Date & Time: 21 November 2024
Organizer: African Energy
Description: In the build up to our third AIX: Nairobi meeting on 19-20 March, join African Energy for an examination of the outlook for Kenya's power sector, including the government's intention - announced in June - to lift the moratorium on new IPPs.
Date & Time: 18 November 2024 at 5 pm CET
Organizer: pv magazine
Description: In this pv magazine Webinar we will discuss growing demand for resilient solar-plus-storage solutions for homes in challenging environments, including regions with extreme geography or frequent power outages.
Date & Time: 14 November 2024 at 5 pm CET
Organizer: pv magazine
Description: In this pv magazine Webinar we examine how integrating the different software for each stage into a single cohesive ecosystem can save time and optimize solar project design, management, and execution.
Date & Time: 13 November 2024 at 1pm GMT
Organizer: RePower
Description: Over the last decade, great progress has been made in furthering electricity access in Africa. However, the pace of electrification must accelerate to achieve full access to electricity by 2030. Microgrid financing plays a pivotal role in reaching this goal.
However, financing renewable microgrids entails a unique set of challenges that reflect the nature of providing electricity to underserved, often rural, communities in Africa. Microgrid developers need access to long-term, low-cost debt. However, local banks are often not familiar with the risks associated with off-grid renewable energy projects. This translates into higher interest rates and onerous collateral requirements which may leave little room for making these projects economically viable. International banks and financial institutions may be more familiar with renewables; however, their financial products often require developers to taken on debt in a foreign currency which they must service with income from local currency earnings. This leaves developers exposed to foreign exchange risk.
Date & Time: 13 November 2024
Organizer: African Energy
Description: 13 November 2024, 12.00 GMT, Online, Zoom For the past five years renewable IPP procurement hasn’t worked. It now looks like a set of talented and dedicated officials have fixed that problem. So is this the time to commit?
The re-election of populist and autocratic President Kaïs Saïed adds a level of political risk, particularly if his relations with international institutions such as the IMF and World Bank deteriorate further.
The really massive prize for investors – and perhaps also for the country – lies in exporting green energy from Tunisia to Europe. But these projects depend on investors and offtakers seeing a stable governance regime. It would also help if investors on the domestic renewable power market were making progress.
John Hamilton and African Energy Live Data will untangle the set of interlinked dilemmas facing investors looking at Tunisia’s power sector.
Date & Time: 7 November 2024
Organizer: IRENA
Description: Grid infrastructure, including electricity transmission and distribution powerlines, plays a vital role in the global energy transition aligning with the Paris climate targets. The rapid deployment of renewables and increased electrification will result in an expansion of powerlines, which may overlap with the habitats or the migratory routes of certain bird species. Collision with and electrocution by powerlines is already a real threat to migratory birds, often leading to debilitating injuries and death. If proper measures are not taken, energy infrastructure may also impact the habitats of these species through habitat fragmentation and degradation.
Date & Time: 7 November 2024 at 5pm CET
Organizer: ATA Insights
Description: As more wind and solar PV generation is added to the grid, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are playing a crucial role in integrating variable renewables into a reliable grid.
However, the noise generated by these systems, ranging from 65 to 80 dBA can be a concern for nearby communities, with these issues becoming increasingly noticed and complained about. What is more, BESS solutions are getting more energy-dense which requires additional cooling. Regulation and standards aren’t clear.
This webinar will delve into effective strategies to reduce noise pollution from BESS, ensuring a harmonious coexistence between renewable energy infrastructure and residential areas.
Date & Time: 30 October 2024 at 4 pm CET
Organizer: pv magazine
Description: In this pv magazine Webinar we’ll examine of how digital technologies can support operations and asset management for large-scale onshore renewables. We’ll hear from the team at data and software company TGS on how standardization can support scalability in a PV portfolio.
Date & Time: 29 October 2024 at 12 pm EDT
Organizer: pv magazine
Description: In this pv magazine Webinar, we will offer insights into a smarter, more efficient approach to managing wind-induced challenges in utility-scale solar projects.
