10/29/21

The Evolving Grid Dynamics in Africa

Africa is poised for an energy revolution, with renewable energy deployment expected to increase fivefold across the continent! This rapid growth brings exciting opportunities and significant challenges for grid infrastructure as we strive for a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Webinar Highlights:

➡ East Africa: Advances in geothermal and wind power
➡ West Africa: Potential in solar energy and grid reliability needs
➡ Southern Africa: Navigating the shift from coal to renewables

Key Sessions:

➡ Report Launch - Beyond the Grid: Solar Adoption through Demand-Led Growth in Nigeria
➡ Regional Panel Discussion - Perspectives on grid stability, reliability, and interconnection across East, West, and Southern Africa

Featured Speakers:

Lai Yahaya – Political Economist, Climate Tech Innovator, APRI - Africa Policy Research Institute, Africa
▶ E
bipere Clark – Consultant & Advisor for Capital Markets, Energy & Environmental Markets, Frontier Alpha LLP, NGA
Gaylor Montmasson-Clair – Director and Co-Founder of Southern Transitions, ZA
▶ Bryan Mich
eni (CAP) – Power Sector Fellow at Enzi Ijayo, Transmission System Operator, KE
▶ Dr. Rebekah Shirley, Ph.D. – Deputy Director, WRI Africa, Africa
▶ Dr. Charles G. Ofori – Policy Lead, Africa Centre for Energy Policy, GH

▶ Moderated by Nyasha Munodawafa & Assisted by Cherop Soy

Listen to policymakers, industry leaders, and thought leaders as we tackle Africa’s unique grid integration challenges, sharing innovative strategies to build a resilient, interconnected energy landscape for the future.