African School of Regulation

Powering Jobs in Energy Regulation
2024-05-02 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
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 ObjectivesThe objectives of this webinar are as follows:• Present an overview of the energy regulatory sector and its role in achieving the goals of Agenda 2063.• Provide an opportunity to learn about energy regulation from the panellists’ career journeys.• Provide a few resources that can help kickstart an individual’s regulatory journey.

Target AudienceGraduates or professionals with an interest in energy regulation.

Panellists:

Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga, External Advisor, African School of Regulation (ASR)

Ifey Ikeonu, Director of Power Systems Development, African Development Bank (AfDB)

Chistine Juta, Project Manager for Southeast Asia Power System Transformation, Agora Energiewende

Harold Obiga, Director Legal Services, Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)

Moderator:

Daniella Ngarambe, Research Associate, African School of Regulation

Développer des filières hydrogène verte économiquement compétitives en Afrique : politique, recherche et règlementations
2024-07-03 14:00 - 15:30 UTC
Recordings

The recording of the ASR Talk is now available:

Contexte et enjeu

De nombreux pays dans le monde se sont engagés à atteindre des objectifs de décarbonisation au cours des 30 à 40 prochaines années, souvent avec des objectifs intermédiaires pour 2030. Ces ambitions politiques sont généralement mises en œuvre par une combinaison de mesures, notamment l’efficacité énergétique et les économies d’énergie, le remplacement des combustibles fossiles par des alternatives à faible émission de carbone et une pénétration accrue des énergies renouvelables dans la production d’électricité telles que le solaire, l’éolien, la géothermie ou l’hydrogène vert.L’hydrogène vert est très prometteur en tant que source d’énergie propre dans le monde et en particulier en Afrique où les ressources renouvelables sont abondantes. L’Afrique possède un vaste potentiel de production d’hydrogène vert en raison de ses abondantes ressources de la biomasse, qui peuvent être utilisées pour alimenter des électrolyseurs qui divisent l’eau en hydrogène et en oxygène.Plusieurs pays africains, dont le Maroc, l’Afrique du Sud et l’Égypte, ont déjà manifesté leur intérêt pour le développement de projets d’hydrogène vert. A l’échelle regionale, la CEDEAO a adopté en 2023 une politique d’hydrogène verte et d’autres sous-regions africaines préparent des initiatives similaires. Toutes ces initiatives et projets pourraient non seulement aider à relever les défis de la sécurité énergétique et du changement climatique, mais aussi stimuler la croissance économique et créer des opportunités d’emploi sur tout le continent.L’un des principaux avantages de l’hydrogène vert en Afrique est son potentiel à favoriser la coopération et l’intégration régionales. A moyen-long terme, les pays disposant d’abondantes ressources en énergie renouvelable peuvent produire de l’hydrogène vert et l’exporter vers les pays voisins ou vers l’Europe, favorisant ainsi l’accès à l’énergie et le développement économique au-delà des frontières.Cependant, pour réaliser le plein potentiel de l’hydrogène vert en Afrique, il faudra surmonter des défis tels que les coûts initiaux élevés, la maturité technologique et le cadre réglementaire. Les gouvernements, les organisations internationales, les universités et les centres de recherche, les ONGs, les institutions financières et le secteur privé doivent collaborer en vue de développer une chaîne de valeur de l’hydrogène vert avec notamment des investissements importants dans les infrastructures et le développement technologique dans le cadre de politiques et réglementaire appropriées.

Objectif

Ce webinaire vise à réunir des représentants d’organisations internationales, des décideurs, des chercheurs et des régulateurs afin d’identifier les potentialités et les contraintes liées au développement de la filière hydrogène verte en Afrique. En outre, à partir de l’analyse de la situation Africaine et de l’expérience de certains pays Africain, il s’agira de discuter des cadres législatifs et règlementaires nécessaires à soutenir le développement naissant de la filière dans les pays africains afin de soutenir la transition verte en Afrique.

