Date: 27 February 2024

Organizer: SEforALL

Description: SEforALL’s recently published State of the Market Report for Health Facility Electrification stands as a valuable contribution within the landscape of recent publications due to its unique bottom-up approach, which leverages the most up-to-date data from 387 initiatives from 78 stakeholders in 89 countries. Funded by UKAID’s Transforming Energy Access (TEA) programme and developed in consultation with Economic Consulting Associates Limited (ECA) and Odyssey Energy Solutions, the report offers a global perspective on the healthcare electrification landscape, while also providing a practical roadmap for the strategic evolution and sustainable advancement of this critical sector.

What sets this report apart is its foundation in SEforALL’s Powering Healthcare Intervention Heatmap and Database, which is currently the most comprehensive and up-to-date source of information regarding health facility electrification initiatives. This ensures the accuracy and granularity of the analysis, offering a real-world perspective on the challenges, opportunities and best practices in healthcare electrification.

The webinar will feature a presentation about the key findings from the report. This will be followed by an exciting discussion between representatives from key stakeholders in the sector on what we can expect in the coming years in health facility electrification.

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Date: 21 February 2024

Organizer: African Energy

Description: Chaired by African Energy deputy editor Marc Howard, this online roundtable will examine the prospects for the nuclear industry across the continent and the potential role nuclear power could play in Africa's energy transition.

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Date: 15 February 2024

Organizer: AFSIA

Description: Solar energy has emerged as a pivotal player in the global transition towards sustainable and renewable energy sources. To foster the widespread adoption of solar technologies in Africa, governments and regulatory bodies have implemented Solar Policies and Regulations.

AFSIA is organizing an online event scheduled for 01 PM (CAT) on 15 February 2024 and we are excited to have Dr. Eng. Fenwicks as our distinguished speaker. He will share valuable insights on the Impact of Solar Policies and Regulations in Africa. Key focus areas include the overview of solar policies and regulations, government initiatives, case studies, and discussions on barriers to implementation, including regulatory challenges.

Join us to hear from Dr.Eng. Fenwicks Musonye, Deputy Director of Energy Efficiency at the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) in Kenya.

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Date & Time: 8 February 2024 at 3:30 pm GMT

Organizers: Innovate UK KTN and African Energy

Description: Experts will give us an overview of the energy landscape, after which a panel session will bring together experts from startups, academia and established companies to discuss cutting-edge technologies, business models and finance mechanisms that can accelerate the deployment and adoption of distributed energy solutions. The panellists will share real-world examples, lessons learned, and explore the potential of cross-sector collaborations in driving the transition towards a resilient energy future, while touching on areas such as energy storage, virtual power plants, energy wheeling, demand management and EV integration into the grid.

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Date: 7 February 2024

Organizer: ESI Africa

Description: The Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCM) is one such tool that can help to channel billions in investment that can build vibrant, green economies, while also contributing towards global climate action. Africa’s potential in the supply of high-quality carbon credits is vast.

However we need to firmly root end-to-end integrity and accessibility into the VCM system. The current international VCM ecosystem can be leveraged with robust, lower cost and efficient VCM domestic ecosystems.  

Key issues to be addressed in this webinar are:  

• What is the added value of developing domestic VCM ecosystems acting as regional hubs?  
• What are the main building blocks of domestic VCMs and how should the public and private sector distribute their roles?  
• What roles for domestic carbon crediting standards and for national registries?  
• How should international and the domestic ecosystems complement each other?  

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Date: 6 February 2024

Organizer: IRENA

Description: Explore West Africa's renewable energy potential in a transformative technical webinar on regional electricity interconnections. The event will offer insights from IRENA’s Coalition for Action Policy Brief: “Scaling up renewable energy investments in West Africa”, and cover the work IRENA has undertaken on the African Continental Power System Masterplan (CMP) and Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA). The webinar will feature IRENA Coalition for Action members RES4Africa Foundation and Enel Green Power, and regional players such as WAPP to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and solutions for scaling up power trading. Anticipated outcomes include a deeper understanding of regional renewable energy dimensions, actionable recommendations, and knowledge gaps. Join us to learn more on the future of West Africa's renewable energy interconnection landscape.

