{"id":2615,"date":"2019-03-25T15:11:39","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T14:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/windeurope.org\/confex2019\/networking\/wind-in-africa\/"},"modified":"2019-04-03T12:29:35","modified_gmt":"2019-04-03T10:29:35","slug":"wind-energy-in-africa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/windeurope.org\/confex2019\/networking\/wind-energy-in-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Wind energy in Africa – Perspective for Mozambique, Kenya and Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Wind energy in Africa – Perspective for Mozambique, Kenya and Nigeria<\/h2>\r\n

When: Wednesday 3 April – Thursday 4 April<\/h4>\r\n

Where: Room 5, level 5<\/h4>\r\n

Open to: All registered participants with additional registration required. <\/h4>\r\n
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Please register to these sessions filling in the form below.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n

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1. De-risking investment in Africa \u2013 EU financing tools<\/h3>\r\n

When: Wednesday 3 April<\/h4>\r\n

The External Investment Plan (EIP) was adopted by the European Union in September 2017 to help boost investment in partner countries in Africa and the European Neighbourhood. The plan aims to contribute to the UN’s sustainable development goals<\/a> (SDG) and mobilise and leverage sustainable public and private investments to improve economic and social development with a particular focus on decent job creation. <\/p>\r\n

In this session, interested European developers and investors will have the opportunity to understand the European Commission’s approach to supporting the private sector sustainable energy investments in Africa, through presentation of the External Investment Plan and specific project preparation, financing and de-risking instruments. <\/p>\r\n

Agenda <\/h4>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n
14:00 \u2013 14:10\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\r\n \u00a0Welcome Remarks<\/strong><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n
14:10 \u2013 14:25<\/strong><\/td>\r\n

\u00a0The EU External Investment Programme<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Marc Buchmann, Team leader, Sustainable Energy and Climate Change, Directorate-General International Cooperation and Development, European Commission<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

14:25 \u2013 14:40<\/strong><\/td>\r\n

The Electrification Financing Initiative (ElectriFI)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Natalia Svarinska, EDFI<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

14:40 \u2013 14:55<\/strong><\/td>\r\n

GET.invest – Mobilising Renewable Energy Investments<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Michael Franz, Team leader, GET.invest<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

14:55 \u2013 15:30<\/strong><\/td>\r\n

Q&A Session with the audience <\/strong><\/p>\r\n

All Speakers<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n

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2. Kenya – Wind potential and opportunities – country focus session<\/h3>\r\n

When: Wednesday 3 April<\/h4>\r\n

Kenya has an installed capacity of grid connected wind energy of 25 MW and off-grid connected wind energy of 0.55MW. The government has plans to increase the wind energy production to 1 246 MW. Already three wind PPAs have been executed with IPPs for development of 460MW by 2018, and there are several proposals at various stages of finalization of PPAs, feasibility studies and\/or financing arrangements. There are plans to increase the wind-diesel hybrids systems in off grid areas from the current 0.55MW to 10 MW by 2018.<\/p>\r\n

In this session, the Government of Kenya and the Kenya Renewable Energy Association will present and highlight the opportunities for wind energy projects in their national markets to the assembled European Wind Energy industry. The session will give room to discuss investments opportunities and barriers for the private sector.<\/p>\r\n

Agenda<\/h4>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n
15:45 \u2013 15:50<\/strong><\/td>\r\n

Welcome Remarks\/Opening Words<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

C\u00e9cile Leemans, International Relations Officer, Directorate General for Energy, European Commission<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

15:50 \u2013 16:05<\/strong><\/td>\r\n

Wind potential and development strategy for Kenya<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Kihara Mungai, Chief Renewable Energy Officer, Ministry of Energy of Kenya<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

16:05 \u2013 16:15 <\/strong><\/td>\r\n

RE market development and local industry in Kenya<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Kamal Kishor Gupta, Chairman, Kenya Renewable Energy Association<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

16:15 \u2013 16:45 <\/strong><\/td>\r\n

Q&A Session with the audience<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

All Speakers <\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n

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3. Nigeria – Wind potential and opportunities – country focus session<\/h3>\r\n

