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The role of the private sector is more and more important in reaching the goal of giving people access to basic energy services. This is why Energy Revolution Africa 2017 has identified mini grids and new technologies as integral topics in their programme for the co-located event at African Utility Week at the CTICC from 16 to 18 May.
Energy Revolution Africa 2017 will bring insights from private and public sector experts involved in mini grid projects across Africa as part of the three-day strategic programme focused on renewable energy and community scale projects.
Andrew Tonto Barfour, project coordinator for Ghana’s Ministry of Power, Benon Bena, head of off-grid renewable energy at the Rural Electrification Agency of Uganda and Faruk Yusuf Yabo, Deputy Director of the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing are among the speakers who will discuss mini and micro grid projects that are currently underway and that are anticipated for the future.
This will include discussions about the development of mini grids through public and private partnerships, including communities, and how government policy is accelerating this development.
New renewable energy markets in Africa are already showing greater appeal to international and local investors and as such, Frank Rizzo (Partner and Technology sector leader for Africa at KPMG) and Evan Rice (Business Development Manager, Energy Products at Tesla, South Africa) will discuss exciting technology developments for the African power industry and renewable solutions to profitably reduce reliance on diesel. The technology session will conclude with discussions about storage solutions to help utilities and grid operators manage the integration of renewables and meet their specific demand requirements.
“We are very excited about the global and African energy experts, ranging from solution providers and renewable energy producers, to financiers and policy makers who will be meeting at this event,” said Evan Schiff, event director of African Utility Week and Energy Revolution Africa.
“It will no doubt be of immense value to new energy purchasers and large power users, from commercial property developers and the agricultural sector to mines and metros as well as anyone interested in the exciting opportunities in the renewable technology sector.” Schiff said.
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