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elcome to the Powering Resilience with Renewables 2017 Post-Event Report where, GRV Global would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all those who participated in this important annual event; a series promoting long-term renewable energy development across Africa through public-private partnerships (PPPs) focussed on adaptive clean energy solutions mitigating climate change. Following a very enjoyable and productive few days at the Hilton Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, this report contains a detailed overview of the various workshops and plenary sessions, afternoon matchmaking meetings, and networking occasions, including a large selection of photographs from the event.
GRV Global would like to pass on our sincere gratitude to the various Government, International and United Nations agency officials, and the developers that gave formal presentations and were committed to meeting with event delegates throughout our afternoon matchmaking meeting sessions. We are extremely grateful for their kind time and support not only during the few days in Addis Ababa but also, for their assistance during the build up to the event. GRV Global would like to express special thanks to the African Union Commission (AUC) for their unwavering assistance with helping to organise Powering Resilience with Renewables 2017, and also, special thanks to David Ross, Managing Director of Statera Capital, who so warmly and diligently fulfilled the role of Conference Chair across the two days. The Powering Resilience with Renewables 2017 Africa Forum was heralded as a significant success by both the participating officials and private-sector delegates alike; testimonials of which can be found later in this report. We welcomed over 150 local and international participants to Addis Ababa and facilitated over 400 face-to-face matchmaking meetings. As a result of this event and GRV Global’s ethos of personable engagement, longlasting collaborations are sure to result and from those collaborations, a stable base on which to build reliable and sustainable development. GRV Global would like to thank the Hilton Addis Ababa and its professional & helpful staff for its support. We thank all our local Ethiopian partners for helping us to produce world-class materials such as the stage set, banners, all invitations and tickets, and of course the Official Event Guide; in addition to the local students who assisted with managing our registration desk and matchmaking meeting tables. Lastly and by no means least, GRV Global would truly like to thank our Event Sponsors for their support and attendance without which, events of this magnitude and importance would simply not be possible. The support shown by our partners and sponsors was emphatic and a true testament to the potential they see for investment and development across Africa. Thank you for joining us in Ethiopia, we look forward to welcoming you at Powering Resilience with Renewables next year!
Andy Dowell | CEO GRV Global +44 (0)20 3817 5346 | adowell@grvglobal.com
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CONTENTS Summit Report ................................................................................ 6 Conference Chair............................................................................ 13 Conference Agenda....................................................................... 14 Testimonials...................................................................................... 22 Roundtable Profiles....................................................................... 24 Reppie................................................................................................ 36 Attendee List.................................................................................. 40
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POWERING RESILIENCE WITH RENEWABLES 2017 POST-EVENT REPORT In its second year, the Powering Resilience With Renewables Africa Forum, held at the Hilton Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, was billed as a huge success; bringing together hundreds of energy experts, from across the globe, for two days of direct engagement, through high-level plenary sessions, social networking functions, a small suppliers exhibition, and afternoon matchmaking meetings between public and private sector entities. In Organisation with the African Union Commission’s (AUC) Infrastructure & Energy Department and with support from the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Powering Resilience With Renewables welcomed leading local, regional and global operators from across the energy sector to hear from and meet with senior African Government officials, international agencies, utilities, developers, and investors, all focussed on furthering the continent’s efforts to promote long-term sustainable development through renewable energy solutions.
Evening Reception
Whilst setup was underway within the Hilton Addis Ababa Ballroom, and Sponsors prepared their exhibition booths, Powering Resilience With Renewables commenced with an informal ‘ice-breaker’ Evening Reception. Participants were able to register, collect their access passes and delegate packs whilst enjoying a relaxed evening of networking accompanied by snacks and refreshments; an ideal opportunity for early introductions and discussion around the major talking points ahead.