Date & Time: 8 October 2024 at 11 1m CEST
Organizer: IRENA
Description: While renewable energy plays a vital role in addressing global climate change, it can also have a range of other impacts on the environment (both positive and negative), such as those related to land use, water, air, soil, and biodiversity. Many of these potential impacts are linked to the location and development of renewable energy projects. Implementation of prevention measures during the project planning and permitting stages is necessary to minimise these impacts in the most practicable and cost-effective approach. Tools and policies need to be adopted to ensure that the siting of renewable energy projects does not harm biodiversity and ecosystem services. With the COP28 pledge of tripling renewables primarily driven by solar and wind expected to rapidly accelerate deployment, it is essential that policymakers are aware of the potential impacts, ways to mitigate them, best practices and examples.
This webinar will discuss the environmental impacts of solar and wind projects, highlighting solutions to incorporate environmental considerations into project siting and permitting processes. IRENA will present preliminary findings based on ongoing analytical work related to renewable energy siting and permitting and environmental impacts. A panel session joined by experts from WWF International, Birdlife International, Global Wind Energy Council and other environmental and energy stakeholders will also share their insights and experiences.
Date & Time: 12 September 2024 at 12 pm SAST
Organizer: Odyssey
Description: Odyssey now offers a variety of supply chain credit options for solar companies who want to take on more projects. These offerings allow you to order equipment when you need it with the ability to repay either upon equipment delivery or at project commissioning.
Join them for this webinar to learn more about how you can take advantage of this offering. Note: supply chain credit from Odyssey is only available in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, India, Brazil, and Mexico.
Date & Time: 5 September 2024 at 1 pm WEST
Organizer: Innovation for Electrification
Description: The DRE sector is rapidly expanding, driven by the need for clean, reliable, and affordable energy solutions to achieve energy access and energy transition for all. To fully realise the potential of this sector, effective energy storage and recycling strategies are essential.
This webinar will delve into the latest best practices for optimising energy storage systems to maximise the value of renewable energy generation. The experts will showcase and explore various storage technologies, their applications, and economic considerations. Additionally, the webinar will address the critical importance of recycling end-of-life energy storage components to minimise environmental impact and recover valuable materials. To set the scene, ARE will also present its latest guidelines on battery recycling circularity.
Date & Time: 21 August 2024 at 10 am EEST
Organizer: SolarQuarter Webinars
Description: Egypt's energy landscape is experiencing significant changes, and the "Egypt's Solar+Storage Market Outlook" webinar, hosted by SolarQuarter, offers an excellent opportunity to explore these transformative developments.
We will cover key topics, including the impact of major solar projects like the Benban Solar Park, strategies for integrating solar power into the national grid, and recent advancements in battery storage technology. The discussion will also address investment opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and emerging technological innovations that are shaping the future of Egypt's energy sector.
This webinar is tailored for industry professionals, investors, and anyone interested in the evolving solar+storage market in Egypt. Gain valuable insights from leading experts and stay informed about the latest developments driving Egypt’s energy transition.
Date & Time: 21 August 2024 at 2 pm SAST
Organizer: ESI Africa
Description: Data gathering is key to assessing and managing a municipality’s service offerings, and the smart meter is at the heart of this information gathering.
When municipal electricity and water management are supported by data-driven customer centricity, the municipality’s financial sustainability is attainable regardless of the number and type of end users.
Date & Time: 27 June 2024 at 3 pm CEST
Organizer: RePower
Description: Rural electrification efforts are often constrained by limited electricity usage, which challenges the economic viability of microgrid projects. Low electricity consumption also curtails economic productivity and living standards, as essential tasks in farming and other sectors continue to be performed manually. This vicious cycle keeps communities impoverished and electrification rates low.
Fortunately, harnessing productive uses of energy offers a transformative solution. By facilitating access to affordable finance, local business owners can acquire electric appliances that enhance their operational efficiency. This progression leads to increased incomes, job creation, better living standards, and elevated levels of electricity consumption. As local businesses thrive, renewable microgrid operators can achieve profitability, ensure a reliable supply of clean power, and expand their reach to households and broader sectors of the economy.