Context and challenge

Many countries around the world have committed to achieving decarbonization goals over the next 30 to 40 years, often with interim targets for 2030. These policy ambitions are usually implemented through a combination of measures, including energy efficiency and energy savings, the replacement of fossil fuels with low-carbon alternatives, and an increased penetration of renewables in power generation such as solar, wind, geothermal, or green hydrogen.

Green hydrogen holds great promise as a clean energy source around the world and especially in Africa where renewable resources are abundant. Africa has vast potential for green hydrogen production due to its abundant biomass resources, which can be used to power electrolyzers that split water into hydrogen and oxygen.

Several African countries, including Morocco, South Africa and Egypt, have already expressed interest in developing green hydrogen projects. At the regional level, ECOWAS adopted a green hydrogen policy in 2023 and other African sub-regions are preparing similar initiatives. All these initiatives and projects could not only help address the challenges of energy security and climate change but also boost economic growth and create job opportunities across the continent.

One of the main benefits of green hydrogen in Africa is its potential to foster regional cooperation and integration. In the medium to long term, countries with abundant renewable energy resources can produce green hydrogen and export it to neighbouring countries or to Europe, thus promoting energy access and economic development across borders.

However, realizing the full potential of green hydrogen in Africa will require overcoming challenges such as high upfront costs, technology maturity, and the regulatory framework. Governments, international organizations, universities and research centers, NGOs, financial institutions and the private sector must work together to develop a green hydrogen value chain, including significant investments in infrastructure and technology development under appropriate policies and regulations.

Objective

This webinar aims to bring together representatives of international organizations, policymakers, researchers and regulators in order to identify the potentialities and constraints related to the development of the green hydrogen sector in Africa. In addition, based on the analysis of the African situation and the experience of some African countries, it will be a question of discussing the legislative and regulatory frameworks necessary to support the nascent development of the sector in African countries in order to support the green transition in Africa.

Panélistes

Arno van den Bos: Analyst Green Hydrogen Energy and Power-to-X at IRENA’s International Innovation and Technology Center (IITC)

Dr Bruno Korogo: Regional Coordinator of Renewable Energy Priority Research Theme (PRT-RE)

Dr. Edi Assoumou: senior researcher at the Center for Applied Mathematics of Mines Paris -PSL

Francis Sempore : Executive Director of ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE)

Kouassi-Vanie, Yann-Ange: Economic Advisory from Deloitte and operates exclusively in African markets.

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Policy Dialogue on Sustainable and Scalable Minigrid Business Models.
2024-09-10 08:00 - 2024-09-12 17:00 UTC
From 10 to 12 September, the African School of Regulation (ASR), in collaboration with the Mini-Grid Partnership (MGP) and its secretariat hosted by Sustainable Energy for ALL (SEforALL), the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Makerere University, organised a three-day policy dialogue in Kampala to discuss sustainable and scalable mini-grid models to achieve universal energy access in Africa.

Thirty-two participants representing key stakeholders in mini-grid development in Africa attended the Policy Dialogue, where they discussed in depth a proposal called the Integrated Framework for Electrification (IFE) approach. The IFE integrates mini-grid business models, regulation and financing into the definition, planning, financing and regulation of national electrification policies. It starts with an integrated electrification plan, the definition of scalable and sustainable business models for each electrification mode, and the definition of an integrated financing plan, with a focus on development activities. The IFE is a flexible framework to define mini-grid regulatory and business models that are cost effective, scalable, sustainable and development oriented.

The policy dialogue ended with a debate that resulted in a comprehensible understanding of the IFE approach by the participants. The ASR agreed to prepare a position paper on the proposed approach.

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THE ROLE OF APPLIANCE REGULATION IN A GROWING ENERGY MARKET
2024-10-03 14:00 - 15:30 (Africa/Accra)
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 to discuss the importance of establishing and strengthening regulatory frameworks for energy-efficient appliances in Africa.This event is co-organized by the African School of Regulation (ASR) and CLASP, a global leader in promoting energy-efficient appliances.

What You Will Learn:

The critical role of appliance regulations in achieving climate goals and improving energy access.

Examples of successful appliance regulation programs from other regions and their benefits.

The current state of appliance regulations in Africa and opportunities for improvement.