Day One; Wednesday 19th April
The event’s first morning of plenary sessions welcomed Powering Resilience With
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Renewables officially began on Wednesday morning with networking and tea, coffee and pastries. The event’s opening morning of high-level, themed plenary sessions begin with welcoming remarks from GRV Global’s CEO, Andy Dowell. Mr. Dowell took a moment to welcome our esteemed audience to Ethiopia’s wonderful capital city, Addis Ababa and offered sincere thanks to the AUC’s outgoing Commissioner of Infrastructure & Energy, Dr. Elham Ibrahim and her team for their unwavering support during the build-up to this important forum. Whilst outlining some of the key areas to be addressed, Mr. Dowell also gave thanks to the event’s valuable sponsors and to the officials that had kindly committed their
Dr. Elham Ibrahim, Vice Chair for Africa, World Energy Council / Former AUC Commissioner
time and support to the two days ahead. Graciously, Mr. Dowell then handed over to the event’s Official Conference Chair, David Ross, Managing Director of Statera Capital. Mr. Ross duly welcomed everyone to Addis Ababa, giving a brief overview of some of the topics set to be discussed and how he had personally worked across Africa during his far-reaching career. Mr. Ross expressed his delight and privilege to welcome such an esteemed audience of energy experts and with so many elements to the programme, he kindly stressed the importance of trying to keep to time as we head towards the pre-scheduled afternoon meetings. Before handing over to the event’s opening Keynote Address, Mr. Ross introduced Dr. Elham Ibrahim, former AUC Commissioner and Vice Chair for Africa of the World Energy Council. Dr. Ibrahim also welcomed everyone to Ethiopia’s capital city, gave an outline of the World Energy Council’s work and duly wished all participants a productive and enjoyable two days in Addis Ababa. Concluding the event’s Opening Ceremony would be GE Africa’s Deo Onyango, Regional Executive sub-Saharan Africa - GE Renewable Energy. Mr. Onyango welcomed participants to GRV Global’s second annual Powering Resilience With Renewables forum and gave a detailed overview of GE Africa’s work on the continent – past, present and future. Prior to the event’s first themed Panel of speakers, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Aty, Minister of Water Resources & Irrigation gave a Keynote Address on behalf of the Government of Egypt, entitled ‘Egypt Efforts in Mitigating and Adapting Climate Change’. Acknowledging and welcoming the esteemed audience, H.E. Minister Aty spoke to the long-term efforts Egypt are undertaking in order to adapt to, and mitigate for, the very real effects of climate change that Egypt and Africa must overcome in order to sustain its current and predicted development needs.
Panel One: Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) & Funding Models, discussing Investment, Effective Collaborations, Risk & Opportunities, and Growth would be chaired by GE Africa’s Philippe Dongier, Managing Director - Government Affairs & Policy, and would welcome Prof. Mosad M. Elmissiry, Senior Energy Advisor to the CEO at NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NEPAD Agency) talking on ‘NEPAD Programme for Renewable Energy Access (REAP) and Opportunities for PPP’, Yann Burtin, Senior Underwriter Infrastructure at MIGA - Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency talking on ‘MIGA - Risk Mitigation Instruments for Power Transactions’, Michele Porri, Head of Business Development – Africa at Enel, and Eugene Obiero, Senior Manager - Energy Projects at Camco Clean Energy talking on ‘Early Stage Financing for Renewable Energy’. As with each of our themed panel’s the Panel Chair would facilitate a brief Q&A session on conclusion of the panellist’s presentations. Following a Networking Tea & Coffee Break, delegates were treated to a Keynote Address from the Republic of Djibouti’s Mr. Houmed-Gaba Omar Abdoulkader, General Secretary of the Ministry of Energy in Charge of Natural Resources. Mr.
Houmed-Gaba Omar Abdoulkader, General Secretary of the Ministry of Energy in Charge of Natural Resources, Republic of Djibouti
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DAY ONE REPORT Abdoulkader welcomed attendees, gave details of Djibouti’s renewable energy programs and plans for utilising their natural resources moving forward. He also stressed the need and importance for all the different elements represented in Addis Ababa to work together in order to maximise outcomes and the use of time. Panel Two: Resilience! SDGs & Action on Climate Change, would be a discussionled panel with panellists discussing climate change framework & effects, collective action, response, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs). The highlevel panel was Chaired by Aglaé TouchardLe Drian, Senior Investment Manager of the European Investment Bank (EIB) / GEEREF and would welcome Mr. James Baanabe Isingoma, Ag. Director of Energy Resources of the Republic of Uganda’s Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, Mr. Linus Mofor, Senior Environmental Affairs Officer (Energy, Infrastructure & Climate Change) of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), and Mr. Samuel Alemayehu, Managing Director of CambridgeIndustries/Reppie Waste-to-Energy Project (the Reppie Project that would be visited by all participants the following afternoon). In a more informal manner, the panellists
