Enlit Africa | Enlit Africa | Energy

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Panel discussion: Energy efficiency and demand response – two sides of the same coin?

Join us in these introductory five minutes that promises to equip you with foundational strategies and critical insights, forming the basis for today’s in-depth exploration of energy efficient grid operations and how these intersect with issues of demand response.

Session moderator: Titus Mathe, CEO, SANEDI

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EEP project of the year

This session will highlight cutting-edge strategies and technologies driving the modernisation of Africa’s power grids. Presentations will cover the role of digital innovation in building grid resilience, the adaptation of transmission infrastructure to support clean energy integration, and the importance of advanced testing methods for grid reliability.

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Travelling wave fault location system

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Unpacking the details of Africa’s meter specification and its key role in driving Africa’s electrification ambitions

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Project Pitches (Round 2)

ESC, Mauritius ($26M)

We have a PPA for installing 2500 Mw of Gravity Induced Hydro (GIH) GIH is a renewable closed loop system that works 24/7/365 Cassette based turbines that does not use a dam or a river and has zero emissions or waste. It is 300% more cost efficient than solar or wind As a baseload it does not utilizes storage and balances the grid.

PAYGO Solar Energy ($26M)

PAYGO Solar offers a prepaid energy solution tailored for residential estates and complexes. Our approach involves transitioning the entire complex off-grid, allowing residents to directly purchase solar energy on a prepaid basis. This eliminates load shedding for them while empowering the body corporate to generate additional revenue from selling off-grid energy to their residents.

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Empowering Africa: Mastering digital and grid modernization for a resilient future

This session addresses the pivotal role of governance in improving municipal performance and financial sustainability

Session Moderator: Timothy Matlala, Public Sector Executive Head, Standard Bank

This session begins with a case study on South Africa’s innovative Gas Aggregation Model, showcasing how a private-sector-led approach can unlock infrastructure development and energy security. It is followed by a panel discussion focused on sustainable energy practices in the industrial sector.

Session Facilitators: Warwick Hayes, Technical Lead, Engage Engineering and Bryan Maytham, Project Lead, Engage Engineering

This session will provide a comprehensive exploration of the challenges and opportunities in developing effective energy strategies, spanning regional and national contexts, technological and infrastructure needs, and socioeconomic and environmental considerations. Topics will include integrating renewables into the grid, managing energy demand, investing in smart infrastructure, minimising environmental impacts, and promoting energy efficiency across sectors.

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Project Briefings & Masterclass Discussions

This panel will unpack the role of climate finance in advancing renewable energy projects across Africa. Experts will discuss how to identify and access climate finance sources, craft compelling funding proposals, and embed climate resilience into project design. The session aims to equip stakeholders with practical strategies to mobilise finance for sustainable energy development on the continent.

Session Moderator: Olivia Rumble, Director, Climate Legal

This session will explore the role of smart grid technology in enhancing energy efficiency and reliability. This session will cover advanced grid capabilities, real-time monitoring, and demand response strategies. Panellists will discuss case studies and showcase how smart grids can facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources while improving operational efficiency.

Moderator: Jovan Vujasinovic, CEO, VF Holdings

Explore groundbreaking energy solutions through case studies on Electricité de France’s implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) in India, innovative strategies for navigating fiscal constraints, and the deployment of Containerised Micro Grids (CMG) to support EV charging and enhance grid resilience.

This session will examine the various risks associated with investing in renewable energy projects, such as resource variability, policy uncertainty, and project development challenges. The session will explore strategies to mitigate these risks, including accurate resource assessment, policy advocacy, and effective stakeholder engagement, to foster investor confidence and promote sustainable energy development.

Moderator: Ziyad Cassim, Country Delivery Lead, GEAPP

The 2024 Municipal Forum tackled pressing issues affecting South African municipalities, focusing on challenges from both technical and non-technical perspectives.

Session Moderator: Thembeka Madlala, Project Manager: Renewables, Eskom

This session will examine the pivotal role of system and capacity planning in Africa’s energy transition. Kicking off with a scene-setting presentation by Dipak Patel, the session will highlight the challenges and opportunities in building and managing generation and transmission infrastructure.

Moderator: Isabel Fick, General Manager: System Operator, NTCSA

These Roundtables bring together investors and industry leaders to explore innovative financial mechanisms unlocking public and private capital. Discussions will highlight project opportunities, funding strategies, partnership models, and real-world case studies, providing actionable insights for investment.

