29 July, 2026
Online
Regulating Distributed Generation: Policy to Practice
The upcoming webinar convenes regulators and experts to explore new policy frameworks that can accelerate distributed generation (DG) while strengthening…
Africa
Advancing the African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM) through African-European Knowledge Exchange
In June, African energy stakeholders and representatives from leading European energy institutions came together for a nine-day strategic policy dialogue…
Policy Catalyst Distributed Generation Window Expands into Five New Countries
With South Africa, Ghana, The Gambia, Rwanda and Zambia, five new African nations have joined the Policy Catalyst Distributed Generation…
Regional Power Planning and Market Reform in Focus at African Energy Forum 2026
Last week, GET.transform, through the BMZ-funded ENGAGE project, hosted a panel discussion at the African Energy Forum that brought together…
17 African Countries Meet in Marrakech to Boost Renewable Energy Tenders
Mid-June, Marrakech hosted representatives from 17 African countries for week-long workshop aimed at accelerating renewable energy deployment across the continent. Organised by Masen in partnership with…
16 - 19 June 2026
Cape Town, South Africa
Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2026
The Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2026, one of the energy sector’s foremost global gatherings, will be convening policymakers, investors, utilities,…
African Union Member States Advance on Energy and Transport Cooperation
Last month, the 5th Ordinary Session of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee on Transport, Transcontinental and Interregional Infrastructure and Energy was held in Johannesburg,…
A Practical Guide to Distributed Generation Frameworks
Distributed generation (DG) is rapidly transforming energy access across Africa, particularly within commercial and industrial sectors. As highlighted in A…
Ghana Builds Capacity in Long-Term Power Sector Planning
In March 2026, key stakeholders from Ghana’s energy sector convened in Accra for a Capacity Development Support Workshop on Long-Term…
Lesotho’s Women Energy Leadership Journey Expands with Renewable Lesotho
A new chapter in the evolving role of women professionals in Lesotho’s energy transition unfolded last month as a university…
Catalysts of Change Convene in Accra: AWER-LP Welcomes Second Cohort of Women Driving the Energy Transition
The African School of Regulation (ASR), in partnership with GET.transform, convened 35 women from across 15 African countries in Accra…
Assessing the System Impacts of Distributed Generation in Africa
As distributed generation (DG), particularly rooftop solar PV systems, continues to expand across Africa, understanding its impact on national electricity…
Strengthening Regional Electricity Market Monitoring in Eastern Africa
Last month, representatives from the Independent Regulatory Board (IRB) of the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) concluded a study visit…
SADC Energy Integration: Regional Power Trade in a Renewables Era
The theme “Driving Regional Economic Growth through Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency” saw energy leaders, policymakers, and technical experts convene in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from…
Strengthening Zimbabwe’s Grid: Advancing Renewable Energy Integration
As Zimbabwe moves towards a more diversified and renewable-based power system, ensuring the reliability and security of the national grid…
Driving Regional Energy Integration in Southern Africa
From 9–13 February 2026, energy regulators, regional institutions and development partners gathered in Vilankulos, Mozambique, to take part in the…
Powering Regional Integration: Aligning Southern Africa’s Grid for the Future
Following a series of successful country missions in Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa, experts from the Southern African Power Pool…
Francophone African Nations Advance on Competitive Tenders for Renewable Energy
Africa’s energy transition is moving from promise toward practice. Countries long constrained by energy imports are accelerating renewable deployment and…
Impact Case Studies
Impact Case Studies highlighting results, lessons learned, and scalable solutions for clean, affordable, and reliable energy systems.
Distributed Generation in Africa
Across Africa, businesses and communities are increasingly turning to distributed solar power to overcome chronic energy shortages, a trend that…