Aglaé Touchard-Le Drian, Senior Investment Manager, European Investment Bank (EIB) / GEEREF
discussed factors around the SDG’s and related matters on climate change, without the use of presentation slides, whilst taking additional discussion points and questions from the audience. Before heading to the first day’s mid-way point and Networking Lunch Break, Panel Three: Regulatory Environment; The Spur for Growth, discussing Management, Policy, Demand, and Impact, would be chaired by Christian Wright, Head of Development for East Africa at Globeleq, and would welcome
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Johan Van Kerrebroeck, Regional Director at The ENGIE Group talking on ‘Regulatory Framework - The View of an Investor’, and Bernadette Tabeko, Investment Officer at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), talking on ‘The Importance of Sector Planning for Sustainable Financing’. Powering Resilience With Renewables delegates would then enjoy a Networking Lunch Break, discussing the morning’s presentation highlights with newly established colleagues, within the semioutdoors Atrium restaurant. At the same time, GE Africa would host a private VIP Working Lunch (in the Patio Room) with a selection of 30+ invited Government and Agency officials, developers and investors, giving them a valuable opportunity to present to and speak directly with highlevel decision makers from across the continent. Heading back to the Hilton Addis Ababa Ballroom, the format of the event would change considerably to Matchmaking Meetings. Pre-event, delegates had been able to select their preferred one-to-one meetings with the event’s delegation of VIP speakers and officials. Through 15 minute, roundtable meetings, delegates were able to move around the room, following their own personalised schedule, introducing
themselves to officials personally whilst looking to establish relationships that would essentially go on to aid the continent’s efforts for lasting development through renewable energy. In all, the event’s first day would see more than 300 private meetings take place and participants were quick to identify the format’s value and praised their efficiency and effectiveness. Whilst visiting Addis Ababa, many for the first time, GRV Global wanted to ensure participants experienced the Ethiopian culture. All participants were invited to enjoy a Cultural Dinner at the Hilton Hotel’s Haraar Grill which would feature the Dawit Band. In a relaxed, casual setting, event participants enjoyed an evening of fine cuisine and refreshments whilst being thoroughly entertained with an amazing performance of traditional Ethiopian dance and music. It proved to be an ideal opportunity for all to reflect on the day’s talking points whilst continuing the discussions they had already started during the matchmaking meeting sessions.
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DAY TWO REPORT Day Two; Thursday 20th April The final day of the 2nd annual Powering Resilience With Renewables Africa Forum began with morning tea and coffee, before heading to the Hilton Addis Ababa Ballroom for the 9:15am start. Conference Chair, David Ross, Managing Director of Statera Capital, welcomed one and all to the second day of discussions, trusting that everyone had duly enjoyed the previous evening’s Cultural Dinner at the Haraar Grill. Mr. Ross took a moment to highlight some of the first day’s major talking points, whilst introducing the key topics to be discussed this morning. Panel Four: New Technology Implementation, discussing Capacity & Risk, Reliable & Affordable Solutions, and Inspiring Advancement would be chaired by Takeshi Matsuyama, Senior Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Ethiopia, and would welcome Janek Winand, Vice President Wind Power Southern & Eastern
Africa of Siemens South Africa talking on ‘Latest Technological Advancements of Wind Power Solutions with an Insight into Digitalization’, and Chris Brosz, Senior Engineer - Energy Consulting of ARUP (PTY) LTD talking on ‘Microgrids Heating Up – Innovative Technical Solutions make Microgrids of all Scales a Reality’. As with all our morning panels, the Chair, Mr. Matsuyama would conclude the session with brief Q&A taking questions from the audience. Before a Networking Tea & Coffee Break, the audience would be treated to a Keynote Address from Mr. António Osvaldo Saíde, Chairperson of the Government of Mozambique’s Energy Fund. Mr. Saíde gave details of the Energy Fund’s objectives and ongoing work, their partners and how they are funded, notable achievements, and also upcoming opportunities for renewable energy in Mozambique.