Session Chair: Tshwanelo Rakaibe, Senior Researcher: Energy Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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Case study: Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) implemented by Electricité de France (EDF) in India

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How to make your project visible to investors

Moderator and setting the scene: Hans-Arild Bredesen, CEO, Bredesen Consulting, Norway

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CASE STUDY: Linking governance to municipal performance and financial turnaround

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Panel Discussion: Smart grids and the future of energy management

The session will focus on how businesses and industries can leverage renewable energy sources to achieve sustainable growth. The session will explore the various benefits of adopting renewable energy, such as reducing operating costs, enhancing brand reputation, and improving environmental sustainability. It will also examine the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating renewable energy into commercial and industrial operations, including the role of technology, policy, and market mechanisms in facilitating the transition to a clean energy future.

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Key Developments in the Edi Sector and Restructuring Progress

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Scene setter – SYSTEM AND CAPACITY PLANNING

This session will delve into the complexities of grid constraints, particularly focusing on the obstacles they present to businesses and individuals seeking to generate their own power. We will examine how these constraints hinder the adoption of renewable energy sources, energay efficiency measures, and demand-side management strategies. Furthermore, we will explore a range of practical solutions that can be implemented at the individual or community level, independent of national utilities.

Setting the scene: Tahir Mohammed Aminu, General Manager: Projects Coordination Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)

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Resetting the focus on nuclear

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Case study: South Africa’s Gas Aggregation Model: A blueprint for infrastructure development

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Zambia spotlight

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Focusing on regional and national context

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Panel Discussion: Understanding climate finance and how it can be leveraged to support renewable energy projects in Africa

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Case Study: Mitigating investment risks in renewable energy projects

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Charting a path to sustainability: How ESG can unlock Africa’s renewable energy potential

Join us as we take a comprehensive look beyond technological fixes into the multifaceted approaches required to manage losses. Discussions will encompass technology, processes, people, monitoring, and engagement.

Session moderator: Bryan Maytham, Project Lead, Energy Advisory, Engage Energy and Engineering

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Symbiotic infrastructure strategies for municipal energy-water-waste systems

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How Power Pools Can Support Bankability

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Panel discussion: Plugging the leaks and tackling Africa’s energy losses

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Panel Discussion: Grid capacity improvement plans

This session highlights emerging technologies and innovations shaping the future of power generation and system reliability.

Join us as we deep dive into whether transmission infrastructure exists to support new generation projects, examining case studies from around the continent and asking which one comes first? The generation or the transmission?

Session moderator: Marco Rahner, Sales Director, Smart Infrastructure, South Africa

The current and future grid

Bernard Dagher, Grid Solutions, GE Vernova

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Virtual power plants and dispatch management and control systems

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Micro steam turbines

This session will explore policy enablers critical for private investment in the power sector. We’ll discuss sectoral reforms, regulatory and legal frameworks, and delve into private sector opportunities in bitcoin mining and transmission projects.

Session moderator: Robert Mubiru, Consultant, Uganda

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Panel discussion: How do policy makers encourage private sector participation in generation and transmission?

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Panel Discussion: A Holistic Approach to System and Capacity Planning

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Panel Discussion: Energy Sustainably

Join us in an engaging session on skills development and people empowerment in the energy sector drawing valuable insights from the energy transition skills report and international cooperation for the year ahead

Session moderator: Mpho Mookapele, CEO, EW SETA

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Skills for a Just Energy Transition: Leveraging human potential through joint efforts

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Case study: Innovation within the context of a constrained fiscus

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Transmission in the transition: adapting grids to support clean energy expansion

Don’t miss these crucial five minutes! Build your water sector understanding with foundational strategies and critical insights – the stepping stones to exploring recent breakthroughs.

Session moderator: Benoit le Roy, Co-Founder, South African Water Chamber, South Africa 

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Transformer testing solutions

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Panel Discussion: Innovative financing mechanisms for clean energy in Africa

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Case Study: Increasing the Business Case for Renewable Energy Projects: Boosting Investment Opportunities through EV and Charging Infrastructure Integration

Moderator: Manoj Hanuman, President: Southern Africa Revenue Protection Association (SARPA); Revenue Protection Manager, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality

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Tackling illegal connections and overcoming infrastructure constraints in municipalities

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Can’t deliver, can’t receive: The generation/transmission mismatch

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Focusing on technological and infrastructure challenges

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WORKSHOP: Developing strengthened governance structures