When: Wednesday 3 April<\/h4>\r\n

Wind energy has potential in the north of Nigeria. The first wind power farm is being build in Katsina in Northern Nigeria, and the first 2 MW of wind energy power have been connected to the grid. The Government of Nigeria is targeting the generation of 30% of Nigeria’s electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030, including 3% out of wind energy. <\/p>\r\n

In this session, the Government of Nigeria and the Nigeria Renewable Energy Association will present and highlight the opportunities for wind energy projects in their national markets to the assembled European Wind Energy industry. The session will give room to discuss investments opportunities and barriers for the private sector.<\/p>\r\n

Agenda<\/h4>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n
17:00 \u2013 17:05<\/strong><\/td>\r\n

Welcome Remarks\/Opening Words<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

C\u00e9cile Leemans, International Relations Officer, Directorate General for Energy, European Commission<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

17:05 \u2013 17:20<\/strong><\/td>\r\n

Wind potential and development strategy for Nigeria<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Pr. Eli Jidere Bala, Director General, Energy Commission of Nigeria<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

17:20 \u2013 17:30<\/strong><\/td>\r\n

RE market development and local industry in Nigeria<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Segun, Adaju, President, Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

17:30 \u2013 18:00<\/strong><\/td>\r\n

Q&A Session with the audience (Panel Setup)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

All Speakers<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n

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4. Skill development for emerging RE markets in Africa<\/h3>\r\n

When: Thursday 4 April<\/h4>\r\n

In order to develop new wind markets, specific skills are needed for the wind industry to move forward. With examples in African countries from the public and the private sector, the session will aim at exploring instruments and concepts to strengthen the local skill base in African countries for developing and implementing projects in wind energy. <\/p>\r\n

Agenda<\/h4>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n
09:00 \u2013 09:10\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\r\n

\u00a0Welcome Remarks\/Opening Words<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Antonio Lopez-Nicolas, Deputy Head of Unit, Renewables and CCS policy, Directorate General for Energy, European Commission<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

09:10 \u2013 09:25<\/strong><\/td>\r\n

TVET support in the Nigeria Energy Support Program (NESP)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Michael , GET.investNESP Representative (TBC)<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

09:25 \u2013 09:40<\/strong><\/td>\r\n

Building Local Skills – a Private Sector Approach<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Siemens-Gamesa Renewable Energy<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

09:40 \u2013 09:55<\/strong><\/td>\r\n

Additional Program\/Example to be selected<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Speaker TBC<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

09:55 \u2013 10:30 <\/strong><\/td>\r\n

Q&A Session with the audience <\/strong><\/p>\r\n

All Speakers<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n

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5. Mozambique – Wind potential and opportunities – country focus session<\/h3>\r\n

When: Thursday 4 April<\/h4>\r\n

The renewable energy atlas of Mozambique has identified 5 GW of wind potential across the country and in particular in its southern region. Recently, the Mozambican government approved an “Integrated Electricity Master Plan 2018- 2043” that aims to increase the country’s capacity to generate, consume and export electricity. In the meantime, EDM published its strategy for the years 2018-2028, aiming to support and lead the initiative of the government. The plan includes 150 MW of wind energy production.<\/p>\r\n

In this session, the Government of Mozambique and the Mozambican Renewable Energy Association will present and highlight the opportunities for wind energy projects in their national markets to the assembled European Wind Energy industry. The session will give room to discuss investments opportunities and barriers for the private sector.<\/p>\r\n

Agenda<\/h4>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n
10:45 \u2013 10:50<\/strong><\/td>\r\n

Welcome Remarks\/Opening Words<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

C\u00e9cile Leemans, International Relations Officer, Directorate General for Energy, European Commission<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

10:50 \u2013 11:05<\/strong><\/td>\r\n

\u00a0Wind potential and development strategy for Mozambique<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Damiano Muera, Head of the Renewable Energy Department, Directorate of Energy, Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mozambique<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

11:05 \u2013 11:20<\/strong><\/td>\r\n

RE market development and local industry in Mozambique<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Ricardo Pereira, President, Association for Renewable Energy in Mozambique<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n

11:20 \u2013 11:45<\/strong><\/td>\r\n

Q&A Session with the audience<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

All Speakers<\/p><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n

Register now<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n

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Registration<\/h2>\r\n