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SUMMARY:Power Pools in Africa: Releasing the Potential of Regional Power Trade
DESCRIPTION:About the Event​\n\n\n\n\nFrench TranslationSimultaneous translation will be provided for those who wish to listen in French.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference  Brochure\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference  Recordings\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings\n\n\n\nVideos of the online sessions are now available: \n\n\n\n\nWatch here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers’ Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Materials\n\n\n\nThe policy dialogue will be maintained at the expert level. The following background readings for each session introduce the key topics to be discussed during the conference.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThe development of African power pools \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegional institutions of African power pools\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransmission cost allocation in regional markets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegional Power trade and Bilateral Contracts \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe development of African power pools\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentations for Day 1\n\n\n\nThe introductory presentations for Day 1 are now available for download  \n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1: Regional organisations and infrastructure planning \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2: Market rules & transmission regulation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen issues and key lessons learned\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPolicy Brief  \n\n\n\nThe conference brief below describes the Policy Dialogue on Renewable Generation and Regional Power Trade in Africa\, succinctly presents its objectives and program\, and sums up its findings and takeaways. Several annexes and website links to the conference readings and presentations provide ample information for those interested in going deeper into the topic. Kindly visit the following link for more information: https://africanschoolregulation.org//wp-admin/post.php?post=3291&action=edit \n\n\n\nThe Policy Dialogue on Renewable Generation and Regional Power Trade in Africa – Conference Brief
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/power-pools-in-africa-releasing-the-potential-of-regional-power-trade/
CATEGORIES:Electricity,Power sector regulation
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SUMMARY:Private Investment in Africa's Energy Infrastructure: The Role of Regulation
DESCRIPTION:About the Event​ The African Union\, on June 4th\, 2021\, officially launched the African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM)\, the world’s largest continent-wide energy trading program meant to interconnect all 55 African Union Member States through an efficient\, affordable\, and sustainable electricity market (AU 2021). The first phase of AfSEM was envisaged to be achieved by 2023\, reaching full operationalization by 2040. The goal was to give African households\, businesses\, and industries more secure\, sustainable\, reliable\, competitive\, and affordable energy. To achieve its objectives and targets\, Africa needed significant private investment in electricity infrastructures\, from generation to networks and off-grid systems.Creating a stable\, transparent\, and predictable environment to attract private investment required designing and implementing sound policy and regulatory frameworks. This edition of the ASR Talk discussed how to advance African electricity markets’ openness\, attractiveness\, and readiness for private sector participation through fit-for-purpose policy and regulatory reforms. The dialogue also discussed RES4Africa and UNECA’s main findings of their Regulatory Reviews of Electricity Markets in 16 African countries. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nASR Talk Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\nASR Talk Recording now available: \n\n\n\n\nWatch here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers​\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Yohannes G. Hailu\, Energy Policy Expert\, UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrea Renzulli\, Programme Manager\, Policy and Regulations\, RES4Africa Foundation
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/private-investment-in-africas-energy-infrastructure-the-role-of-regulation/
CATEGORIES:Electricity,Power sector regulation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20230524T130000
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SUMMARY:La Délégation de Service Public : Un outil pour déployer l’accès à l’électricité pour tous dans les pays Africains? Un regard sur l'Afrique francophone
DESCRIPTION:À propos de l’événement​Ce webinaire vise à donner l’occasion à des décideurs politiques\, des opérateurs électriques (publics ou privés)\, des régulateurs\, des universitaires de partager leurs expériences et d’explorer les moyens d’adapter les modèles de DSP pour accélérer l’accès à l’électricité pour tous – en et hors réseau – en Afrique subsaharienne. \n\n\n\n\nTranslationSimultaneous translation will be provided for those who wish to listen in English.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVideo Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\nThe webinar video recording is now available: \n\n\n\n\nWatch here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrochure \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROFILS D’EXPERTS