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Turbocell

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Why the utilisation of different on-site test voltages is beneficial for grid reliability

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The need for increased and advanced cyber security in the energy sector

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Grids of the future – fast tracking the energy transition and navigating the rise of the prosumer ecosystem

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Harnessing recoverable energy to generate the cleanest and cheapest dispatchable power

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Project to be confirmed

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Panel Discussion: The Business Case for EV Charging Infrastructure in Africa: Opportunities for Power Providers to Expand Services and Generate New Revenue Streams

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GENERATION, T&D KNOWLEDGE HUB : Presentation to be announced

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Focusing on Socioeconomic and environmental considerations

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Case studies and best practices: enhanced grid resilience, lessons learned and best practices

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Generation asset management

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Cyber Vulnerability Management in Power Utility Automation Networks

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Tracking changes in utility-scale solar photovoltaics

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Containerised Micro Grids (CMG) for EV charging and grid resilience

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Project Briefing – The Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Power Scheme (BGHES)

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Case Study: How different transmission expansion plans in the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) affect the integration of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power

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GENERATION, T&D KNOWLEDGE HUB : Presentation to be announced 2

This session explores the transformative power of digital technologies in the energy sector, with a focus on automation, artificial intelligence, smart metering, and advanced testing.

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Transforming asset reliability and maintenance: a case study of APM implementation in the largest utility in Middle East

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Inspections, testing and certification

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Lunch

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Lunch

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Lunch

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Lunch

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The multi-dimensional, multi-sectoral energy transition

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Lunch

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Lunch

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The role of commercial banks in future proofing businesses

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Lunch

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Cloud-based End-to-End testing of line differential relays: A Novel Single-End Controlled Approach

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Lunch

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Lunch

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Enhanced Method for Insulation Condition Assessment and Temperature Correction of Dissipation Factor (DF) Readings

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Developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Copilot for critical infrastructure control room operations

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Project Pitches (Round 3)

Syncon  Energies, South Africa

Syncon Energies proposes a 50 MWp solar farm in George, harnessing optimal solar energy for the local network. By 2025, it aims to connect to the existing George Municipality grid, ensuring costs remain below Eskom’s Megaflex tariffs. Seeking support, endorsement, and technical collaboration, Syncon’s initial funding commitment transitions ownership to the municipality gradually.

SeaH4, South Africa

SeaH4 will farm seaweed along desert shores in land based ponds, to create biomass, which it turns into biogas via anaerobic digestion. The subsequent biogas is cleaned and then split into CH4( methane ) and CO2. The waste of the biogas is circled back into the ponds as fertiliser. The methane is liquefied into bioLNG as fuel for ships and the CO2 will serve as clean carbon molecule in the synthetisation with green hydrogen into e-methanol.

Evolve, South Africa

Evolve will be launching its Pilot Project for a Virtual Power Plant operating in the city of Cape Town municipal grid network. This VPP will aggregate hundreds of distributed energy resources in the form of batteries, rooftop solar and other and have intelligent algorithms controlling their dispatch to serve as generation sources, or control their demand to mitigate load on the grid. Through this VPP setup services such as critical backup or load mitigation can be provided to commercial customers aswell as later on ancillary services for the municipal grid.

S Mile Solutions, South Africa

The start-up, based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa, provides smart, small-scale and off-grid infrastructure solutions that are mounted on pick-up trucks, thereby enabling companies and institutions to access rural and remote communities with their services and products.
The aim of Smart Last Mile Solutions, (“S Mile”, for short), is to enable infrastructure-based services along the last mile and, to improve the living conditions and prospects of remote communities in sub-Saharan Africa.

Keetmanshoop MSB

Keetmanshoop, a vibrant town in Namibia, envisions a future powered by sustainable energy. However, the realization of this vision faces a significant obstacle: limited financial resources. In response, the Keetmanshoop Municipal Service Board (MSB) is pioneering a groundbreaking initiative – the Modified Single Buyer (MSB) model.
The Keetmanshoop MSB project aims to leverage solar energy to meet the town’s power needs while navigating budgetary constraints. Unlike traditional models reliant on large-scale investment, the MSB model adopts a more flexible and community-centered approach. By aggregating demand and collaborating with local stakeholders, the MSB negotiates favorable terms with solar energy providers, maximizing cost-efficiency.

