Green Growth Knowledge Partnership Created an Event 4 years ago Interconnected Mini-grids: A key component of Africa's energy future 15 APR 2021 Register Low Emissions Development Strategies Global Partnership(LEDS) On 14 April 2021 at 16:00 CET, the Low Emissions Development Strategies (LEDS) Global Partnership is hosting a webinar on "Interconnected Mini-grids: A key component of Africa's energy future". Can interconnected mini-grids (IMGs, also called “grid-connected” or “undergrid” mini grids) become an essential component for providing more affordable, reliable, and sustainable power in urban and semi-urban areas in Africa? This seminar brings together experts, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss the role that renewable-based IMGs can play in the continent’s future energy system. They will explore current investment risks and barriers; analyse policy, regulatory, and finance instruments that can mitigate them; and showcase experiences from Nigeria, Uganda, and across Africa. Host Josh Ogada, SouthSouthNorth (SSN) & Africa LEDS Partnership Speakers Joan Chahenza, Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) An in-depth look at barriers and enablers of integrated mini-grids in Africa Divyam Nagpal, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Policies and regulations for interconnected mini-grids Alexander Ochs, SD Strategies (SDS) & LEDS GP Energy Working Group Interconnected Mini Grids: A key component of Africa’s energy future? Anita Otubu, Renewable Energy Agency (REA), Nigeria Nigeria’s IMG program. Insights and future ambition Riccardo Ridolfi, Equatorial Power Uganda Utilities 2.0 project Moderators Alexander Ochs & Josh Ogada Tags mini-grids Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter LinkedIn Add this Repost 1 like 0 comments