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/la-delegation-de-service-public-un-outil-pour-deployer-lacces-a-lelectricite-pour-tous-dans-les-pays-africains-un-regard-sur-lafrique-francophone/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20230804T140000
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SUMMARY:Powering Progress: The Role of Regulation in Fast-tracking Electricity Access
DESCRIPTION:About the Event​According to the Electricity Regulatory Index for Africa 2022\, Uganda\, Egypt\, Senegal\, Ghana\, and Kenya emerged as the leading countries in terms of well-established regulatory frameworks. These nations have witnessed positive responses from their utility providers in adhering to regulatory instructions whilst regulators are forward-looking and capable of exerting the necessary regulatory authority over the regulated entities. From 2018 to 2022\, Uganda ranked first in the country’s ERI Survey\, making it an interesting case study for the ASR Talk held. How had Uganda been able to maintain its upward trend? What regulatory frameworks were put in place? Has Uganda’s high reputation for implementing sound regulatory policies yielded any result in fast tracking electricity access in the country?     \n\n\n\n\nFrench TranslationSimultaneous translation will be provided for those who wish to listen in French.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings\n\n\n\nThe recording of the ASR Talk is now available: \n\n\n\n\nWatch here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Expert’s ProfileENG. Ziria Tibalwa Waako is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)\, a position she assumed on 23rd March 2017. She holds an MSc. and BSc. Electrical Engineering\, both from Makerere University\, and a Master of Business Administration in Leadership from Walden University\, USA. Eng. Ziria is a Registered Engineer with the Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers and the National Engineers Registration Board; as well as a Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) of New York\, United States of America. She was awarded the Excellent Performance Engineers award by the National Engineers Registration Board at its 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2019. Previously\, Ziria held the position of the Director of Technical Regulation at the Electricity Regulatory Authority\, charged with the technical performance of Uganda’s Electricity Supply Industry\, a role she assumed on 20th December 2012. Before joining ERA\, Eng. Ziria worked with Uganda Electricity Board (UEB) for 9 years and later with Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) for 12 years\, where she acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience. She rose through the ranks serving as Operational Planning Engineer\, Senior Planning Engineer\, and Principal Planning Engineer. \n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Expert\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nENG. Ziria Tibalwa Waako\n\n\n\nCEO\, Electricity Regulatory Authority\, Uganda
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/powering-progress-the-role-of-regulation-in-fast-tracking-electricity-access/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230926T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230928T180000
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SUMMARY:Off-grid solar systems: Towards sustainable and scalable business models
DESCRIPTION: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\, development financial institutions\, think tanks\, and academia – will debate to arrive at the definition of actionable regulatory and business models for off-grid solar systems that can attract investors\, be deployed quickly\, build all the OGS systems included in the least cost electrification master plan to achieve SDG7\, and ensure permanence of reliable and affordable electricity supply. The applicability of lessons learned with minigrids to standalone solar systems\, will be also examined.  \n\n\n\n\nFrench TranslationSimultaneous translation will be provided for those who wish to listen in French.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings\n\n\n\nVideos of the online sessions are now available: \n\n\n\n\nWatch here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference  Brochure\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker’s Bio \n\n\n\n\nDay 1\n\n\n\nDay 2\n\n\n\nDay 3\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentation for Day 1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentation by Koen Peters (Executive Director of the global association for the off-grid solar energy industry\, GOGLA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentation by Prof. Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga (Interim Director\, African School of Regulation\, ASR) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentation for Day 3\n\n\n\nWrap up of days 1 and 2. Open issues and key lessons learned. \n\n\n\n Presentation by Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga (Interim Director\, African School of Regulation). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Materials\n\n\n\nThe debates at the Conference will be maintained at an expert level. The reports below may be used as introductory readings prior to the Conference. \n\n\n\nRecommended Readings\n\n\n\n\nThe Integrated – Distribution – Framework – IDF – EN\n\n\n\n\n\nLe-cadre-de-distribution-integre-CDI-  FR -1\n\n\n\n\n\nOff-Grid Solar Market Trends Report 2022: Outlook – Executive Summary\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional readings