Millenium Engineers, Kenya

The project aims to modernize the low-income sardine fishing industry in Lake Victoria by replacing outdated practices with climate-adaptive technologies. Solar-powered fishing lamps and drying facilities are introduced to replace pressurized kerosene lamps and unhygienic drying methods. This transition not only provides sustainable alternatives but also reduces reliance on environmentally harmful practices. Key achievements include the distribution of 1000 efficient solar fishing lamps, co-designed with local fishers and attached to recycled plastic flotillas, as well as the establishment of five state-of-the-art solar drying facilities capable of processing 1.2 tons of sardines per day while using 70% less land space.

Microcare Energy, South Africa

Microcare has developed and designed a Modular Mini-Grid Solution to meet any single or three-phase mini-grid requirement from 30kW up to 1MW. Ideal for Containerised EBoP (Electrical Balance of Plant) and ESS (Energy Storage Systems), this locally manufactured product is the perfect solution for your energy requirements. This unique solution is rated in kW not KVA for maximum power, giving all the advantages of a parallel system (redundancy, being modular) without any of the disadvantages of a traditional parallel system (complicated installation, design, programming, unbalanced systems, slow changeover, load distribution throughout the Inverters, difficult DC wiring).

Impact Free Water, South Africa

Welcome to IFW, merging innovation and sustainability with our WEROP technology—a cutting-edge solution using ocean waves for seawater desalination, power production, and sea-farming. Ideal for island communities, WEROP is modular, perpetual, immune to island water table changes, and excels in remote operations, offering a game-changing, reliable, and sustainable solution.

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EOSS programme

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Project Pitch Sessions/Lunch

Join us as we unpack the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2023, which reveals South Africa’s plan for a stable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly electricity future. This plan analyses future energy needs and proposes various options to meet them, including renewables, nuclear, and cleaner fossil fuels.

Session moderator: Kiren Maharaj, Chairperson, SANEA, South Africa

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Lunch

This session focuses on the evolving landscape of energy distribution, with an emphasis on interoperability, decentralisation, and user-driven energy solutions.

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Flue Gas Conditioning – when, why and how

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Defining Interoperability Requirements for G3-PLC in Utility Specifications

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Smart energy management: building resilient, renewable-powered grids for Africa

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Condition based monitoring

Host: Senior representative, Standard Bank

These roundtable discussions will uncover new investment opportunities, bankable projects, risk mitigation strategies, and key partnerships.

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AMI 3.0 concept : Lesson learned and the benefits

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Efficiency through innovation and partnership: biogas, responsible waste stream management and efficient water reclamation

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Project Brief

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A novel iterative AI framework for fraud detection in power and water systems using smart meter data

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Panel discussion: Financial and institutional support for doing business in Africa

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Welcome & Introduction

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Case study G3-PLC Smart Meter roll-out in Egypt

These sessions will offer practical insights into project innovation, technology installation, and the integration of battery energy storage systems, both as part of new project installations and as retrofits.

Session Chairperson: Engage Engineering

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Keynote address

Session Moderator: Peter Attard Montalto, Managing Director, Krutham

This session will examine the strategic role of nuclear energy in meeting Africa’s increasing energy needs while supporting global low-carbon objectives.

Session Moderator: Ryan Collyer, CEO, Rosatom Central and Southern Africa

During this session representatives from nuclear, wind, solar and transmission sectors discussed the ideal energy mix. Part 1 of this discussion will consider the variables at play, while Part 2 (Day 3) will evolve into a more interactive, roundtable-driven discussion aimed at building consensus.

Moderator: Marco Rahner, Smart Infrastructure Division Sales Director, Siemens

Session Chair: Talent Duma, Senior Project Officer, DSM and Applied Energy, South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI)

• Mpho Mahahle, Technical Advisor Energy Efficiency, South African-German Energy Programme
• Trevor Govender: Acting Manager – Generation Development and Municipal Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Energy Markets
Department, City of Cape Town

An overview of various regional transmission projects, such as the Mozambique Transmission Project and a potential initiative from the East African Power Pool, is essential. Additionally, including a project overview from the West African Power Pool would significantly enhance the representation of East, West and Southern regions.

Session Chairperson: Engage Engineering

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South Africa’s energy sector transformation

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FiCS Lab & DBSA Carbon Markets Programme

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Identifying municipal distress indicators

There are diverse perspectives on incentives, opportunities, and enabling policies to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy in Africa. During this session, we will consider just a few of them.

