Renewables: Taking off in Africa after COVID-19?
In countries around the globe, climate change has come back to the political agendas. ‘Building back better’ is a widely-used phrase. But how is that in Africa? Join us on the 25th of March to learn about the future of renewables in Africa.
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In countries around the globe, climate change has come back to the political agendas. The US re-joined the Paris agreement while here in the Netherlands more and more parties are calling for a greener future – saying the COVID-19 pandemic was seen as a game changer. ‘Building back better’ is a widely-used phrase. But how is that in Africa? Initially, the low prices of diesel had the opposite effect: renewables became less affordable as compared to diesel-generated power. What does the future look like?
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10:30. Opening by moderator Arne Doornebal. Then opening remarks by Ms. Rosmarijn Fens, managing director of NABC.
10:35. Q and a with Ms. Maite Pina Arques, senior Investment Officer at FMO
10:45. Q and a with Ms. Elsie Mbugua, founder of Elcy Investments Ltd. and Leadwood Energy
10:55. Presentation by Mr. Sebastian Sterl, Analyst, Energy Planning and Modelling in Africa at IRENA
11:05 Presentation by Mr. Koen Peters, Executive Director at Global-Off Grid Lighting Association.
11:15. Q and A with Mr. Sonny Boateng, CEO of Aprisolar
11:25. Q and A with Mr. Willem van der Merwe, founder and director of Amphibious Energy.
11:35. Questions from the audience.
12:00. Ends.
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Mr. Sonny Boateng
CEO
Aprisolar
Mr. Willem van der Merwe
Founder and Director
Amphibious Energy
Ms. Maite Pina Arques
Senior Investment Officer
FMO
Ms. Elsie Mbugua
Founder
Elcy Investments Ltd. and Leadwood Energy
Mr. Sebastian SterlAnalyst, Energy Planning and Modelling in Africa
IRENA
Mr. Koen PetersExecutive Director
Global-Off Grid Lighting Association