioners from across the globe to discuss the latest research findings, innovative ideas, and emerging technologies in the power systems sector. This conference is dedicated to addressing the unique challenges and opportunities present on the African continent, focusing on power systems integration, business models, technological advances, policies, and regulatory frameworks.

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Date: 7 - 10 October 2024

Location: CTICC 2, Cape Town

Description: AOW is the meeting place for the global community of African energy stakeholders committed to enabling a prosperous energy outlook for Africa.

A trusted partner for 30 years, AOW's world-class conference, networking and exhibition programme bring together governments, regulators, global operators, power producers, investors and service providers. Together, we work to develop policy, secure investment and nurture partnerships that will promote sustainable development and energy transformation across the continent and beyond.

From low carbon exploration and production; accelerating gas; and future fuels and new energy integration; AOW is the only event providing a complete and inclusive view of the African energy opportunities – from investment to access.

Our attendees are the responsible decision-makers of today and tomorrow, representing organisations who are wholly dedicated to realising the potential of Africa’s energy resources for the world’s benefit and the continent’s betterment.

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Date: 25 – 27 September 2024

Location: Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

Description: SOLAR AFRICA – Tanzania is a premier international trade exhibition targeting the East African solar market. The event is the only business networking trade fair that is dedicated to promoting products and services in the solar sector. The exhibition offers tremendous opportunities to suppliers worldwide, generating the strongest leads within the solar market in the East African Region.

Solar energy is one of the most abundant and accessible renewable energy sources in Tanzania, with an average solar radiation of 4-7 kWh/m2/day. Solar energy can be used for various applications, such as lighting, heating, cooling, pumping, cooking, and generating electricity. Solar energy can also provide clean and affordable energy access to rural and remote areas that are not connected to the national grid.

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Date: 25 – 27 September 2024

Location: Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

Description: The POWER & ENERGY AFRICA is Tanzania's only prime international trade exhibition for the energy industry. The 3 days, the event brings together decision makers and influencers as well as technical experts and professionals from leading companies involved in power & energy generation, transmission and distribution sector within Africa and around the globe. Exhibiting companies at this event showcase their products and services to the industry's largest gathering of qualified decision-makers and experts in the region. The event focus is not only on Tanzania but the entire East African Region making it a key gateway event to explore the market.

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Date: 23 – 26 September 2024

Location: New York

Description: The Global Renewables Summit is the first-ever high-level public-private summit to discuss the progress, opportunities, and challenges of tripling renewable energy globally by 2030.

Following the first Global Stocktake adopted at COP28, and captured in the historic UAE Consensus, which calls for tripling the world’s renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency gains by 2030 and ensuring deep, rapid, and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in line with a pathway to limit global warming to 1.5 °C in a nationally determined manner, the Summit will serve as a platform to advance key areas of action to scale-up renewable deployment this decade, especially in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs).

The organising partners represent a unique coalition of governments, private sector, philanthropy, international organisations, and academia and demonstrates the collective momentum and drive to accelerate the pace and scale of the transition to renewable energy. It’s time for action.

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