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SUMMARY:e-conference: Solar Power in Africa
DESCRIPTION:Africa is gradually shifting from traditional hydropower plants to solar PV to ensure energy access to all and support sustainable economic growth. The key factor driving this trend is substantial cost reductions in solar PV equipment over the past few years. According to an IRENA report\, solar PV prices have fallen by 82 per cent over the period 2010-19. In the past two years\, particularly in Africa\, there has been a decline of 30 per cent in solar PV costs. \nMost African countries have set high solar energy targets. For instance\, by 2030\, Morocco targets 10 GW of solar power capacity\, South Africa 8.5 GW and Nigeria 6 GW. Kenya is targeting around 10 GW of solar capacity by 2033\, while Egypt is looking to have solar make up 25 per cent of its energy mix. Concerted efforts are being made in many other countries such as Uganda\, Ghana and Namibia for creating an enabling policy and regulatory environment to attract investments in this space. \nIn many respects\, Africa has the potential to be one of the most significant markets in terms of solar power deployment. There is a large unmet demand in the region as close to 600 million Africans do not have access to electricity. The region is also getting significant support from a large number of development finance institutions\, financial donors and climate funds that are looking to mitigate the risks associated with solar projects\, both grid-connected and decentralised. \nAmidst opportunities\, there also exist several challenges. One of the challenges for private sector-owned grid-connected utility-scale solar projects is that offtakers are not creditworthy in many parts of Africa. Hence\, there is a need for guarantees and other risk mitigation steps to secure financing for these projects. \nAnother challenge pertains to the ageing transmission and distribution network in many countries. As the variable solar power assumes a bigger role in the region’s generation mix\, maintaining grid resilience and security will become paramount\, and utilities will be required to adopt solutions for generation forecasting and grid balancing. Apart from expanding the physical grid\, African utilities are expected to invest in new technologies to make the grids more reliable\, resilient\, secure and smart. In several countries\, the lack of cost-reflective power tariffs is a challenge. This is a key issue for solar minigrid developers that are competing with conventional players. \nChallenges notwithstanding\, initiatives to add large solar power generation capacities are under way across Africa. The Covid-19 crisis has further promoted solar power as a key solution to Africa’s power crisis and to switch on a continent wide strategy for its recovery. \nREGlobal with support from Global Transmission Report and Renewable Watch\, is organizing a virtual conference on Solar Power in Africa on February 24-25\, 2021. The objective of the conference is to present emerging opportunities\, study the impact of recent policies and regulations\, discuss challenges\, and explore technological and financing solutions to realise the solar targets across the continent. \nThe two-day virtual event will have around 12 live sessions\, covering relevant topics for all stakeholders in the solar power space. It will highlight the emerging trends\, country plans and perspectives\, progress across solar sub-segments like rooftop\, utility-scale\, energy storage and microgrids\, O&M practices\, grid integration needs and impact of recent policies. It will also feature case studies and emerging solar power business models. \nThe conference is targeted at solar project developers\, EPC players\, government departments\, regulators\, investors\, consultants\, industry associations\, equipment suppliers and solution providers that are shaping the future of Africa’s solar power market. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.afsiasolar.com/events/e-conference-solar-power-in-africa/
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SUMMARY:6th Mini-Grid Africa Mini-Grids Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Sub-Saharan Africa off-grid population is forecasted to rise from 600 million to 698 million people by 2030.  Mini grids – combining solar\, wind and battery storage technology – are now the least-cost option for electrifying Africa today.  Various projects utilizing different business models and technologies are being rolled-out. \nWe invite you to join us next month at the 2021 Virtual Summit where you will get the latest insights and country updates from enabling business environments\, regulatory and institutional frameworks to public private partnership\, access to finance to productive uses\, community engagements and hybrid technologies. \nProgram at a glance: \nv  Country Programmes Platform:  Kenya\, Tanzania\, Ethiopia\, Uganda\, Ghana\, Nigeria\, Sierra Leone\, Zambia\, Rwanda\, and others. \nv  Researchers’ / Technology Forum:  State of the Art to Support Electricity Access \nv  Scaling-Up Finance for Mini Grids:  Speakers from Finance\, Aid Agencies\, Development Banks\, Large-scale Deployment Programs \nv  Developers’ Forum:  Getting to Scale – What it Will Take to Create a Sector with More than 100\,000 Connections per Developer \nv  How to Make Mini Grids Commercially Viable \nMore info here
URL:https://www.afsiasolar.com/events/6th-mini-grid-africa-mini-grids-summit/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: SegenSolar Kit Builder Training
DESCRIPTION:• Simplicity – One-click result according to the Kit selected\, simply choose from a compatible number of panels and batteries\n• Complete and accurate – Proceed to quote against designs that work with suitably specified additional components required\n• Super Speedy – Fastest way to generate a quote with a complete bill of materials\n• Best price guaranteed – Kit Builder will apply additional discount for any combination of panels\, inverter and batteries\, you won’t find those prices anywhere else on the portal\n• 30-day price fix – Pricing on all quotes generated from Kit Builder locked in for 30 days \nRegister here
URL:https://www.afsiasolar.com/events/webinar-segensolar-kit-builder-training-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20210225T120000
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SUMMARY:webinar: AI BOOST AFCI Upgraded Safety to Secure Solar Investment
DESCRIPTION:Jubaili Bros Solar and Huawei FusionSolar would like to invite you to a technical session focused on the AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) function. \nWhere does AFCI occur and what is the harm?\nIn Unreliable soldered joints within modules\, broken PV cables\, Loosen PV connections that can reach the temperature of over 3000C and easily start a fire. \nHuawei innovates and optimizes throughout the entire lifecycle of PV energy generation. Huawei is committed to building efficient\, smart O&M\, safe \,reliable and grid supporting Smart PV plants\, and helping customers maximize the return of investment over the plant’s lifetime. \nPlease register here
URL:https://www.afsiasolar.com/events/webinar-ai-boost-afci-upgraded-safety-to-secure-solar-investment/
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SUMMARY:webinar - Solar-powered Water Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture in SSA
DESCRIPTION:Solar power has the potential to provide sustainable energy used for water pumping by more than 95%\, compared to alternative resources. \nIn recent years\, solar-powered irrigation has become increasingly attractive to countries as a reliable\, clean-energy solution for agricultural water management\, especially in areas with low elevation topography and high solar radiation incidence levels. \nIn this webinar\, our guest experts will spotlight how Sub-Saharan African countries can simultaneously work towards agricultural development\, gainful employment\, rural poverty reduction and the sustainable management of natural resources\, especially water. \nModerator: Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl\, Editor\, ESI Africa \nSpeakers:\nTitus Koech\, Technical Services Manager SSA | JinkoSolar\nSimani Dube\, Technical Consultant | Samansco & Solarquest Group\nAsenath Kiprono\, Global Water & Solar Specialist | Oxfam \nRegister here
URL:https://www.afsiasolar.com/events/webinar-solar-powered-water-solutions-for-sustainable-agriculture-in-ssa/
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