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/off-grid-solar-systems-towards-sustainable-and-scalable-business-models/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20231005T150000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Africa's Energy Gap: Climate Protection\, Clean Energy\, and Investment Strategies for Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:About the Event​Over 600 million people in Africa currently lack electricity\, and more than 930 million people do not have access to clean cooking fuels. Therefore\, Africa has the lowest rates of energy access globally. To make modern energy available to everyone in Africa\, we need to invest $25 billion every year. This amount is approximately 1% of the total global energy investment right now\, and it is similar to the cost of constructing a single large liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal. ‘’This underscores the indisputable case for greater efforts to achieve universal energy access and that reaching this goal is well within our means as a global community”-Africa Energy Outlook 2022. In this edition of the ASR Talk\, we will answer questions around affordability and funding energy access. Furthermore\, we will discuss the dilemma of the seemingly conflicting objectives of mitigating climate change and achieving universal energy access\, as well as strategies to attract greater investments to the African continent.     \n\n\n\n\nFrench TranslationSimultaneous translation will be provided for those who wish to listen in French.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings\n\n\n\nThe recording of the ASR Talk is now available: \n\n\n\n\nWatch here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Speaker’s ProfileDr. Rebekah Shirley is the Deputy Director for Africa\, at the World Resources Institute\, where she works to create widespread public access to high-quality data and insights for mobilizing sustainable development solutions. Prior to joining WRI\, Rebekah was the Chief of Research at Power for All\, a global non-profit organization advancing universal energy access. Over her tenure Rebekah built a novel energy research dissemination engine that fills critical knowledge gaps for practitioners and decision-makers on implementing integrated utility energy services\, unlocking agricultural value-addition\, and creating livelihoods in the African context\, receiving multiple awards for this work. Rebekah earned her PhD and MSc from the Energy and Resources Group at the University of California\, Berkeley\, where as a University Chancellor’s Fellow she designed innovative tools for power system planning in emerging markets. She has over fifteen years of experience leading energy and environmental research across Southeast Asia\, Africa\, and the Caribbean. Hailing from the West Indies with roots in Jamaica and Trinidad\, Rebekah now lives in Nairobi with her husband. Together they enjoy exploring Kenya’s great outdoors. She also lectures at Carnegie Mellon University Africa\, where she mentors young students and researchers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniella Ngarambe\n\n\n\nResearcher\, Africa School of Regulation \n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Rebekah Shirley\n\n\n\nDeputy Director for Africa\, World Resources Institute
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/navigating-africas-energy-gap-climate-protection-clean-energy-and-investment-strategies-for-sustainable-development/
CATEGORIES:Energy transition and climate change
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231127T140000
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SUMMARY:Comment la politique sectorielle et la régulation peuvent-elles promouvoir l'investissement privé dans l'infrastructure de transport de l’énergie électrique en Afrique
DESCRIPTION:À propos de l’événement​Ce prochain webinaire identifiera et évaluera les causes sous-jacentes de blocage de l’investissement du secteur privé dans l’infrastructure de transport de l’énergie électrique à travers l’Afrique. En outre\, il examinera comment une politique sectorielle et une régulation saine peuvent atténuer ou éliminer ces obstacles\, favorisant ainsi un environnement propice à la participation du secteur privé. \n\n\n\n\nTranslationSimultaneous translation will be provided for those who wish to listen in English.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings\n\n\n\nVideos of the online sessions are now available: \n\n\n\n\nWatch here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrochure \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExpert Profiles
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/comment-la-politique-sectorielle-et-la-regulation-peuvent-elles-promouvoir-linvestissement-prive-dans-linfrastructure-de-transport-de-lenergie-electrique-en-afrique/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231204T103000
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SUMMARY:Regulation and Energy Development in Africa