Join the upcoming webinar to explore the transformative opportunities and challenges of leveraging productive uses of renewable energy in rural communities.
Date: 26 June 2024
Organizer: ATA Insights
Description: When discussing renewable energy, we often think of wind and solar power. Recently, hydrogen has also become a prominent contender. Hydrogen is increasingly recognized as a promising clean energy source. While there are various methods to produce hydrogen, what about the hydrogen that naturally exists? This is where white or natural hydrogen comes into play. Also known as “gold” or “geologic” hydrogen, it is naturally produced or found in the Earth’s crust.
Preliminary data is promising, natural hydrogen production could be up to five times cheaper than green hydrogen, with minimal carbon emissions. Significant reserves are expected to exist underground, particularly in the US, Australia, and Europe. Estimates suggest these reserves could contain between 250-450 million tons of hydrogen—up to four times the current global usage.
Date: 5 June 2024
Organizer: African Energy
Description: The Algerian authorities are targeting a total of 13GW of renewable power.
Join us on 5 June (12.00 BST/GMT+1) for a webinar that will examine this emerging opportunity – the context, the possibilities, the risks, and how to address them.
“If an Algerian contractor bids with a UK or European partner, they will definitely get a minimum of 80MW – that’s the minimum size of plant they’ve been contracting” – Algerian power sector expert.
The first set of tenders totalling 3GW were mostly won by Chinese and local Algerian contractors, but senior industry sources in Algiers are saying that this is only the beginning, and that the market remains open.
Many of the existing bidders are also looking for equipment suppliers, engineering consultants and other types of support.
Date & Time: 4 June 2024 at 10am WEST
Organizers: GreenVenture and ALER
Description: The European Union through the Global Gateway strategy has the goal of supporting more investments in quality infrastructure that respect social and environmental standards across developing countries. Today, Africa is still the most energy deficient continent in the world with over 640 million people without access to energy. There is an urgent need to increase electricity production and energy efficiency in the continent. The European financial and development institutions have a crucial role to play in financing more renewable energy projects in Africa. Supporting reforms, risk mitigation instruments, concessional finance and a conductive regulatory environment are essential to attract private investors.
The webinar “Energizing Africa: How EU Financing is Changing the Renewable Landscape?” will bring together EU development finance institutions alongside experienced project developers to discuss the role of EU financing in supporting more clean energy projects. The program will address the new EU strategy to accelerate energy transition in Africa and the risks to mitigate to attract private investors to the market. Expect an insightful discussion and a networking opportunity to connect with key stakeholders operating in renewable energy industry in Africa.
Date & Time: 24 May 2024 at 11am CAT
Organizer: AFSIA
Description: Notably, progress has been in harnessing the abundant energy resources from the sun through the deployment of solar plants across the continent.
However with Africa still responsible for only 2-3% of global renewable capacity as well as persistent shortfalls in electricity access and reliability, the scale and pace of solar deployment require enhancement.
One of the key levers to unlocking this is the ability to wheel renewable generation from resource-rich, low population-dense regions to key energy demand centres.
AIIM’s portfolio companies are making significant headway in proving this value chain, and are proud to discuss significant milestones achieved to date.
Date: 8 May 2024
Organizer: ATA Insights
Description: Asset management in renewable energies faces technical, financial, operational, and regulatory challenges affecting efficiency and profitability, including asset complexity, climate-driven resource variability, financial risks, and macroeconomic influences. Maintenance in remote areas, rapid technological evolution, and governmental regulations further complicate asset management, necessitating an integrated approach. In the dynamic renewable energy context, digitalization is crucial for effective data management.
Asset management software centralizes data, supports informed decision-making, automates processes, ensures traceability, optimizes resources, aids team integration, and offers comprehensive asset management, enhancing decision-making and providing a holistic view for improved efficiency overall.
Join this webinar to explore the challenges facing asset management in renewable energies and discover how digitalization can revolutionize your approach.
Nairobi, KENYA