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David Kagiri, Regional Geothermal Advisor from the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Power Africa
Following a Networking Break, whereby delegates enjoyed tea, coffee and pastries, a very popular Panel Five: Geothermal, explored the resource potential and development capacity for geothermal energy and was chaired by David Kagiri, Regional Geothermal Advisor from the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Power Africa. Mr. Kagiri would talk on ‘Geothermal and its Role in East African Power Markets’ before welcoming John Heath, Team Leader at EAGER (East Africa Geothermal Energy Facility) talking on ‘Geothermal and its Role in East African Power Markets’, Peter Dixon-Clarke, Chief Financial Officer at Cluff Geothermal Ltd. talking on ‘Risk Mitigation Through Joint Venturing with a Strategic Partner’, and Nikhath Zigmund, Investment Professional at Berkeley Energy talking on ‘Geothermal Project in a New Market: Lessons Learned’. Panel Six: Rural Electrification, immediately followed, discussing the What, Where, When and Why..., and would
António Osvaldo Saíde, Chairperson of the Government of Mozambique’s Energy Fund
be chaired by Alberto Pisanti, CEO of Absolute Energy Srl, welcoming Ashenafi Girma Wondimu, Electrical Engineer at the Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) talking on ‘Opportunities & Challenges of Off-grid Electrification in Ethiopia’, and Francis Xavier Helgesen, CEO & Co-Founder of Off Grid Electric talking on ‘Distributed Solar & Storage - The Fastest & Lowest Cost Path to 100% Energy Access for Africa’. Once again, in conclusion of the panel and all of the event’s morning plenary sessions, the Chair would facilitate brief Q&A with questions taken from the audience. Powering Resilience With Renewables would conclude its morning plenary sessions with a Closing Ceremony. The event’s Conference Chair, David Ross, Managing Director of Statera Capital, would conclude his vital role with a highlight of the two day’s major talking points; he would take great enthusiasm from gatherings of this kind, commend the admirable efforts of GRV Global, greatly encourage discussions to be
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DAY TWO REPORT taken forward to future events for followup and evolvement etc., and sincerely wish that everyone would leave Addis Ababa as new friends and valuable colleagues. GRV Global’s CEO, Andy Dowell then took a moment to sincerely thank all the speakers and officials for taking time out of their busy schedules to present to and meet with the event’s sponsors and delegates, his own GRV team and all the local suppliers GRV Global had used to produce a world-class event e.g. local students, printers, A/V and set specialists, photographer, and the Dawit Band (Cultural Diner), and lasting but certainly by no means least, heartfelt thanks to all the event’s valuable Sponsors who had made it possible to host the event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia now in its second year. Although the Closing Ceremony had now taken place, there was still a Networking Lunch Break to enjoy, ahead of the afternoon’s Reppie Waste-to-Energy
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Project Site Visit. Participants would be taken by coach for an afternoon site visit to the nearby Reppie Waste-to-Energy Project where Cambridge-Industries’ Managing Director, Mr. Samuel Alemayehu would take event delegates on a guided tour of the almost completed Waste-to-Energy site. Owned by Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP), this landmark project is the first waste energy facility in both Ethiopia and Africa, designed to process and dispose of 1400 tons of waste per day – generating energy for the city’s people (please see page 33 for additional details). The afternoon’s site visit proved hugely popular and especially eye-opening, before Powering Resilience With Renewables delegates would head back to their country of origin in order to follow-up on the valuable contacts they had made across the two days in Ethiopia; all knowing more about the challenges and opportunities ahead for renewable energy across Africa.
Conference Chair Reflections DAVID ROSS, Managing Director Statera Capital
The Powering Resilience with Renewables 2017 Forum was billed as an opportunity to share ideas, conduct business, develop partnerships, network, and collaborate to deliver on the potential for renewable energy and energy access throughout the African continent. I was very honored and privileged to accept GRV Global’s generous invitation to serve as Conference Chair, and to help maneuver an assembly of very distinguished keynote speakers, panelists, participants, and vendors through a very relevant, thoughtful and timely agenda. I wish to thank GRV Global’s CEO, Mr. Andrew Dowell, and his talented team for their work and leadership in organising the Forum (now in its second year), and for designing an effective means through which relationships could develop and ideas could flow. More than 20 speakers examined very vexing issues related to renewables in countries, including policy highlights from Egypt, Djibouti, Uganda, Ethiopia, Mozambique, and the African Union. Topics around public private partnerships were highlighted from policy, investment, and risk mitigation perspectives. Discussions on sustainable development goals and actions on climate change were highlighted by multiple perspectives including practitioners, investors, and government. Renewable energy regulations were discussed openly by operators, investors, and a development finance institution. New innovations in technology were highlighted with special focus on wind power and mini-grid technologies and their impact on the continent. Geothermal was a topic of high importance with investors, developers, and promoters weighing in on the region’s potential for geothermal power. The Forum closed its discussions with insights into rural electrification through a perspective from the national utility of Ethiopia and a leading off-grid solar company. The Participants were invited to join a stellar site visit to the forthcoming Reppie Wasteto-Energy Facility where many participants saw the future of waste disposal and energy generation for African cities. The Powering Resilience with Renewables 2017 Forum brought current and future leaders together in a way that will launch new ideas and collaborations to benefit millions of people with clean energy throughout the African continent.