DESCRIPTION: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 distribution companies\, sustainable and scalable off-grid electrification solutions\, overall supply and demand efficiency improvements\, investment in renewable generation\, and socially beneficial deployment of distributed energy resources\, all with a positive impact on climate change mitigation and adaptation. More specifically: \n\n\n\n\nRegulation can facilitate investment in cross-border transmission interconnections\, increaseand improve the efficiency of electricity trading and enable the African Single ElectricityMarket (AfSEM).\n\n\n\nRegulation can turn bankrupt distribution companies – or the distribution segment withinvertically integrated utilities – into financially viable companies with satisfactory performance.\n\n\n\nRegulation can help kick-start the necessary mass deployment of mini-grids and off-grid solarsystems by ensuring that business models are sustainable and scalable.\n\n\n\nRegulation can introduce measures to improve efficiency across the energy sector\, both onthe supply and demand side.\n\n\n\nRegulation can increase the appetite for investment in renewable generation in Africa – bothutility-scale and off-grid solutions – by streamlining permitting and contracting processes andremoving existing regulatory barriers.\n\n\n\nRegulation can guide the deployment of socially beneficial distributed energy resourcesembedded in the main grid that meet the interests of individual owners – better reliability\,lower costs\, independence – while also being socially beneficial.\n\n\n\n\nPanellists\n\n\n\nModerator of the panel:  Prof Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga:  Interim Director\, African School of Regulation \n\n\n\n\nMamadou Biteye\, Executive Secretary\, African Capacity Building Foundation.\n\n\n\nHon. Herbert Krapa\, Republic of Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Energy.\n\n\n\nIje Ikoku Okeke\, Managing Director of Global South Program\, Rocky Mountain Institute.\n\n\n\nGillian-Alexandre Huart\, CEO\, Engie Energy Access.\n\n\n\nRashid Abdallah\, Executive Secretary\, Africa Energy Commission\, AFREC.\n\n\n\nLily Odarno\, Director of CATF’s Energy and Climate Innovation Program.\n\n\n\nNaomi Wagura\, Director of Country Programs\, Global Alliance for the People and the Planet (GEAPP).\n\n\n\n\n\nVenueCOP28\, UNFCCC -Blue Zone\, at the Zero Carbon Future Pavilion powered by CATF\, Thematic Arena 3\, First Floor\, pavilion number 235.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram of the session\n\n\n\n\nDownload the full program
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/regulation-and-energy-development-in-africa/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240311T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240313T160000
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SUMMARY:International Online Conference: Private investment in electricity transmission in Africa
DESCRIPTION: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 electricity infrastructure that Africa needs to develop its power sector. \n\n\n\nThe conference took place between March 11th and 13th\, 2024. \n\n\n\nThe conference focused on two aspects: \n\n\n\n i) independent transmission projects for the reinforcement of existing national transmission networks and the development of cross-border transmission lines;  \n\n\n\nii) the removal of the current regulatory barriers that impede or create unnecessary risks for the participation of private investment in these projects. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD THE PROGRAMME (PDF)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVideos for the conference\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUnderstanding Brazil’s Transmission Model: A Presentation by Luiz Barroso: CEO of PSR Energy Consulting and Analytics and former Director of Brazilian Energy Planning Agency. In this International Online Conference for the African School of Regulation (ASR)\, Luiz Barroso explores the Brazilian electricity transmission business model. This session dives into the role of private investment in transmission infrastructure\, offering valuable insights for the “Private investment in electricity transmission in Africa” conference. Download the presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Reading Materials\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe following background readings introduce the key topics to be discussed during the conference. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers biographies \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanellists biography\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference recordings\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroductory presentation by Prof Ignacio Perez – Arriaga  \n\n\n\n\nDownload presentation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndependent transmission projects presentation by Ryan T. Ketchum \n\n\n\n\nDownload presentation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWrap-up presentation by Prof Ignacio Perez – Arriaga  \n\n\n\n\nDownload presentation
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/international-online-conference-private-investment-in-electricity-transmission-in-africa/
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SUMMARY:Electricity Access and Healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Initial Conversation