Facilitator: Robert Mubiru, Project Manager, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Uganda

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Managing demand: Energy efficiency as a municipal imperative

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80 Years of Russian Nuclear Legacy: Powering Africa’s Sustainable Future With Floating Nuclear Plants

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Mozambique Transmission Project (TTP)

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Panel Discussion: Implementing the energy mix for energy intensive users

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Cape Town hybrid solar and wind case study

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How can South Africa promote a greater uptake of renewable energy or distributed energy resources among C&I customers

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Cape Power Exports

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User considerations: behind the meter installations, wheeled energy PPAs or both?

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Partial discharge detection using modern technology

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Fireside Chat: The Standard Bank Journey – Voices of Impact

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Breakthrough development in digital twin relay testing opens the door for every-day use by relay engineers

Join us in these introductory five minutes that promises to equip you with foundational strategies and critical insights, forming the basis for today’s in-depth exploration of why bankability continues to be a thorn in the power sector’s side.

Session moderator: Wikus Kruger, Director of the Power Futures Lab, University of Cape Town, South Africa

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Municipal debt management and recovery strategies [KENYA]

In this session, we will explore the concept of decentralising energy systems and the role that hybrid systems can play in this transition. We will discuss the benefits of decentralisation, such as increased energy security, improved energy efficiency, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Session moderator: Norman Moyo, CEO, Distributed Power Africa

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Panel Discussion: Navigating the complexities of wholesale markets

Join us in these introductory five minutes that promises to equip you with foundational strategies and critical insights, forming the basis for today’s in-depth exploration of grid resilience and recovery.

Session moderator: Barry MacColl, Senior Regional Manager, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) International

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What Does the New World Look Like?

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Mitigating strategies for grid collapse

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Operational strategies of battery energy storage systems

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The role of utilities in promoting the update of distributed energy resources (DERs)

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One-on-one: Unpacking the scope of South Africa’s new IRP Framework

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Unlocking Africa’s energy future: The Role of Small Modular Reactors in Scalable, Cost-Effective, and Regulated Transition Pathways

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Panel Discussion: Identifying the key elements of bankability

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Distributed Energy Resources in South Africa

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Stimulation of access to electricity via renewable energy solutions

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Smart metering as an important tool to help with demand response

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Optimising operations and maintenance: Presentation name to be announced

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Protection testing in the real world

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South Africa’s local government project to develop an IPP Project Preparation, Procurement and PPA manual

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ZIZABONA Project

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Launch of the Standard Bank Future Females IN Energy Initiative

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Eskom microgrids

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The Case for Building Delivery Capacity in Generation and Grid Infrastructure

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Closing Remarks & Next Steps

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Project to be confirmed

Moderator: To be announced

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Building blocks for smart grid/smart city

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Smart metering in Europe as a Benchmark for Africa

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The successful roll-out of G3-PLC smart meters in Egypt

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Welcome & introduction

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DISCUSSION – Closing the gaps and fast tracking your turnaround

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Unlocking opportunities for women in green energy

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Case study

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Case Study: Exploring transportable nuclear power plants in addressing Africa’s electricity deficits and development objectives

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Unpacking how SDN and AI support can build out a smart grid network

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Project to be confirmed

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Overcoming barriers to retention & career advancement

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Unbundling Electricity Distribution in Kenya: A Path to Affordable and Reliable Power

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Interview: Exploring South Africa’s gas-powered generation plans

This session will spotlight the role of green hydrogen derivatives in the future of power generation.

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Verifying line differential protection with time synchronised, primary end-to-end testing using a standard secondary injection test equipment

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Interoperability through unified communication

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Green Hydrogen Derivatives

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A systemic approach to grid modernisation

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Breaking barriers: A segue into the Women in Energy GBV session

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Heatcube Steam Generation System (SGS) based on Molten Salt Storage Technology

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Refreshment break

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Refreshments

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Refreshment break

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Grid Modernisation – Smart Metering in Africa

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Case Study: Exploring transportable nuclear power plants in addressing Africa’s electricity deficits and development objectives

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Innovative Hybrid Energy System for LoRaWAN Satellite Communication: A Technical Case Study from BRICS YEA

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The role of distributed energy systems on the path to 100% electrification in Africa and for cost effectiveness and resiliency globally

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Project Pitches (Round 4)

E-waste Africa, South Africa 

End-of-life (EOL) solar panels are quickly becoming a major issue, as they have little intrinsic value and therefore cost money to recycle. At the same time, many EOL solar panels can have their life extended through simple repairs. These can then be sold for reuse. EWaste Africa has developed processes for the repair of solar panels, as well as to recycle them once they can no longer be repaired. The solar panel triage facility will be developed to enable the testing of the panels, and thereafter the repair and resale or the recycling to all happen under one roof.

