Date: 16 – 18 May 2023
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Description: Enlit Africa hosts Africa’s entire power & energy industry in this premier conference and exhibition space.
Enlit Africa includes live and digital events, exhibitions, and exclusive one-on-one interviews with leaders in the energy sector.
Date: 18 – 20 May 2023
Location: KICC, Nairobi
Description: Kenya is all prepared to spend USD 2.1 billion on electrification in off-grid areas focusing on renewable powered minigrids. As part of the nation’s 2016-21 strategic plan, the Rural Electrification Authority aims to install around 450 minigrids powered by solar sources.
On the consumer side, it is estimated that about 25,000 to 30,000 solar PV products are traded annually in the Kenyan market and that at least every household has owned atleast one solar PV product.
The 06th Solar Expo Kenya will not only serve as a platform in Kenya but the entire East and Central African region. The participation in 2023 is expected to rise by at least 30% owing to the ever increasing need of solar projects and products in Africa. While exhibitors from 14 countries participated in 2018, the figures in 2023 are expected to reach 20 countries.
Date: 27 - 29 April 2023
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Description: The overwhelming response from the Solar Industry at Solar Expo Africa 2017 has encouraged Expogroup to increase the exhibiting space by 30% in 2021.
Rwanda offers tremendous opportunities to suppliers worldwide, having among the strongest solar resources in the world. In particular, the region offers excellent potential for concentrated solar power (CSP) and concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) systems. It is generally characterized by a savannah climate and its geographical location endows it with sufficient solar radiation intensity approximately equal to 5kWh/m2/day and peak sun hours of approximately 5 hours per day.
The Government of Rwanda has identified the development of indigenous fuel sources, specifically renewable energy sources, as key to ambitious plans for economic growth. As one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa, importers and distributers of solar technology report a sharp increase in the demand for reliable solar technologies meet the electrification goals. Rwanda’s population is growing fast and access to affordable, clean power is vital to improving living standards and developing the country’s economic potential in the future.
Date: 11 May 2023
Location: Kinshasa
Description: The growing demand for electricity will be met by investing further in diversified renewables projects, in particular decentralized power solutions using solar, wind, geothermal or hydro. The Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA)’s funding round in DRC has been an initial catalyzer to promote clean off-grid energy solutions. If fully implemented, the Grand Inga Dam project has the capacity to produce 42GW, becoming the world’s biggest hydroelectricity project. However, there are immediate electricity challenges in the region so, going for small-scale and lower-cost options will play a critical role to overcome grid limitations and expand electricity access to the population in rural and peri-urban areas. A bonanza for technology providers, next generation storage systems providers, transmission and distributed power infrastructure.
Furthermore, due to its position as a key source of minerals, DRC wants to play a leading role in the shift to a clean energy system. The scaling up of the worldwide energy transition will drive a huge increase in the requirements for metals used in batteries, solar components, wind turbines and also electric vehicles. With appropriate incentives, there is a window of opportunity for private sector to invest and cooperate under a PPP model with an emerging major force in the mineral markets.
Date: 5 – 6 May 2023
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Description: This is a gathering of policymakers, private sector leaders, industry principals and other change makers in the green energy sector. Energy stakeholders will also discuss how SADC can be a key player and contributor in achieving a green Africa.
Date: 27 - 29 April 2023
Location: Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda
Description: POWER & ENERGY Africa is an international trade show with the widest range of the latest technology, machinery and equipment in the power and energy sector. POWER & ENERGY Africa is all set to venture into the Rwandan market after several successful editions in Kenya and Tanzania. The first edition of POWER & ENERGY Africa in Rwanda, taking place at the Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali from 20 - 22 May, 2021, will provide an international business platform by enabling global investment opportunities.
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 18 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-makers.
Date: 27 - 29 April 2023
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Description:LIGHTEXPO has been a unique event in the African market. Having being branched out from BUILDEXPO previously, LIGHTEXPO will be the largest event for the lighting market in Africa. After successful editions in Kenya & Tanzania, LIGHTEXPO is all set to launch in Rwanda at Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali from 27 - 29 April 2023.
The lighting industry in Africa is on a globalization drive, providing the African consumers with a variety of lighting products sourced domestically as well as internationally. In the context of the reduced import duty, this globalization drive is further gaining momentum.
03rd LIGHTEXPO 2023 will be your window to meeting high-level buyers within the African Industry. As an exhibitor, the show will offer you the chance of excellent returns on your investment, establishing new contacts in the industry of one of Africa’s fastest growing economies.
Take advantage of the fair to present your latest products, innovations and solutions in newly structured product groups that will cover the entire lighting industry, all under a single roof.
Date: 26 - 27 April 2023
Location: Chissano Joachim Conference Centre Maputo, Mozambique
Description: The highly anticipated 9th edition of the Mozambique Mining & Energy Conference (MMEC) is set to take place from April 26-27, 2023 at the esteemed Chissano Joachim Conference Centre in Maputo, Mozambique. Organized by AME Mocambique, in partnership with ENH, the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, and Ametrade UK, this event has earned a reputation as the premier gathering for stakeholders in the energy, mining, oil, and gas industries in Mozambique and the entire southern African sub-region.
Date: 26 - 28 April 2023
Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Description: The 4th edition of the International Conference on Solar Technologies and Hybrid Mini-Grids to improve energy access, has been launched.
Like the last two editions, it will be held at the Universitat de les Illes Balears in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, on 26-28 April 2023.
As in previous editions, the main objective of this event is to provide an opportunity for an exchange between practitioners from the industry, academia, and development institutions working in the field of decentralised energy access and local development. The conference will cover hands-on technical, social, and environmental considerations, and business and management aspects with the aim of sharing experiences, learning from each other, and networking.