DESCRIPTION:About the event\n\n\n\nThis 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 this challenge. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a conversation exploring findings from the recent Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll) report\, “State of the Market Report for Healthcare Facility Electrification.” We’ll delve into current trends\, challenges\, and lessons learned\, along with financing and investment needs. We’ll also discuss implemented business models\, their suitability\, and suggested regulatory interventions for financial sustainability. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeaker: \n\n\n\n\nLuc Severi – Programme Manager\, Powering Healthcare\, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)\n\n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\n\nLouise Mathu – Regulatory Expert\, African School of Regulation (ASR)
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/electricity-access-and-healthcare-in-sub-saharan-africa-an-initial-conversation/
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SUMMARY:Powering Jobs in Energy Regulation
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE EVENT \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nWebinar 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. \n\n\n\nTarget AudienceGraduates or professionals with an interest in energy regulation. \n\n\n\nPanellists: \n\n\n\n\nIgnacio Pérez-Arriaga\, External Advisor\, African School of Regulation (ASR)\n\n\n\nIfey Ikeonu\, Director of Power Systems Development\, African Development Bank (AfDB)\n\n\n\nChistine Juta\, Project Manager for Southeast Asia Power System Transformation\, Agora Energiewende\n\n\n\nHarold Obiga\, Director Legal Services\, Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)\n\n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\nDaniella Ngarambe\, Research Associate\, African School of Regulation
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/powering-jobs-in-energy-regulation/
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SUMMARY:Développer des filières hydrogène verte économiquement compétitives en Afrique : politique\, recherche et règlementations
DESCRIPTION:Recordings\n\n\n\nThe recording of the ASR Talk is now available: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContexte et enjeu\n\n\n\nDe 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. \n\n\n\nObjectif\n\n\n\nCe 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. \n\n\n\nContext and challenge\n\n\n\nMany 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. \n\n\n\nGreen 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. \n\n\n\nSeveral 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. \n\n\n\nOne 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. \n\n\n\nHowever\, 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. \n\n\n\nObjective\n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nPanélistes\n\n\n\n\nArno van den Bos: Analyst Green Hydrogen Energy and Power-to-X at IRENA’s International Innovation and Technology Center (IITC)\n\n\n\nDr Bruno Korogo: Regional Coordinator of Renewable Energy Priority Research Theme (PRT-RE)\n\n\n\nDr. Edi Assoumou: senior researcher at the Center for Applied Mathematics of Mines Paris -PSL\n\n\n\nFrancis Sempore : Executive Director of ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE)\n\n\n\nKouassi-Vanie\, Yann-Ange: Economic Advisory from Deloitte and operates exclusively in African markets.\n\n\n\n\n\nDonwload speakers profile
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/developper-des-filieres-hydrogene-verte-economiquement-competitives-en-afrique-politique-recherche-et-reglementations/
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SUMMARY:Policy Dialogue on Sustainable and Scalable Minigrid Business Models.
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nThirty-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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\n\nDownload the concept note\n\n\n\nDownload the summary of conclusions
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/policy-dialogue-on-sustainable-and-scalable-minigrid-business-models/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Accra:20241003T140000
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SUMMARY:THE ROLE OF APPLIANCE REGULATION IN A GROWING ENERGY MARKET
DESCRIPTION:About the event:\n\n\n\nAfrica’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. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn:\n\n\n\n\nThe critical role of appliance regulations in achieving climate goals and improving energy access.\n\n\n\nExamples of successful appliance regulation programs from other regions and their benefits.\n\n\n\nThe current state of appliance regulations in Africa and opportunities for improvement.\n\n\n\nStrategies for collaboration among stakeholders to develop effective regulatory frameworks.\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\n\n\n\nAfrican energy regulators and policymakers\n\n\n\nMinistries of energy\, environment\, and trade\n\n\n\nUtility companies\n\n\n\nPrivate sector appliance manufacturers and retailers\n\n\n\nInternational development organizations and NGOs focused on sustainable energy\n\n\n\nAcademics\, researchers\, and students interested in energy policy and regulation\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Panellists:
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/the-role-of-appliance-regulation-in-a-growing-energy-market/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241030T140000
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SUMMARY:New opportunities for electricity retailing activities in Africa
