In Eastern Africa, regional momentum towards a sustainable and integrated energy future continues to grow. Last week saw the conclusion of a successful third workshop under the Eastern Africa Regional Model Analysis & Planning Support Programme.
Dedicated to “Creating Base National Models for Power Supply Planning”, the workshop brought together more than 30 experts from twelve Eastern African nations, joined by trainers from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Hosted by GET.transform, the workshop marks the third in a six-part series aimed at enhancing national energy modelling capacity within the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) member countries.
The five-day session offered both theoretical and hands-on learning, helping national teams refine their energy models using the SPLAT-MESSAGE tool. Following input on quantitative energy modelling principles, and platforms such as GitHub and SourceTree, the participants collaborated in national teams to update and customise their SPLAT models based on the latest country-specific data.
“This programme equips regional experts with the tools and knowledge to take ownership of Africa’s clean energy transition. By Africa, for Africa,” said Henry Jumba, GET.transform Country Coordinator for Uganda.
The training is built on earlier sessions in Kigali and supports broader regional ambitions, including alignment with the Continental Power System Master Plan (CMP) and the African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM).
The collaborative approach encouraged knowledge exchange between countries and helped solidify modelling practices that support evidence-based energy planning.
The next session is currently scheduled for September 2025 in Egypt. It will focus on developing national and regional energy scenarios and further foster a unified planning approach to sustainable power systems across Eastern Africa.