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Date & Time: 17 January 2024 at 12 pm GMT

Organizer: African Energy

Description: African Energy takes a look back at the major power project developments in 2023 and presents an analysis of the project pipeline through to 2028.

The meeting will use the latest figures from African Energy Live Data to analyse the state of the power sector and examine the trajectory of the industry and emerging trends.

Analysis and commentary will be led by African Energy's head of data Ajay Ubhi.

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Date & Time: 23 January 2024 at 2 pm SAST

Organizer: ESI Africa

Description: Today, a quarter or more of potable water in urban water systems is lost through leaks and other factors. Alarmingly, C40 reports that 650 million city residents will face water scarcity in 2050.

New approaches are required, including sustainable water investments, implementing changes in planning approaches, diversifying water sources, integrated and adaptive water management, and shifting behaviour and mindsets across society.

This webinar brings together experts, investors and city officials to explore how to build water resilience in tomorrow's African city.

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Date: 14 December 2023

Organizers: New Nuclear Watch Institute and ESI Africa

Description: Countries across the African continent are showing increasing interest in adding nuclear power to their energy mix. Nuclear power can help to meet climate change objectives and satisfy fast growing energy demand to support economic development.

During this webinar we bring together key regional nuclear industry representatives to discuss what perspectives nuclear technologies have in this region and what should be done to successfully implement nuclear projects.

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Date & Time: 6 December 2023 at 12 pm GMT

Organizer: African Energy

Description: Financing transmission interconnection projects is one of the most intractable challenges for Africa’s Electricity Supply Industries, but also one of the most strategically important.

That’s why the expected approval by African heads of state of the African Union’s Continental Power System Master Plan (CMP) during the COP28 summit global climate conference in Dubai is a key moment.

Initial projects from this roadmap towards an Africa-wide interconnected power market driven predominantly by renewable energy have revealed a yawning gap between current levels of supply and what is needed for universal electricity access and an equally vast financing gap.

In an online discussion, African Energy managing director John Hamilton and members of the editorial team will be looking at what the CMP can realistically achieve, and where interconnector projects could open new opportunities for delivering power in a sustainable, and therefore potentially commercial, way.

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Date & Time: 16 January 2024 at 1 pm CET

Organizer: ATA Insights

Description: CSP is emerging as a dynamic solution in the renewable energy landscape. Unlike its large-scale counterparts, small-scale CSP systems are designed with modularity in mind, providing a flexible and scalable approach to energy generation. Whether it’s powering a remote community, an agricultural operation, or an individual residence, these systems can be tailored to meet specific energy needs, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional power sources.

The decentralized nature of small-scale CSP is a game-changer. By bringing solar energy generation closer to the point of use, these systems reduce dependence on centralized grids, especially in off-grid or remote areas. This decentralization not only enhances energy access but also promotes resilience, making small-scale CSP a key player in the quest for sustainable and locally-driven energy solutions.

Beyond electricity generation, small-scale CSP showcases its versatility in various applications. From providing heat for industrial processes to supporting agricultural activities like crop drying, the potential applications are diverse.

Join this webinar to learn how small-scale CSP stands out as a technology that empowers communities and businesses alike to harness the abundant power of the sun.

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Date & Time: 5 December 2023 at 2 pm SAST

Organizer: ESI Africa

Description: Renewable energy capacity in Africa is expected to reach 169.4GW by 2040, expanding from 48.5GW installed capacity in 2019.

The exponential growth of solar panel and wind turbine installation across the continent over the past ten years, coupled with finite lifespans of all materials, highlights the importance of end-of-life management for renewable energy projects.

Join this webinar to explore the opportunities inherent in dealing with end-of-life waste management to create a truly sustainable, green energy, circular economy for Africa.

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Date & Time: 5 December 2023 at 5 pm CET

Organizer: ATA Insights

Description: We can’t decarbonize the energy grid without the support of energy storage. Grid-scale energy storage projects complement renewables by storing energy and dispatching it during periods of low wind or sunlight, creating a more resilient energy system.

Although very rare, recent energy storage fires are prompting manufacturers and project developers to ask serious questions about how to design safer projects. Fire detection systems and code requirements vary between manufacturers and regions making developers thoroughly plan how to design compliant battery energy storage systems (BESS).