Reheat Africa, South Africa

Reheat Africa offers Photovoltaic heating controllers and systems that connects PV directly to heating elements for water and space heating and cooking, substituting fossil fuels and generating cost savings for customers.

EWI2 (Pty) Ltd ($7 000 000)

The H2U Processing Machine is a game-changer in green technology, pioneering the conversion of waste plastic into clean hydrogen fuel.
Through patented thermal and catalytic processes, it efficiently breaks down plastic molecules, producing high-purity hydrogen devoid of impurities. This scalable and modular solution offers a sustainable pathway for waste management while advancing the transition to renewable energy sources. Embracing the circular economy, the H2U Processing Machine not only tackles plastic pollution but also contributes to combating climate change by providing a viable alternative to fossil fuels.

Windsohy, South Africa ($10 000 000)

Combining Siemens’ cutting-edge H2 Combustion Chamber with a 300MW green hydrogen facility, this solution offers unmatched energy storage capacity of 12-100 hours. It provides ancillary services, ensuring grid stability, while delivering competitively priced green hydrogen and electricity, undercutting natural gas and coal. Operating with zero carbon emissions, it represents a significant step towards sustainable energy storage and generation.

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Refreshment break

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Break

Moderator: To be announced

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Free Basic Alternative Energy (FBAE) Policy – considerations for the future

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Keynote Address

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Empowering Energy Management: Smart Electricity Meters Driving Efficiency through Data Insights, Auditing, Demand Management, and Future Planning

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The role of nuclear in a municipal electricity utility’s energy mix to address its decarbonisation journey

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STS – Smart Metering Solutions

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Panel Discussion:

Session Chair: Kelebogile Mokomane, Senior Technical Advisor: Power Sector Reform, Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Session Chair: Lindy Mthembu, Chief Electrical Engineer: MV/LV Construction Planning, eThekwini Municipality

This session will provide an update on the progress being made across the African continent to facilitate the safe, efficient and reliable use of nuclear power generation.

Moderator: Francis Agar, Nuclear Technology Consultant, BRICS Youth Energy Agency, Kenya

This panel will examine the transformative potential of regional power interconnection in advancing Africa’s energy security, access, and economic integration.

Session Moderator: Melusi Tshabalala, CEO, Mesama Energy

This fireside chat will explore how innovative public-private partnerships (PPPs) are driving progress in Africa’s power sector. Featuring insights from key regional leaders, the discussion will highlight successful PPP models, examine common challenges and risks, and emphasise the importance of trust and collaboration between public and private stakeholders to unlock investment and boost energy infrastructure development.

Session Moderator: Primah Atugonza, Senior Legal Counsel and PPP and infrastructure Lead, ALSF, Côte d’Ivoire

This technical deep-dive session will provide a comprehensive analysis of the technical challenges and solutions. We will explore data migration issues, system integration complexities, performance optimisation techniques, and security considerations. By sharing valuable lessons learned and best practices, this session aims to provide insights into overcoming similar challenges.

Moderator: Barry MacColl, Senior Regional Manager, EPRI

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Panel Discussion: Innovative Public-Private Partnerships energising Africa’s power sector

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Inside the deal

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Join the World Energy Council and the Energy Council of South Africa as the WEC SA committee discuss opportunities for collaborating at scale and ways in which the energy transition can be to the benefits of all South Africans.

Peter Venn, CEO, Sereti Green
Harro Von Blottnitz, Director, Energy Systems Research Group
Marius Oosthuizen, Director, World Energy Council
Thabo Molekoa, Managing Director, Siemens Energy
Jacob Mbele, Director General, Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
Jamac Mackay, CEO, Energy Council of South Africa

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Unlocking Investment in Battery Storage: Risks, Rewards & Opportunities

16:15
16:20

Access to finance and innovative strategies for municipal electricity services

16:15
16:30

Scene Setter

16:15
17:30

Carbon Credits

16:15
17:30

Technical deep dive

16:15
16:35

The solid state transformer model for smart energy and artificial intelligence applications

16:15
16:35

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system tailored for effective energy management in developing countries

Join us in these introductory five minutes as we unpack how hydrogen spearheads the renewable energy revolution, promising a more sustainable future for global energy systems.