Strategies for collaboration among stakeholders to develop effective regulatory frameworks.

Who Should Attend:

African energy regulators and policymakers

Ministries of energy, environment, and trade

Utility companies

Private sector appliance manufacturers and retailers

International development organizations and NGOs focused on sustainable energy

Academics, researchers, and students interested in energy policy and regulation

Meet the Panellists:

New opportunities for electricity retailing activities in Africa
2024-10-30 14:00 - 15:30 UTC
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 that involve distributors engaging in commercial activities beyond their core business. These activities, such as selling appliances or participating in industrial activities, can potentially unlock electricity demand and contribute to community development.

The African School of Regulation is organizing this webinar to explore whether distributors’ commercial activities should be encouraged or even mandated and how to avoid the risk that new business models may pose to distributors’ regulated activities.

Webinar Objectives

The objectives of this webinar are to:(i) provide an overview of electricity retailing in Africa,(ii) identify and discuss the new opportunities for electricity distributors in Africa,(iii) discuss whether distributors should be mandated, or incentivised, to engage in the promotion of residential demand growth, productive and community uses.(iv) discuss how to avoid the risk that the commercial activities pose to the regulated activities.

Target Audience

The webinar is aimed at utility professionals, regulators, developers, development finance institutions, academics, think tanks and professionals working across sectors in various capacities, as well as other professionals interested in the topic.

Panellists

Nico Petershmidt, INENSUS

Harold Obiga, ERA

Riccardo Ridolfi, Equatorial Power

Moderator

Keno Shiferaw, African School of Regulation

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Digital Pathways to Rooftop Solar Adoption: Integration and Regulatory Readiness in Africa
2024-11-06 14:00 - 15:30 UTC
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 to navigate the regulatory readiness and implications of adopting digital technologies in the deployment of DERs in Africa with a focus on rooftop PV.

Specific objectives are to:

Examine the role of digitalization in facilitating an adequate regulatory treatment for rooftop PV in Africa.

Identify the necessary regulatory adjustments to support the adoption of digital solutions in deploying rooftop PV systems.

Identify the economic challenges posed by rooftop PV, focusing on tariff design, the financial impact on utilities, and ways to ensure a fair treatment for all stakeholders.

Join us to understand the challenges and opportunities associated with DERs in Africa and explore how regulatory frameworks and digital technologies can pave the way for a sustainable and decentralized energy future.

Panellists

Joel Nana, Sustainable Energy Africa (SEA)

Reuben Okoye, Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC)

Mohamed Fayez Hendam, Utility Regulation Expert

Moderator

Rock Segnon, African School of Regulation

la transition énergétique juste en Afrique:Approches réglementaires pour Renforcer l'appropriation locale
2024-11-13 14:00 - 15:30 (Africa/Accra)
Contexte

Le concept de transition énergétique juste (TEC) va au-delà du simple passage des combustibles fossiles aux énergies renouvelables. Il met l’accent sur l’équité et l’inclusion, en veillant à ce que les avantages de cette transition soient équitablement partagés. En Afrique, où des millions de personnes n’ont toujours pas accès à l’électricité, l’appropriation locale des projets d’énergie renouvelable est essentielle pour assurer un avenir énergétique juste et durable.

Objectifs du webinaire

Les objectifs de ce webinaire sont les suivants:

Identifier et discuter les barrières réglementaires et institutionnelles spécifiques qui entravent l’appropriation locale des projets d’énergie renouvelable en Afrique francophone, en mettant l’accent sur les leçons tirées du JETP au Sénégal.

Souligner l’importance du renforcement des capacités des régulateurs locaux et explorer des modèles de financement innovants qui peuvent soutenir les projets d’énergie renouvelable menés par les communautés, en assurant leur viabilité financière et en renforçant l’appropriation locale.

