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…
la transition énergétique juste en Afrique:Approches réglementaires pour Renforcer l’appropriation locale
Le concept de transition énergétique juste (TEC) va au-delà du simple passage des combustibles fossiles aux énergies renouvelables.
Power Sector Regulation in Africa 10-Week Course: An Informational Session
Learn more about ASR’s upcoming 10-week Power Sector Regulation in Africa course in this exclusive informational session.
Electrification of Healthcare Facilities in Africa
The African School of Regulation (ASR) and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll) invite you to a high-level online conference on the regulatory interventions, business model designs, and financial approaches necessary to electrify health facilities in Africa.
ASR Talk: Global Pathways to Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Financing Adaptation in Namibia and Beyond
About the event This ASR Talk on financing climate adaptation in Africa featured Tuwilika Nailoke Shaimemanya, Associate Programme Management Officer for Partnerships at the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat), and was moderated by Carol Ofafa, Research Associate at the African School of Regulation. The discussion explored how Namibia's experiences Read more…
Workshop on Private Investment in Electricity Transmission | World Bank and IFC
The African School of Regulation (ASR) was pleased to support a high-level workshop organized by the World Bank and International Finance Corporation (IFC) in Nairobi, focused on regulatory strategies to unlock private sector participation in electricity transmission infrastructure. The event was facilitated by ASR Interim Director, Prof. Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga, and Read more…
Webinar: Regulating Energy Storage in Africa
Background Africa's energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with a growing emphasis on renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. These intermittent energy sources necessitate effective energy storage solutions to ensure grid stability and reliability. The rapid decline in battery costs—over 90% since 2010—has made large-scale energy Read more…
Renforcer les mécanismes de protection des consommateurs d’électricité dans un paysage énergétique en évolution. Partage d’expérience
Le secteur de l’électricité est en pleine mutation, influencé par des facteurs technologiques, politiques et économiques. La protection des consommateurs d’électricité nécessite une action coordonnée des parties prenantes, avec un rôle clé des régulateurs nationaux. Ce webinaire vise à partager des idées et des bonnes pratiques pour renforcer cette protection.
The African Opportunity in Carbon Trading
This webinar will introduce carbon trading as a practical tool for supporting Africa’s clean energy transition. The webinar will explain how both compliance and voluntary carbon markets work and how renewable energy producers in Africa can earn revenue by selling carbon credits from emissions reductions. By highlighting opportunities in solar, Read more…
Tariff Determination Techniques and Subsidy Design in Utility Regulation
Join the African School of Regulation (ASR) and the African Forum for Utility Regulators (AFUR) for an insightful webinar on Tariff Determination Techniques and Subsidy Design in Utility Regulation. The session will explore how regulators and policymakers can design tariff frameworks that balance cost recovery, affordability, and investment sustainability. It Read more…
Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in the Context of Utility Regulation
The African School of Regulation (ASR), in collaboration with the African Forum for Utility Regulators (AFUR), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the Energy for Growth Hub, hosted this webinar on Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in the context of utility regulation. The session introduced PPAs as key tools for supporting Read more…