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Date & Time: 15 November 2023 at 12 pm GMT

Organizer: African Energy

Description: Kenya is unusually well-placed to exploit the energy transition, being endowed with very substantial solar, wind and geothermal resources. These have moved to centre-stage in the Ruto administration's plans to accelerate industrial growth, in parallel with strengthening the electricity supply industry. But it is not plain sailing, as Nairobi confronts debt, governance and other issues.

This online roundtable will be chaired by African Energy founder Jon Marks, with contributions from invited guests.

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Date & Time: 2 November 2023 at 2 pm SAST

Organizer: ESI Africa

Description: Register to attend this discussion with guest speak Titus Koech, Technical Services Manager for sub-Saharan Africa at JinkoSolar, and gain insights, not just about immediate gains but also securing long-term advantages for commercial and industrial (C&I) and utility-scale solar PV installations.

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Date & Time: 26 October 2023 at 2 pm BST

Organizer: SolarAid

Description: Join SolarAid, the University of New South Wales and CLASP for a webinar to discuss the future of repair in the off-grid energy sector.

SolarAid has just completed the second phase of its localised repair project in rural Zambia and has published a white paper presenting its results.

The insights gathered present an opportunity for the off-grid energy sector, individual companies and local communities to turn the burden of non-functioning solar products into opportunity.

We will discuss these insights and our recommendations for the broader sector in the webinar and present an opportunity for collaboration as SolarAid moves into the final stage of its project.

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Date & Time: 28 September 2023 at 4 pm GST

Organizers: International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO)

Description: This publication is not just a compendium of facts and figures; it is a call to action. Amid multiplying challenges, it contends that not only is a faster pace needed for the energy transition – with strong implications for employment, but also broader systemic change to move beyond endless economic growth that is incompatible with planetary limits. The report can serve as a beacon guiding us toward a future where renewable energy powers our economies and lies at the heart of a cleaner, sustainable, and more equitable world.

The online launch event will feature a presentation of key findings from Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2023, hear from a panel of invited experts, and explore the report’s significance in the context of maximising the benefits of the energy transition.

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Date & Time: 26 September 2023 at 4 pm CEST

Organizer: ATA Insights

Description: One critical aspect of O&M of any PV plant is frequently overlooked: the solar panels cleaning. When setting up a fixed number of manual cleaning cycles per year, crucial factors are usually not taken into consideration. For example, the losses in production that we will be accounting for, the flexibility to react to any singular even and optimizing the cost of having the plant in perfect conditions along its whole lifetime.

Introducing robotic dry-cleaning can tackle the risks of meteorological events, limited usage of available water for cleaning, and overall suboptimal performance of the plant. Not in all cases the investment will be justified, but when it is, robotic cleaning is the cost-effective solution to maximize the performance of solar assets, at barely any cost.

Join our upcoming webinar where we will delve into the key design parameters that PV project designers need to consider for achieving long-term system bankability:

• Explore the integration of trackers and modules with autonomous robotic cleaning solutions, enabling the attainment of maximum site performance;
• Understand the importance of effective O&M planning and how it enhances overall system profitability while reducing long-term costs;
• Discover how big data & algorithms can leverage data on geographical location, weather patterns, shading analysis, and energy consumption patterns to optimize the design and layout of your PV system.

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Date & Time: 7 September 2023 at 2 pm CEST

Organizer: ARE

Description: Delve into the forefront of sustainable energy solutions as we explore the pivotal role of energy storage technologies and the promising potential of green hydrogen. Discover how these cutting-edge innovations are revolutionising the renewable energy landscape, offering scalable solutions to store and distribute clean energy.

Our expert speakers will showcase their solutions and dive deep into the intricate mechanisms, environmental benefits, and real-world applications of energy storage and green hydrogen technologies. The showcase will be followed by an audience interaction.

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Date & Time: 22 August 2023 at 10 am CAT

Organizers: AFSIA and Trina Solar

Description: A New Approach to Redefining Solar Energy for East Africa, an exclusive event that will explore the latest advancements and innovations in solar energy solutions tailored for the East African market. The event is scheduled to take place on August 22nd, 2023, from 10:00 am to 10:30 am.

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