6th Africa Mini Grids Summit 2021 | Magenta Global Pte Ltd | 25 February 2021 | Virtual Event

In Africa, mini grids have been identified as a key platform to address critical electrification shortages. Creating successful mini grid ecosystems beyond pilot projects is now the focus of African governments facing severe shortages especially for their off-grid populations. Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, and Ghana are just some of the countries with frameworks and supportive policies to expand energy access through mini grids. Foundations, donors and organizations are stepping-up their financial support for mini grids as momentum gears-up towards universal energy access by 2030.

Africa has the largest share of planned mini grids. World Bank data shows that more than 4,000 mini grids are currently being planned. The two largest markets for planned mini grids in Africa are Senegal and Nigeria – these two countries alone account for about 2,000 of the 4,000 planned mini grids in Africa.

We invite you to join us at the 6th Africa Mini Grids Summit to learn from governments, regulators, utilities, investors, project developers, financiers, donor agencies, and technology and solutions providers. Get the latest updates on country programs and business cases for mini grids in Africa. Analyse the building blocks and mechanics behind various implementation models and gain insights on how to overcome the pain points still plaguing the industry. Network virtually with key stakeholders in the eco-system without incurring flights and accommodation costs!

Government officers, international experts, private sector players and investors will come together to share insights and solutions, discuss case studies, and engage in robust panel debates on how to scale-up successful mini grid projects in Africa.

Why attend?

• Independent and Authoritative
The only Mini-Grinds focused event in Africa bringing together Government & Private Sector stakeholder

• Seize Opportunities
Probe the exciting opportunities present in Africa's mini-grinds market & private sector participation

• Learn
From policy makers, operators and investor the plans, targets and critical success factors

• Risk Management
Address the complexities involved with mini-grinds investments and how you can manage the risk & optimise ROI

• Evaluate
The business case for mini-grids implementation and the latest technological applications relevant to your business

• Network
Meet with key stakeholders and decision makers involved in the revolution of Africa's electricity supply

• Best Practices
Best practices strategies and technical know-how from success project in the region

Who will be attending this summit?
• Mini Grid Developers
• Independent Power Producers
• Power Utilities
• Municipalities & Counties
• Government & Regulators (Ministry of Energy / Finance / Industry)
• International Financial Institutions
• Banks & Investment Firms
• Private debt & Equity Players
• Development Aid Agencies / DFIs
• Research Institutes
• Technology & Solutions Providers
• RE Developers (Solar, Hydro, Wind and Biogas)
• EPC Contractors
• Energy Storage solutions
• Engineering & Energy Consultants
• Legal Firm
• Solar Panel Manufacturers
• Public sector organisations
• NGOs
• Academicians & Researchers

2021 Speakers

Dr John M Mutua
Deputy Director Energy Research and Policy Analysis, Economic Regulation Directorate, Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), Kenya

Hizkyas Dufera
Senior Energy Advisor, Ministry of Water Irrigation and Energy (MoWIE), Ethiopia

Cyril Grant
Consultant Project Manager, Ministry of Energy, Sierra Leone

Uwera Rutagarama
Director Primary and Social Energies Development, Energy Development Corporation / Rwanda Energy Group

Gillian-Alexandre Huart
CEO, ENGIE Energy Access

Ash Sharma
Special Adviser, Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO)

Partie Kabango
Chief Engineer Power Generation and Distribution, Rural Electrification Authority (REA), Zambia

Aaron Leopold
CEO, Africa Mini Grids Developers Association (AMDA)

Camille Bataille
CEO, ANKA Madagascar

Lothar Jakab
Managing Director, Steinbeis Consulting Impact Investing

Nick Gardner
Country Director, United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Chris Kanani
Senior Business Developer, Winch Energy, UK

Carlo Brovero
CEO, StorEn Technologies

Joan Tarragó
CEO, Ferntech

Dan Gombe
Institute of Energy Studies and Research, Kenya

Dr Keren Kaberere
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

Max Luo
Regional Supervisor for Middle East & Africa, Alpha ESS

Ifechukwude Uwajeh
Advisory Deputy Director, Africa Transaction, GreenMax Capital Group

Lucia Kamati
Senior Project Manager, Africa Greentec

Nico Peterschmidt
Managing Director, INENSUS

Dr Luke Blunden
Energy and Climate Change Division, University of Southampton, UK

Dr Majbaul Alam
Energy and Climate Change Division, University of Southampton, UK

Dr Al-Mas Sendegeya
Kyambogo University, Uganda

Samson Njoroge
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

Chris Thompson
Climate and Environment Adviser, Africa Regional Department, UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Benedikt Lenders
Managing Director, ENGIE PowerCorner

Claudio Pedretti
President of the Board of Directors, Alliance for Rural Electrification and CEO, Green Climate Ventures

Riccardo Ridolfi
CEO, Equatorial Power

Richard Mori
CEO, Mesh Power, Rwanda

2021 Partners

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS:
• Southern African Alternative Energy Association (SAAEA)
• Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE)
• African Network for Solar Energy (ANSOLE)
• Uganda National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Alliance (UNREEEA)
• Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA)
• East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency (EACREEE)

MEDIA PARTNERS:
• Alternative Energy Africa
• Smart Grid Spain
• Solar+Power Management
• Africa Global Funds
• The Oil & Gas Year
• Africa Business Insider
• Sun-Connect News
• African Energy
• Africa Capital Digest
• Renewables in Africa (RiA)

PARTNERS:
• University of Southampton
• AECF
• SAAEA
• Alliance for Rural Electrification
• Ansole
• UNREEEA
• AMDA
• EACREEE
• Ministry of Energy
• ESMAP
• World Bank Group
• Department for International
• Climate Investment Funds