Panélistes:

Prof. Diouma Kobor (ANER Sénégal)

Callixte Kambanda (BAD)

Ahmed S Y Ouedraogo (ARSE Burkina-Faso)

Modérateur:

Josue Rock Segnon (African School of Regulation)

Power Sector Regulation in Africa 10-Week Course: An Informational Session
2024-11-26 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Learn more about ASR’s upcoming 10-week Power Sector Regulation in Africa course in this exclusive informational session. We will delve into the course curriculum, expected learning outcomes, and how this course can help advance your career in energy regulation. You will also have the opportunity to meet the course director and lesson instructors and ask questions about the program and the scholarship application process.

Hosted by:

Prof. Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga – Course Director

Daniella Ngarambe – Lead Instructor

Josue Rock Segnon – Lesson Instructor

Zita Ohikere – Course Coordinator

In this session, you will:

Get a detailed overview of the course curriculum, objectives, and weekly modules.

Discover how this course can enhance your expertise in the energy sector.

Learn about scholarship eligibility and application requirements.

Engage directly with the course director, coordinator, and lead instructor for a Q&A.

Electrification of Healthcare Facilities in Africa
2024-12-10 12:00 - 2024-12-12 14:00 UTC
About the event

The African School of Regulation (ASR) and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll) hosted an international online conference on the essential steps needed to electrify healthcare facilities in Africa. This high-level event explored regulatory interventions, business models, and financial strategies that could enable sustainable energy access, improve healthcare services, and contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3.

The conference built upon an initial dialogue addressing Electricity Access and Healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa. Reliable electricity access in healthcare facilities can transform health outcomes, support economic growth, and address urgent climate challenges. The World Health Organization estimates that 1 billion people worldwide rely on healthcare facilities without reliable power. In sub-Saharan Africa, around 25,000 health facilities lack electricity entirely, while approximately 70,000 have only intermittent power—a gap that compromises essential services, from patient care and medical procedures to the storage of critical medicines.

Conference Structure

Day 1. The Present Situation: Experiences and Challenges

Day 2. Surmounting The Challenges

Day 3. Looking Ahead and Innovating Together

The event featured interactive panels with international experts, policymakers, and stakeholders.

Each day’s recordings and presentations are provided below.

Conference Program

Speakers Bio

Presentations

Presentation on the Regulatory Perspective: The Need for Sustainable and Scalable Business Models by Frederick Nyang, ASR. Click to download

Presentation on Sustainable Energy Policy Hub Powering Healthcare Infrastructure by Niklas Hayek, SEforALL. Click to download

Conference Report

Conference Report: Link to download

Conference Recordings

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

ASR Talk: Global Pathways to Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Financing Adaptation in Namibia and Beyond
2025-01-29 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
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 offered valuable lessons for other developing nations. Participants examined strategies for unlocking climate finance, building resilient infrastructure, and fostering international cooperation.

Key Focus Areas:

Global Implications of climate-resilient Infrastructure

Financing solutions for adaptation

Lessons from Namibia for Developing Countries

Cross-border partnerships for climate adaptation

For further insights, you can read the policy brief authored by Tuwilika Shaimemanya: “Scaling Up Adaptation Finance: Lessons from Namibia.”

Workshop on Private Investment in Electricity Transmission | World Bank and IFC
2025-04-01 08:00 - 2025-04-02 17:00 UTC
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 ASR Research Associate, Eng. Carol Ofafa, HSC, PE, MIEK, bringing ASR’s regulatory expertise to a vital conversation shaping Kenya’s energy future.

Participants included senior representatives from the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) and the Office of the Attorney General, among others. Discussions explored international best practices, legal and policy frameworks, and innovative approaches to risk mitigation and investor confidence.

This workshop marked a critical step in advancing Kenya’s efforts to modernize its grid and attract long-term investment in transmission systems.

Featured Presentations

1. Transmission Business Models with Private Investment

Presenter: Prof. Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga, African School of Regulation

Overview: Explores various models—IPTs, PPPs, merchant lines—suitable for Africa, focusing on investment incentives and regulatory challenges.

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2. Case of India – Transmission Evolution and Growth Drivers

Presenter: Devesh Singh, International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Overview: Covers India’s regulatory reforms, competitive bidding processes, and lessons in scaling private investment in transmission.