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nTo 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nWebinar Objectives\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nPanellists\n\n\n\n\nNico Petershmidt\, INENSUS\n\n\n\n Harold Obiga\, ERA\n\n\n\nRiccardo Ridolfi\, Equatorial Power\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n\nKeno Shiferaw\, African School of Regulation\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Speakers profile
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/new-opportunities-for-electricity-retailing-activities-in-africa/
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SUMMARY:Digital Pathways to Rooftop Solar Adoption: Integration and Regulatory Readiness in Africa
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nSpecific objectives are to: \n\n\n\n\nExamine the role of digitalization in facilitating an adequate regulatory treatment for rooftop PV in Africa.\n\n\n\nIdentify the necessary regulatory adjustments to support the adoption of digital solutions in deploying rooftop PV systems.\n\n\n\nIdentify 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.\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nPanellists\n\n\n\n\nJoel Nana\, Sustainable Energy Africa (SEA)\n\n\n\nReuben Okoye\, Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC)\n\n\n\nMohamed Fayez Hendam\, Utility Regulation Expert \n\n\n\n\nModerator \n\n\n\n\nRock Segnon\, African School of Regulation
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/digital-pathways-to-rooftop-solar-adoption-integration-and-regulatory-readiness-in-africa/
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SUMMARY:la transition énergétique juste en Afrique:Approches réglementaires pour Renforcer l'appropriation locale
DESCRIPTION:Contexte\n\n\n\nLe 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. \n\n\n\nObjectifs du webinaire\n\n\n\nLes objectifs de ce webinaire sont les suivants: \n\n\n\n\nIdentifier 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.\n\n\n\nSouligner 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.\n\n\n\n\nPanélistes:\n\n\n\n\nProf. Diouma Kobor (ANER Sénégal)\n\n\n\nCallixte Kambanda (BAD)\n\n\n\nAhmed S Y Ouedraogo  (ARSE Burkina-Faso)\n\n\n\n\nModérateur:\n\n\n\n\nJosue Rock Segnon (African School of Regulation)
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/la-transition-energetique-juste-en-afriqueapproches-reglementaires-pour-renforcer-lappropriation-locale/
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CREATED:20241108T235752Z
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SUMMARY:Power Sector Regulation in Africa 10-Week Course: An Informational Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nHosted by:\n\n\n\n\nProf. Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga – Course Director \n\n\n\nDaniella Ngarambe – Lead Instructor\n\n\n\nJosue Rock Segnon – Lesson Instructor\n\n\n\nZita Ohikere – Course Coordinator\n\n\n\n\nIn this session\, you will:\n\n\n\n\nGet a detailed overview of the course curriculum\, objectives\, and weekly modules.\n\n\n\nDiscover how this course can enhance your expertise in the energy sector.\n\n\n\nLearn about scholarship eligibility and application requirements.\n\n\n\nEngage directly with the course director\, coordinator\, and lead instructor for a Q&A.
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/power-sector-regulation-in-africa-10-week-course-an-informational-session/
CATEGORIES:Power sector regulation
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SUMMARY:Electrification of Healthcare Facilities in Africa
DESCRIPTION:About the event \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nConference Structure\n\n\n\n\nDay 1. The Present Situation: Experiences and Challenges\n\n\n\nDay 2. Surmounting The Challenges\n\n\n\nDay 3. Looking Ahead and Innovating Together\n\n\n\n\nThe event featured interactive panels with international experts\, policymakers\, and stakeholders. \n\n\n\nEach day’s recordings and presentations are provided below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentation on the Regulatory Perspective: The Need for Sustainable and Scalable Business Models by Frederick Nyang\, ASR. Click to download \n\n\n\nPresentation on Sustainable Energy Policy Hub Powering Healthcare Infrastructure by Niklas Hayek\, SEforALL. Click to download \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Report\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Report: Link to download \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Recordings\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/electrification-of-healthcare-facilities-in-africa-2/
CATEGORIES:Electrification and digitalization
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250129T130000
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CREATED:20250110T104741Z
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SUMMARY:ASR Talk: Global Pathways to Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Financing Adaptation in Namibia and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:About the event\n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nKey Focus Areas:\n\n\n\n\nGlobal Implications of climate-resilient Infrastructure\n\n\n\nFinancing solutions for adaptation\n\n\n\nLessons from Namibia for Developing Countries\n\n\n\nCross-border partnerships for climate adaptation\n\n\n\n\nFor further insights\, you can read the policy brief authored by Tuwilika Shaimemanya: “Scaling Up Adaptation Finance: Lessons from Namibia.”