Session moderator: Steven Mathetsa, Senior Lecture: African Energy Leadership Centre| Wits Business School

16:15
17:30

Innovative Financing

16:15
17:30

Panel Discussion: Transforming Africa’s energy landscape through regional interconnection

16:15
17:30

Unbundling of tariffs in the context of potential Eskom tariff hikes and impact on municipalities

This panel discussion will examine Kenya’s progress towards achieving universal electricity access by 2030. The session will explore strategies and opportunities for accelerating renewable energy adoption in Africa

Moderator: Steven Mathetsa, Programme Director: Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Leadership & Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Leadership (Electricity), Wits Business School

16:15
16:45

Case study: A New Era of Energy Partnerships: Lessons from Eskom and Golden Arrow’s Electric Bus Partnership

Join a critical panel exploring large-scale generation options in Africa, weighing nuclear, gas, coal, renewables, and storage against the backdrop of a just energy transition.

Session moderator: Tshegofatso Neeuwfan , Manager: Utility Innovation, Energy Alliance

16:16
17:30

Fireside Chat: Kenya’s progress towards achieving universal access by 2030

16:20
16:40

The economics of hydrogen trade: Matching production costs and willingness to pay

16:20
16:40

Digital Substation Architectures with CPC/VPAC Technology (SSC600)

16:20
16:40

DSO Insights: Optimizing Substation Operations with IEC 61850 Test Equipment and SCD Validation

16:20
16:35

Small modular reactors

16:20
16:40

Advocating for Circular Economy in Wastewater Treatment for Societal benefits

16:20
16:40

Presentation to be announced

16:20
16:25

Exploring alternative revenue models in the electricity sector

16:25
16:30

The Impact of off-grid migration on municipal finances

16:30
17:30

Panel Discussion: Nuclear generation in Africa – Progress and prospects

16:30
16:35

Unpacking National Treasury Metro Trading Services Programme

16:35
17:30

WAY FORWARD PANEL: What municipalities can do now to increase financial sustainability, resilience and revenue generation

16:35
17:05

Navigating the Complexities of Cable Fault Location and Time Domain Reflectometry in MV and HV Power Cables

16:35
17:30

Panel discussion: Fossil fuels and future generation: Navigating the energy transition

16:40
17:00

Unlocking Africa’s energy future: The role of Small Modular Reactors in scalable, cost-effective, and regulated transition pathways

16:40
17:30

Panel Discussion: The role of hydrogen in the global energy transition

13:30
14:15

Water Efficiency and Cooling – is Water Efficiency Possible?

11:30
11:45

Coal ash water treatment

11:45
12:00

Challenges and innovations in waste management

12:00
12:15

Topic: TBC

12:00
12:15

Product Showcase: Smart Metering Solutions

12:30
13:00

Refreshment Break

13:00
13:15

Updated water efficiency and sustainability mechanisms in agriculture commercial secto

13:15
13:30

Case Study: Zambezi Eye Leak resistant toilets cistern to reduce water losses and non-revenue water in municipalities

13:30
13:45

Case Study: Zambezi Eye Leak resistant toilets cistern

13:45
14:00

Water in the food, energy, technology, capital, and policy equation

14:00
14:15

Understand how decentralized renewable energy and water systems can address Africa’s energy and water challenges

14:15
14:30

Harnessing data and artificial intelligence for smart water security

14:30
14:45

Reducing non-revenue water

14:45
15:45

Conserving freshwater resources, water treatment efficiency

10:00
11:00

Fireside Chat: Sector Voices – ESG Reporting and Smart Water Systems

11:00
11:15

AI & Automation – Leverage smart technologies for efficient water

11:15
11:30

Advanced wastewater treatment technological applications in using modified constructed wetlands to extract heavy metals and organic compounds in municipal water

11:30
11:45

Topic: TBC

11:45
12:00

Topic: TBC

12:00
12:30

Refreshment Break

12:15
12:30

Conserving freshwater resources, water treatment efficiency

12:45
13:00

Topic: TBC

13:00
13:15

Contaminant of energy concern water recovery technology safety

13:00
13:15

Case Study: Restoration of Lake Chad

13:15
13:45

Challenges faced under Water Services Authorities with the 4 ID (Industrial Revolution)

14:00
15:00

Closing session – open to all

This masterclass focuses on the practical application of desalination technologies in the commercial and industrial sectors, particularly in water-scarce regions.