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3. IFC Lender’s Perspective – IPT Project Development & Financing

Presenter: Devesh Singh, IFC

Overview: Step-by-step look at project structuring, funding strategies, risk allocation, and lender expectations for IPTs.

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4. Private Investment in Electricity Transmission – The Case of Brazil and Latin America

Presenter: Luiz Barroso, PSR

Overview: Analysis of Brazil’s concession-based model and auction system, with comparisons to other Latin American markets.

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5. WB Guarantee Instruments – Risk Mitigation Strategies for Transmission PPPs

Organizer: World Bank Group

Overview: Outlines the role of World Bank and MIGA guarantees, including payment security mechanisms and credit enhancements.

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6. Asset Recycling for Transmission Infrastructure

Presenter: Jukka Strand, World Bank

Overview: Introduces Kenya’s transmission investment needs and explores asset recycling models to mobilize private capital.

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Webinar: Regulating Energy Storage in Africa
2025-05-22 13:00 - 15:00 (Africa/Accra)
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 storage more feasible.

Initiatives such as South Africa’s Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, funded by the Bank, aim to support grid stability and manage peak demand. The project includes large-scale utility batteries with a daily capacity of 1,440 MWh and 60 MW of solar PV. The Bank is also funding a technical feasibility, policy and regulatory diagnostics study for the adoption and implementation of grid connected Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Nigeria. Additionally, during COP28, several African countries expressed interest in joining the Battery Energy Storage Systems Consortium, aiming to revolutionize Africa’s energy landscape through advanced energy storage solutions. However, the regulatory frameworks governing energy storage remain underdeveloped across many African countries, creating barriers to investment and deployment.

This webinar seeks to address the key regulatory challenges and opportunities in the energy storage sector. It will explore policy frameworks, market incentives, and technical standards necessary to foster innovation and attract investment. Additionally, the session will highlight successful case studies from both African nations and international markets, offering insights into best practices for establishing a conducive regulatory environment that supports the scaling up of energy storage solutions.

TimeTopicSpeaker13:00-13:10Welcome and introduction Opening statements MC – Rhoda Mshana, Energy Regulations Specialist Mr. Wale Shonibare, Director, Energy Financial Solutions, Policy and Regulations, AfDB13:10-13:25Key Presentation: The importance of energy storage in Africa’s energy transition Prof. Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga, African School of Regulation13:25-14:40Panel Discussion: Technological and Regulatory Landscape, including the economic and market considerations of Battery Storage in Africa Chair: Callixte Kambanda, Manager, Energy Policy, Regulations & Statistics, AfDB Panelists : Wale Aboyade, Managing Director, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)Engr. Shehu Abba, Executive Director – System Planning, National Independent System Operator (NISO) in Nigeria Max Schoenfisch, Power Sector Modeller, IEA Barbara O’Neill, Manager, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Mohamed Adel, Business Development Manager, Scatec 14:40-14:50Q&A, DiscussionAll14:50-15:00Closing RemarksMr. Charly Gatete, ASR

Renforcer les mécanismes de protection des consommateurs d'électricité dans un paysage énergétique en évolution. Partage d’expérience
2025-07-09 13:00 - 14:30 (Africa/Accra)
RECORDING

Le secteur de l’électricité est en pleine mutation, sous l’effet de plusieurs facteurs tels que les avancées technologiques, les réformes politiques, les contraintes économiques, les ajustements tarifaires, mais aussi l’évolution des modes de consommation et des attentes des consommateurs. Dans ce paysage en pleine évolution, la protection des consommateurs d’électricité nécessite une action coordonnée des parties prenantes, les régulateurs nationaux jouant un rôle clé. Ce webinaire a pour but de partager des idées, des bonnes pratiques et des approches collaboratives pour renforcer la protection des consommateurs et la gestion de la réglementation des consommateurs par les entités réglementaires.

Panelistes:

Mr. Pape Momar Ndiaye, Membre du Conseil de régulation, Commission de Régulation du Secteur de l’Énergie (CRSE) au Sénégal.