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/asr-talk-global-pathways-to-climate-resilient-infrastructure-financing-adaptation-in-namibia-and-beyond/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250401T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250402T170000
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CREATED:20250528T005050Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop on Private Investment in Electricity Transmission | World Bank and IFC
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nParticipants 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. \n\n\n\nThis workshop marked a critical step in advancing Kenya’s efforts to modernize its grid and attract long-term investment in transmission systems. \n\n\n\nFeatured Presentations\n\n\n\n1. Transmission Business Models with Private Investment\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Prof. Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga\, African School of Regulation\n\n\n\nOverview: Explores various models—IPTs\, PPPs\, merchant lines—suitable for Africa\, focusing on investment incentives and regulatory challenges.\n\n\n\nDownload Presentation\n\n\n\n\n2. Case of India – Transmission Evolution and Growth Drivers\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Devesh Singh\, International Finance Corporation (IFC)\n\n\n\nOverview: Covers India’s regulatory reforms\, competitive bidding processes\, and lessons in scaling private investment in transmission.\n\n\n\nDownload Presentation\n\n\n\n\n3. IFC Lender’s Perspective – IPT Project Development & Financing\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Devesh Singh\, IFC\n\n\n\nOverview: Step-by-step look at project structuring\, funding strategies\, risk allocation\, and lender expectations for IPTs.\n\n\n\nDownload Presentation\n\n\n\n\n4. Private Investment in Electricity Transmission – The Case of Brazil and Latin America\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Luiz Barroso\, PSR\n\n\n\nOverview: Analysis of Brazil’s concession-based model and auction system\, with comparisons to other Latin American markets.\n\n\n\nDownload Presentation\n\n\n\n\n5. WB Guarantee Instruments – Risk Mitigation Strategies for Transmission PPPs\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer: World Bank Group\n\n\n\nOverview: Outlines the role of World Bank and MIGA guarantees\, including payment security mechanisms and credit enhancements.\n\n\n\nDownload Presentation\n\n\n\n\n6. Asset Recycling for Transmission Infrastructure\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Jukka Strand\, World Bank\n\n\n\nOverview: Introduces Kenya’s transmission investment needs and explores asset recycling models to mobilize private capital.\n\n\n\nDownload Presentation
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/workshop-on-private-investment-in-electricity-transmission-world-bank-and-ifc/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Regulating Energy Storage in Africa
DESCRIPTION:Background \n\n\n\nAfrica’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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInitiatives 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. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nTimeTopicSpeaker13:00-13:10Welcome 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
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/webinar-regulating-energy-storage-in-africa/
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SUMMARY:Renforcer les mécanismes de protection des consommateurs d'électricité dans un paysage énergétique en évolution. Partage d’expérience
DESCRIPTION:RECORDING\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLe 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. \n\n\n\nPanelistes:\n\n\n\n\nMr. Pape Momar Ndiaye\, Membre du Conseil de régulation\, Commission de Régulation du Secteur de l’Énergie (CRSE) au Sénégal.\n\n\n\nMr 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)\n\n\n\nMr Ouattara Salif\, Vice-Président\, ’Union Fédérale des Consommateurs de Côte d’Ivoire (UFC-CI).\n\n\n\n\nModerateur: Charly GATETE\, Chercheur Principal associé\, ASR \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nMr. Pape Momar Ndiaye\, Member of the Regulatory Council\, Energy Sector Regulatory Commission (CRSE)\, Senegal\n\n\n\nMr. Achi Bessecon Alain Gilles\, Head of Internal Consumer Service and Outreach\, Consumer Directorate – National Electricity Regulatory Authority of Côte d’Ivoire (ANARE-CI)\n\n\n\nMr. Ouattara Salif\, Vice President\, Federal Union of Consumers of Côte d’Ivoire (UFC-CI)\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Charly Gatete\, Senior Research Associate\, ASR
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/renforcer-les-mecanismes-de-protection-des-consommateurs-delectricite-dans-un-paysage-energetique-en-evolution-partage-dexperience/
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SUMMARY:The African Opportunity in Carbon Trading
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nThe 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.  \n\n\n\nObjective  \n\n\n\nThis 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.  \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDario Brescia – Perspectives Climate Group\n\n\n\nDr. Dingane Sithole (PhD) – UNIDO\n\n\n\nDr. Samir Thapa – MECS / Loughborough University\n\n\n\nLydia Omuko-Jung – Climate Focus\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAGENDA12.50 – 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  
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/the-african-opportunity-in-carbon-trading/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T143000
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SUMMARY:Tariff Determination Techniques and Subsidy Design in Utility Regulation
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain actionable insights from experts and regulators on developing transparent\, effective\, and context-appropriate regulatory mechanisms for Africa’s evolving power sector.
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/tariff-determination-techniques-and-subsidy-design-in-utility-regulation/
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SUMMARY:Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in the Context of Utility Regulation
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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.
