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Policy & markets
When: Friday, 28 September 2018, 15:05 - 16:00
Where: Room: Bilbao
Session description
At the moment, Egypt, Morocco and South Africa are the most important players in wind energy market in Africa. Today, other very exciting markets opportunities are emerging across sub-Saharan African countries. Wind energy can play a key role to support their economic and social growth and to bring power to the 600 millions of Africans without access to electricity. This session will feature presentations both from governmental representatives of Kenya and Morocco and from private sector companies involved in the energy business in Africa. Steve Sawyer, from GWEC, will chair and moderate the session. Join us to hear about exciting opportunities on the vast African continent.
Session chair
Steve Sawyer
Senior Policy Advisor , GWEC
Duncan Ayling
Project Procurement Business Development Manager - Renewable Energy, EnBW, Representing the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA)
Perspectives from industry & governments
Presentations
Perspectives for wind in Africa
Deo Onyango
Regional Executive, Onshore Wind Sub-Saharan Africa, GE Renewable Energy
South Africa market overview and prospects
Duncan Ayling
Project Procurement Business Development Manager - Renewable Energy, EnBW, Representing the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA)