Off-grid solar systems: Towards sustainable and scalable business models

About the Event​The conference will focus on the specification of the fundamental regulatory conditions, business model designs, and financial approaches that are necessary for the off-grid solar industry to fully play its role in achieving universal electricity access. Participants – from off-grid solar companies, private investors, policy makers, regulatory agencies, Read more…

Regulation and Energy Development in Africa

About the Event​This session on "Regulation and Energy Development in Africa" will show how appropriate adaptation of international regulatory best practices to the African context, as well as innovative regulatory approaches, can significantly improve the performance of the energy sector in some critical areas: regional power trading, financial viability of Read more…

International Online Conference: Private investment in electricity transmission in Africa

The African School of Regulation (ASR), Gridworks, and Hunton Andrews Kurth, in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Forum of Utility Regulators (AFUR), organized a high-level online conference on the regulatory environment, business model designs, and financial approaches necessary to attract private investment in the transmission Read more…

Electricity Access and Healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Initial Conversation

About the event This event will explore the critical link between reliable electricity access and effective healthcare delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa. An estimated 100,000 health facilities lack dependable electricity, hindering basic services like lighting, medical equipment operation, and vaccine and medication storage. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the urgency of addressing Read more…

Powering Jobs in Energy Regulation

ABOUT THE EVENT The ASR will host a two-hour webinar to discuss navigating the energy regulatory sector as a graduate or professional looking to enter the regulatory sector.The two-hour webinar will feature a Q&A session with distinguished panellists, and the floor will be left to participants to ask questions. Webinar Read more…

THE ROLE OF APPLIANCE REGULATION IN A GROWING ENERGY MARKET

About the event: Africa's energy demand is projected to surge in the coming years, driven by population growth and economic development. Energy efficiency offers a key solution for managing this demand while reducing emissions and ensuring equitable access to electricity.This webinar will bring together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and experts Read more…

New opportunities for electricity retailing activities in Africa

This webinar will explore the challenges and opportunities of electricity retailing in Africa. Traditionally, retailing has been a monopolistic activity controlled by the distribution network owner. However, the low demand in rural areas has led to unsustainable distributor business models. To address this issue, experts have proposed new business models Read more…

Digital Pathways to Rooftop Solar Adoption: Integration and Regulatory Readiness in Africa

Africa faces a significant energy access challenge, with millions lacking reliable electricity and clean cooking facilities. Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), like rooftop solar, offer a promising solution to this problem. However, the integration of DERs into existing power systems requires careful regulatory considerations and advanced digital technologies. This webinar seeks Read more…