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/power-purchase-agreements-ppas-in-the-context-of-utility-regulation/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Accra:20260204T140000
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SUMMARY:Can she survive - or thrive? Rethinking the utility business model in the age of DERs
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe Challenge\n\n\n\nFor 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. \n\n\n\nAcross 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. \n\n\n\nThis raises a critical question: Can the traditional utility model survive—or even thrive—in a decentralised energy landscape? \n\n\n\nAbout the Webinar\n\n\n\nThis session will open a forward-looking conversation on how DERs are reshaping utility service\, remuneration\, and regulation. It will explore: \n\n\n\n\nHow DERs disrupt traditional cost-recovery models\n\n\n\nWhat fair value exchange looks like in a multi-actor system\n\n\n\nHow tariff and remuneration frameworks must evolve\n\n\n\n\nDesigned 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. \n\n\n\n\nDownload the presentation
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/can-she-survive-or-thrive-rethinking-the-utility-business-model-in-the-age-of-ders/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260218T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260218T143000
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SUMMARY:Fit-for-Purpose Regulation
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUtility 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. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nWhy Attend? \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the principles and applications of Fit-for-purpose regulation.\n\n\n\nLearn practical approaches for tailoring frameworks to national and regional contexts\n\n\n\nGain insights into institutional strengthening and stakeholder engagement\n\n\n\nExplore lessons and emerging practices from African regulatory institutions\n\n\n\n\nAgenda:  \n\n\n\n13:00 – 13:05 | Welcome & Opening Remarks \n\n\n\n13:05 – 14:20 | Interactive Discussion on Fit-for-Purpose Regulation \n\n\n\n14:20 – 14:30 | Closing Reflections
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/fit-for-purpose-regulation-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T160000
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SUMMARY:International online conference: Regulatory frameworks for the deployment and integration of solar energy in the power sector of African countries 
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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.  \n\n\n\nContext   \n\n\n\nAfrica 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.  \n\n\n\nAfrica’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.  \n\n\n\nHowever\, 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.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the conference program \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the speaker’s bio \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentations \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresent situation of investment\, business modelsand regulation of solar electricitygeneration in African countries\,bySaachi Singla\, Private Sector Specialist\, ISA. Download the presentation \n\n\n\nRegulation as enabler\, promoter or obstacle to solar electricity generation in Africancountries\, by Dr. Charly Gatete\, Director of Research\, ASR. Download the presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Recordings\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/international-online-conference-regulatory-frameworks-for-the-deployment-and-integration-of-solar-energy-in-the-power-sector-of-african-countries/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T130000
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SUMMARY:Accelerating Universal Adoption of Clean Cooking in Africa 
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-organised by the Institute of Research in Technology (IIT-Comillas University) and the African School of Regulation (ASR)\, this webinar will introduce the new course\, “New Approaches to Accelerate the Universal Adoption of Clean Cooking.” \n\n\n\nDespite global commitments under SDG 7\, progress toward universal access to clean cooking remains slow—particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa\, where a significant share of the population continues to rely on polluting fuels and technologies. This session will highlight the scale of the challenge and its far-reaching health\, environmental\, and socio-economic impacts. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain insights into innovative technical\, regulatory\, financial\, and planning approaches that can support the large-scale and sustainable adoption of clean cooking solutions. Bringing together policymakers\, practitioners\, investors\, and development partners\, the webinar will provide a platform to exchange perspectives and foster collaboration toward practical\, scalable solutions. \n\n\n\nThe session will also present the upcoming four-week online course\, designed to equip participants with the tools and knowledge to drive real-world action. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\n\n\n\nThe current state of clean cooking access in Sub-Saharan Africa and key barriers to progress \n\n\n\nThe health\, environmental\, and socio-economic impacts of traditional cooking methods \n\n\n\nInnovative technical\, regulatory\, and financial approaches to scaling clean cooking solutions \n\n\n\nPractical strategies and tools to support national planning and implementation\n\n\n\n How the upcoming course can support your work and professional development\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\n\nGovernment ministries and regulatory authorities \n\n\n\nEnergy utilities and national clean-cooking task forces\n\n\n\n Private-sector companies and technology providers\n\n\n\n Development partners and international organisations\n\n\n\n Researchers\, consultants\, and civil society actors\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nJoin us to explore practical pathways for accelerating clean cooking adoption and be among the first to learn about this new training opportunity. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://africanschoolregulation.org/event/accelerating-universal-adoption-of-clean-cooking-in-africa/
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