The conference will provide an overview on the status in different solar technology areas and provide a space for exchange between participants, presenting their results from scientific research and experiences from the field.
Date: 25 - 27 April 2023
Location: Windhoek, Namibia
Description: The 5th edition of the Namibia International Energy Conference will be held from 25 – 27 April 2023 in Windhoek, Namibia - founded and convened by Rich Africa. It is the official meeting place for the energy industry.
Date: 25 - 26 April 2023
Location: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Description: For 26 years, The Future Energy Show Africa has been the meeting place for the brightest and most innovative minds from utilities, IPPs, government, large energy users, innovative solution providers and more, from across Africa and the globe.
Date: 25 - 26 April 2023
Location: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Description: For 26 years, The Solar Show Africa has been the meeting place for the brightest and most innovative minds from IPPs, utilities, property developers, government, large energy users, innovative solution providers and more, from across Africa and the globe.
Date: 13 April 2023
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Description: The event's focus agenda is selected for Utility Solar, Grid Connected Rooftop Solar, and Off-Grid Solutions. The seminars will feature lively discussions and debates on the most recent regulatory frameworks, current and future technological and business trends, and market projections. The workshops will emphasize the country's business potential. A gathering of 150+ decision-makers from project developers, solar EPC companies, equipment manufacturers, service/technology providers, and consulting organizations will take place in April. The physical event style will allow for one-on-one networking as well as the ability to win business.
Date: 29 - 30 March 2023
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Description: The 2nd Annual Electricity Wheeling Conference brings together local and international perspectives on interrogating methodologies in electricity transmission. Wheeling, which is the transmission of electricity from the point of production to the end user, has been successfully implemented worldwide in deregulated markets. This approach is challenging in South Africa due to the increasing production of variable renewable power in an environment that is not yet developed. In South Africa’s regulated electricity market, Eskom, a state-owned entity, monopolises electricity generation, transmission and distribution. This model is ineffective for various reasons leaving South Africa without a consistent and reliable supply of electricity. For the few independent producers that exist, a major challenge is their decentralized location which gives rise to issues of inadequate supportive infrastructure and weak electricity networks.
Date: 29 - 30 March 2023
Location: Kimberly, Northern Cape, South Africa
Description: The Renewable Energy Entrepreneurs Forum (South Africa) widely referred to as REEF(SA) is proud to announce the launch of its renewable energy specific inaugural Energy X Conference & Exhibition. The event will be taking place at the Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre (MSCC) in Kimberly, Northern Cape, South Africa on 29 – 30 March 2023. The theme for the 2023 edition of the EnergyX Conference & Exhibition is ‘Unlocking the power of the renewable energy to accelerate job creation, advance skills development and stimulate local economies’.
Date: 28 - 30 March 2023
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Description: “1.5 Degrees Africa’s inaugural climate change event” is the first African event of its kind, well timed, given the growing global shifts and the multifaceted and layered debates across the African continent regarding environmental sustainability, economic development and climate justice.
The event becomes an important and significant progressive enabler in bringing together both captains of industries and key policymakers across the continent and beyond to consider and imagine a world we would all like to live in, including future generations.
Date: 27 - 29 March 2023
Location: Balmoral Convention Center, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Description: The largest international Trade Fair curated exclusively for the energy, power, renewables and electrical segment will be hosted at Lagos between 27, 28, 29 March 2023.
Indeed, it will bring stalwarts from the entire power, energy, renewable and electrical segment value chain under one roof.
Known as Nigeria’s financial centre and economic heart, Lagos offers a perfect platform for all international and national players to forge partnerships and business deals. Being well connected and the eclectic business atmosphere coupled with superior infrastructure makes Lagos the first choice for an international trade fair like Power&Elec.
Date: 22 - 23 March 2023
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Description: BME is the region’s latest international mining, renewables, power & construction expo and gathering of top mining, power & energy executives, representatives of regional executive authorities, investors, banks, industry associations, service companies and equipment producers for two days of networking, knowledge sharing and business matching.
The event has separate 2 days conference, with free-to-attend exhibition, hosting the region’s leading mining, energy & technology providers.
Date: 6- 7 June 2023
Location: Online
Description: The global increase in renewable generation is hastening the development of energy storage systems to address regulatory, economic, and operational issues related to energy scarcity.
Some African countries are encouraging private developers to build large-scale regional solar parks with storage capacity to help smooth the flow of solar energy and redirect some of the power generated during the day to evening peak hours.
The International Renewable Energy Agency estimates that Africa's renewable energy capacity could reach 310GW by 2030, making Africa the world's leading producer of green energy. If this prediction becomes true, energy storage appears to play a critical role in integrating renewables into the grid.
This e-conference aims at bringing together the best experts of the industry to provide a full overview of the latest updates on energy storage. It will also offer an opportunity to showcase their most innovative solutions and projects, so stakeholders from all over Africa will learn what solutions are available and deliver results, even in the most demanding environments.
Date: 21 - 23 March 2023
Location: Online
Description: Some African countries are considering green hydrogen as a potential technology to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels, accelerate access to electricity for millions of Africans by expanding the use of renewable energy resources, and meet their global climate commitments. The continent is experimenting with new ways to sustainably harness its existing resources in order to meet the rising demand for energy for economic development and to boost citizens out of poverty while pursuing a net-zero future.
Countries such as Namibia, South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria are at various stages of developing plans to incorporate green hydrogen into their energy mixes.
Global hydrogen consumption remains low, counting for less than 2% of total global energy consumption. However, the Hydrogen Council estimates that by 2050, this consumption could reach 25%.
Nairobi, KENYA