Facilitator: Justin Robert (VP - CTS Water Technology) ACWA Power, UAE

14:20
14:55

Desalination for Industry: Optimizing Water Resources in Water-scarce Regions

14:55
15:30

Fireside chat:

The Youth in Water Forum at Water Security Africa will spotlight young innovators revolutionizing water resource management through cutting-edge technology and community-driven solutions. This session will explore AI-powered advancements, revenue management strategies, and engagement tools shaping the future of sustainable water governance.

Facilitator: Ashton Mpofu, Senior Technology Consultant, Isle Utilities, South Africa*

15:30
16:30

Insight into water management tools to address revenue management and community engagement

Join us in these introductory five minutes that promises to equip you with foundational strategies and critical insights, forming the basis for today’s in-depth exploration of the rising levels of energy poverty in Africa.

Session moderator: Kay Walsh, President of the South African Associated for Energy Economics (SAAEE) and Managing Director of Nova Economics.

16:40
17:20

Panel discussion: Tackle the complex issue of energy poverty head-on

16:45
17:05

NrG Powers Vodacom’s Green Ambitions with 6 MW Solar PV Project

In this session, we will explore critical questions

Session moderator: Ian Nathan, Director, Oil & Gas, Energy Intelligence, United States

16:50
17:30

Panel discussion points: Examining Africa’s Transitional Fuel Game Changer – Natural Gas

16:50
17:05

Question and answers

17:05
17:15

On the other side- Her Story

17:05
17:20

Self-Defense for Empowerment

17:20
17:30

Wrap and Group photograph

17:30

19 - 21 May 2026 CTICC, Cape Town, South AfricaVisit Enlit Africa 2026

Event FeaturesWhy Attend as a Visitor?

Explore the Expo Floor

Power Hub

Renewable Energy and Storage Hub

Water Hub

Network with Industry Peers

Gain Technical Knowledge

``Enlit Africa 2025 was an inspiring and impactful experience. It brought together passionate minds and practical solutions, offering a powerful platform for collaboration and innovation in driving Africa’s energy future.``

Visitor PassSee What’s Waiting for You at Enlit Africa 2026

Expo Floor Programme at a Glance

Power Hub

Grid Modenisation

Digitalisation

Renewable energy and storage hub

Addressing Grid Constraints in Africa

Project Overviews

Projects and Technology

Water Hub

Power Hub

Generation

Renewable energy and storage hub

Financing Challenges in the Renewable Sector

Accelerating the Adoption of Renewable Energy in Africa

Renewable Energy in Kenya

Water Hub

Power Hub

Power Hub

Renewable energy and storage hub

Enhancing the Productive Use of Energy

Renewable Energy for Commerce and Industry: Driving Sustainable Growth

Water Hub

Expo floor 2025 Programme at a Glance

Power Up Africa Challenging the Status Quo

Welcome Address

Keynote Address

Mission 300: Preparing Compact Countries for Investment

Opening address

Keynote address

An Evolving Energy Landscape

Service Delivery

Building the Grid

Workshop: Energy & Infrastructure Skills Development Taskforce

World Café: Understanding and negotiating PPAs

Reimagining Service Delivery in South Africa

The changing energy landscape in SA towards an open power market, a shift towards aggregators and traders and the importance of BESS in this evolving environment

Session Objectives

Keynote Session

Enhancing the productive use of energy

Keynote Address

Keynote Address

Keynote Address

Keynote Address & Moderator

Experiences in VLF testing on MV cables

Round 1

Panel discussion: Assessing carbon markets in Africa

Leveraging EV charging for Grid flexibility and efficiency

Presentation title to be announced

Incentivising private sector participation and ensuring financially viable utilities

The evolving role of BESS in transmission systems

Keynote Address

Keynote Address

Keynote Address

Panel discussion: Scaling productive energy use

Building a Waste Free World: the Future of Wastewater Management

The Benefits of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Electrical, Electronic and Battery Products

Electrification software

Round 2

Scaling Cost-efficient Power Generation: Overcoming Bankability Challenges in Emerging Markets

South Africa’s Energy Future with Reliable Baseload Power Amidst Renewable Energy Expansion

Case study: Mpact solar project rollout

Opening statements

Micro steam turbines

Feedback and discussion

Presentation title to be announced

Mini masterclass – Detecting and predicting abnormalities in networks

What’s the use of energy if you can’t manage it?

Water Efficiency and Technology Innovations for Large Water Users

Refreshments

Project brief

Power Up Africa
Challenging the Status Quo