Mr Achi Bessecon Alain Gilles, Chef de Service Consommateurs Intérieur et vulgarisation à la Direction Consommateurs – Autorité Nationale de Régulation du secteur de l’Électricité de Côte d’Ivoire (ANARE-CI)

Mr Ouattara Salif, Vice-Président, ’Union Fédérale des Consommateurs de Côte d’Ivoire (UFC-CI).

Moderateur: Charly GATETE, Chercheur Principal associé, ASR

The electricity sector is undergoing major changes, driven by several factors such as technological advances, policy reforms, economic constraints, tariff adjustments, and the evolution of consumption patterns and consumer expectations. In this rapidly changing landscape, protecting electricity consumers requires coordinated action from stakeholders, with national regulators playing a key role. This webinar aims to share insights, best practices, and collaborative approaches to strengthen consumer protection and improve how regulatory entities manage consumer affairs.

Panelists:

Mr. Pape Momar Ndiaye, Member of the Regulatory Council, Energy Sector Regulatory Commission (CRSE), Senegal

Mr. Achi Bessecon Alain Gilles, Head of Internal Consumer Service and Outreach, Consumer Directorate – National Electricity Regulatory Authority of Côte d’Ivoire (ANARE-CI)

Mr. Ouattara Salif, Vice President, Federal Union of Consumers of Côte d’Ivoire (UFC-CI)

Moderator: Charly Gatete, Senior Research Associate, ASR

The African Opportunity in Carbon Trading
2025-10-01 13:00 - 14:30 UTC
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, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy, the webinar will help policymakers, developers, and sustainability professionals understand how to access carbon finance and benefit from the growing global demand for it.

The session will also explore the main factors that enable or limit participation in carbon markets across the continent. This includes the need for clear regulations, strong monitoring and reporting systems, and fair benefit-sharing practices. Challenges such as high project costs, limited market access, and policy uncertainty will be addressed, along with new initiatives like national carbon registries and the African Gold Standard. Overall, the webinar will provide a platform to share insights and ideas on how Africa can establish a stronger presence in global carbon markets.

Objective

This webinar, hosted by the African School of Regulation and the African Forum of Utility Regulators, will help participants understand how carbon trading works, explore the opportunities it offers for Africa’s renewable energy sector, and discuss the main challenges and practical steps needed to take part in global carbon markets.

Panelists:

Dario Brescia – Perspectives Climate Group

Dr. Dingane Sithole (PhD) – UNIDO

Dr. Samir Thapa – MECS / Loughborough University

Lydia Omuko-Jung – Climate Focus

AGENDA12.50 – 13.00 Participants connect to the platform 13.00 – 13.05 Key Principles of Carbon Trading Challenges and Opportunities Daniella Ngarambe (ASR) 13.05 – 13.10 Welcome remarks from the ASR Director & AFUR Representative Abdulkadir Shettima (ASR), AFUR Representative 13.10 – 14.25 Key principles of Carbon Trading Challenges and Opportunities Dario Brescia (Perspectives Climate Group) Dingane Sithole (UNIDO) Samir Thapa (MECS) Lydia Omuko-Jung (Climate Focus) Key Enablers and Considerations 14.25 – 14.30 Summary and Closing Remarks Daniella Ngarambe (ASR), Abdulkadir Shettima (ASR), AFUR 14.30 END OF THE WEBINAR

Tariff Determination Techniques and Subsidy Design in Utility Regulation
2025-11-12 13:00 - 14:30 UTC
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 will also examine practical approaches to subsidy design that promote equity and protect vulnerable consumers, while ensuring the financial health of utilities.

Participants will gain actionable insights from experts and regulators on developing transparent, effective, and context-appropriate regulatory mechanisms for Africa’s evolving power sector.

Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in the Context of Utility Regulation
2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:45 UTC
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 Africa’s clean energy transition and attracting sustainable investment.

We explored the structure and essential components of PPAs, the role of regulatory oversight, and practical approaches to addressing challenges such as liquidity risks, tariff misalignment, and stranded capacity. The webinar also highlighted global best practices, including competitive procurement and renewable integration, and how they can be adapted to strengthen PPA frameworks across African power markets.

