Webinar: Beyond Megawatts: Implementation Challenges in Africa’s Power Sector Transition

Across much of Africa, the question is no longer whether renewable energy capacity can be contracted or built, but whether power systems can absorb it. The answer will be central in deciding the future of the energy sector. Impending technical and political choices are vital in setting the direction for grids, policy, and regulation; and will impact anyone who pays for power.

This 90-minute RESET Network webinar brings together researchers and decision-makers to discuss firming and flexibility, storage, transmission and interconnection. They will also discuss the policy implications of what provides backup when the sun sets, drawing on experience from South Africa, East Africa, and beyond.

Speakers:

• Mark Swilling, Centre for Sustainability Transitions, Stellenbosch University
• check back for our other speakers as they are confirmed

There will be a moderated audience Q&A. The session will be recorded and posted on the website and YouTube.

With huge thanks to our partners: EDF, African Energy Futures (AEF) and the African Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (AFAERE).

• AEF provides long-term, flexible grant funding to African institutions conducting energy research, with a focus on supporting capacity-building around energy modelling and planning.
• AFAERE is an international scientific association whose main purpose is to promote research, capacity building, collaboration, information sharing, advocacy, visibility and impact of environmental and natural resource economics.

Registration details to come…