Long-Term Energy PlanningBoosting Transmission Network Planning CapacityLast month, the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) successfully concluded a series of specialised trainings for the African power pools in…12th June 2023
On-Grid Regulation & Market DevelopmentAdvancing Regulation: The Peer Review and Learning Network Meets in GhanaFor a third time, the Peer Review and Learning Network (PRLN) brought African electricity regulators together to exchange on common…17th May 2023
On-Grid Regulation & Market DevelopmentSpotlight on Mozambique’s Distributed Generation Potential35 representatives from Mozambique’s energy sector came together for an expert training on Distributed Generation (DG) in Maputo last week.…23rd March 2023
Off-Grid Regulation & Market DevelopmentBreaking Ground for Off-Grid Electrification in BurundiBurundi is paving the way for accelerated sustainable electrification. Last week, the Burundi Ministry of Energy, Hydraulics and Mines (MINHEM)…21st March 2023
Long-Term Energy PlanningStrengthening Power System Planning Capacity as Groundwork for Africa’s Continental Master PlanThe African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has organised a series of specialised trainings to support the African power pools in…8th March 2023
Renewable Energy Grid IntegrationKick Off for Wind and Solar Forecasting Pilot in PeruLast month, the Peruvian power system operator COES kicked off a pilot project for new variable renewable energy (vRE) forecasting.…8th March 2023
Off-Grid Regulation & Market DevelopmentHarmonising Mini-Grid Regulation in AfricaMini-grids have become a major focus for many African states as a means to drive rural electrification. Recognising regulation as…2nd February 2023
Long-Term Energy PlanningIncreasing Regional Collaboration for a Just Energy Transition in Latin America and the CaribbeanRepresentatives from 15 countries and seven international organisations came together for the 6th Plenary Meeting of the Regional Forum of…16th January 2023
Long-Term Energy PlanningScenarios for the Energy Transition: Experience and Good Practices in AfricaA new IRENA report explores good practices in the development and use of Long-Term Energy Scenarios (LTES) in Africa. The…13th January 2023
Off-Grid Regulation & Market DevelopmentMozambique Announces Regulatory Framework for Off-Grid Energy AccessThe Government of Mozambique has announced the approval of the country’s first complete Regulatory Framework for Off-Grid Energy Access. Mozambique…19th December 2022
On-Grid Regulation & Market DevelopmentEU Green Power Transformation Forum Underlines Renewable Electrification Potential in EswatiniThe Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), Business Eswatini (BE) and the Renewable Energy Association of Eswatini (REAESWA) organised the EU Green Power…15th November 2022
On-Grid Regulation & Market DevelopmentStrengthening Regulation and Power Market Capacities in EswatiniEswatini is building capacity for its energy sector transformation. Earlier this month, management staff from the Ministry of Natural Resources…15th November 2022
Off-Grid Regulation & Market Development2 December, 2022 (09.35am CET)Augsburg, Germany + VirtualOff-Grid Expo and ConferenceThe Off-Grid Expo & Conference is the only neutral congress trade event in Europe focused on the off-grid solar, wind…14th November 2022
Off-Grid Regulation & Market DevelopmentAbuja, Nigeria & VirtualInternational Off-Grid Renewable Energy Conference & ExhibitionThe International Off-grid Renewable Energy Conference and Exhibition (IOREC) acts as the global platform for sharing experiences and best practices…19th October 2022
Off-Grid Regulation & Market Development27 October, 2022 (1pm CET)VirtualDrawing Economic Benefits from the Use of EnergyProviding people with energy access alone is not enough. It is the actual use of energy which can effectively improve…12th October 2022
On-Grid Regulation & Market DevelopmentBest Practices in Electricity Regulation: Peer Review and Learning Network Convenes in NamibiaFive African electricity regulation authorities came together in Namibia last week for the second meeting of the Peer Review and…26th September 2022
Renewable Energy Grid IntegrationEnergy System Transformation: New GIZ Guide for Power-System Planners and Technical Assistance ProvidersIn a new report, GIZ presents an analytical framework to guide energy-system planners, operators, and technical assistance providers throughout their…13th September 2022
Renewable Energy Grid IntegrationImproving Solar and Wind Energy Forecasting in PeruAs part of Peru’s preparations for a greater share of variable renewable energy (vRE) in the electricity mix, the Peruvian…6th September 2022
Long-Term Energy PlanningEnergy Planning Breaks Ground for E-Mobility in Latin AmericaOver the past month, four of the largest cities in Latin America were at the heart of a virtual seminar…24th June 2022
Long-Term Energy PlanningImproving the Representation of vRE and Electromobility in the Energy Planning ProcessPeru explores integrating higher shares of variable renewable energies (vRE) into its power system. The variable nature of these resources…1st June 2022