Can she survive - or thrive? Rethinking the utility business model in the age of DERs
2026-02-04 14:00 - 15:30 (Africa/Accra)
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The Africa School of Regulation (ASR), in collaboration with Sustainable Energy Africa and GET.transform, is hosting this webinar to explore how Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) are reshaping utility service delivery, remuneration, and regulation.

The Challenge

For over a century, utilities operated on a simple model: supply electricity to passive consumers and recover costs through tariffs. Today, that model is under pressure. Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), from rooftop solar to battery storage are transforming how electricity is produced, consumed, and valued.

Across Africa, this shift meets a fragile foundation. Distribution companies already face financial strain from low-cost recovery and high losses. DERs could deepen these challenges by reducing sales volumes and disrupting revenue flows. Yet, they also offer opportunities: new sources of flexibility, reliability, and grid support if properly valued.

This raises a critical question: Can the traditional utility model survive—or even thrive—in a decentralised energy landscape?

About the Webinar

This session will open a forward-looking conversation on how DERs are reshaping utility service, remuneration, and regulation. It will explore:

How DERs disrupt traditional cost-recovery models

What fair value exchange looks like in a multi-actor system

How tariff and remuneration frameworks must evolve

Designed for regulators, utilities, policymakers, and energy professionals, the webinar will challenge long-standing assumptions and set the stage for practical solutions in future capacity-building programs.

Agenda

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Keynote Presentation

Panel Discussion

Fit-for-Purpose Regulation
2026-02-18 13:00 - 14:30 UTC
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Utility regulation has evolved dramatically over the past five decades from prescriptive, compliance-driven frameworks to dynamic, performance-oriented models shaped by liberalization and market reforms. Today, African regulators face a new challenge: designing frameworks that are fit for purpose, tailored to the realities of diverse sectors, jurisdictions, and developmental stages.

This webinar will unpack what “Fit-for-Purpose Regulation” means in practice and why it matters for Africa’s utility sectors. It will explore how regulatory frameworks can balance rigor with flexibility, foster innovation, and respond to emerging trends such as decentralization, digitalization, and regional integration.

Why Attend?

Understand the principles and applications of Fit-for-purpose regulation.

Learn practical approaches for tailoring frameworks to national and regional contexts

Gain insights into institutional strengthening and stakeholder engagement

Explore lessons and emerging practices from African regulatory institutions

Agenda:

13:00 – 13:05 | Welcome & Opening Remarks

13:05 – 14:20 | Interactive Discussion on Fit-for-Purpose Regulation

14:20 – 14:30 | Closing Reflections

International online conference: Regulatory frameworks for the deployment and integration of solar energy in the power sector of African countries
2026-02-24 14:00 - 2026-02-26 16:00 UTC
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The African School of Regulation (ASR), in collaboration with the International Solar Alliance (ISA), is hosting a three-day, open, online, high-level conference to discuss how regulation can enable and promote the deployment and integration of solar electricity generation in African countries’ power sectors at scale and with sustainable models. The conference will consider utility-scale power plants, distributed grid-connected solar resources, and off-grid solutions, with a focus on the former.

Context

Africa possesses some of the richest solar resources in the world.1 Yet, despite this potential, as of 2023 the continent’s installed utility-scale solar PV capacity stood at approximately 15 GW—less than 2% of the global total of over 1 TW.2 By comparison, the European Union alone had over 260 GW3, and China more than 500 GW4.

Africa’s electricity demand is expected to more than double by 2040, driven by population growth—from 1.4 billion today to 2.5 billion in 2050—and economic development. More than 600 million people in Africa lack any access to electricity today. Solar PV represents a critical opportunity to deliver affordable, clean, and scalable power to meet the associated demand. Falling technology costs—utility-scale PV levelized cost of electricity has dropped by 89% since 2010 globally —make it competitive with fossil fuel generation in many African countries.

However, achieving full electrification, adequate economic development, and a decarbonised economy by 2050 will require hundreds of billions of dollars in new investments, as well as operation and maintenance costs for solar PV generation. These investments must be supported by predictable regulatory frameworks that inspire confidence among developers, financiers, and utilities. A sound regulatory framework for solar generation is essential at all levels.

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