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CONFERENCE AGENDA Tuesday 18 April Hilton Addis Ababa 16:00 – 19:00
RE-EVENT REGISTRATION P Event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & access pass (business card required). Sponsors are also asked to setup their display booths.
19:00 - 21:00 EVENING NETWORKING RECEPTION An ‘ice-breaker’ opportunity for event participants to meet and discuss the two days ahead in a relaxed and informal setting, whilst enjoying a range of snacks and refreshments.
Wednesday 19 April Hilton Addis Ababa 08:00 – 09:05 REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE Event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & access pass (business card required), whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee. 09:05 – 09:45 OPENING CEREMONY Andrew Dowell, CEO, GRV Global Conference Chair David Ross, Managing Director Statera Capital Dr. Elham Ibrahim, Vice Chair for Africa World Energy Council / Former AUC Commissioner Deo Onyango, Regional Executive sub-Sahara Africa GE Renewable Energy GE Africa 09:45 – 10:00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Egypt Efforts in Mitigating and Adapting Climate Change H.E. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Aty, Minister Ministry of Water Resources & Irrigation; Egypt 10:00 – 11:05 PANEL ONE: PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS (PPPS) & FUNDING MODELS Discussing Investment, Effective Collaborations, Risk & Opportunities, and Growth. This session will also consider which models work best, the challenges facing them, and how global experience can help with effective delivery. Including case studies - Scaling Solar Zambia - GET FiT Uganda - REIPPP South Africa 10:00 – 10:05 Panel Chair: Philippe Dongier Managing Director, Government Affairs & Policy, GE Africa 10:05 – 10:20 NEPAD Programme for Renewable Energy Access (REAP) and Opportunities for PPP Prof. Mosad M. Elmissiry, Senior Energy Advisor to the CEO NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NEPAD Agency) 10:20 – 10:35 MIGA - Risk Mitigation Instruments for Power Transactions Yann Burtin, Sr. Investment Guarantee Officer MIGA - Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency 10:35 – 10:50 Incumbent, Bankable to Attractive RES Projects Well Beyond the Grid Parity Michele Porri, Head of Business Development - Africa, Enel Early Stage Financing for Renewable Energy 10:50 – 11:05 Eugene Obiero, Senior Manager - Energy Projects, Camco Clean Energy PANEL DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION 11:05 – 11:35
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS: oumed-Gaba Omar Abdoulkader, General Secretary H Ministry of Energy in Charge of Natural Resources; Djibouti 11:50 – 12:25 PANEL TWO: RESILIENCE! SDGs & ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE Ministerial discussion panel welcoming interactions from the audience; panellists will discuss climate change framework & effects, collective action, response, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs). Panel Chair: Aglaé Touchard-Le Drian, Senior Investment Manager European Investment Bank (EIB) / GEEREF
J ames Baanabe Isingoma, Ag. Director of Energy Resources Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development; Uganda
Linus Mofor, Senior Environmental Affairs Officer (Energy, Infrastructure & Climate Change), UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Samuel Alemayehu, Managing Director Cambridge-Industries/Reppie Waste-to-Energy Project PANEL DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION 12:25 – 13:20 PANEL THREE: REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT; THE SPUR FOR GROWTH Discussing Management, Policy, Demand, and Impact. This session will assess which regulatory programmes work best for attracting and maintaining international investment, the ability to create bankable programmes and what products are available to help plug the gaps, and the need for a more liberalised/ user friendly approach to distributed energy/private PPA solutions. Impact of regulators, solid regulation engendering investor and developer confidence. 12:25 - 12:35
Panel Chair: Christian Wright, Head of Development for East Africa Globeleq
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egulatory Framework - The View of an Investor R Johan Van Kerrebroeck, Regional Director ENGIE East Africa The ENGIE Group The Importance of Sector Planning for Sustainable Financing Bernadette Tabeko, Investment Officer International Finance Corporation (IFC)
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14:30 – 19:00 POWERING RESILIENCE PPP MATCHMAKING MEETINGS Afternoon session dedicated to one-to-one matchmaking meetings. Senior Government officials, Utilities, Investors, Developers and international agencies, will host face-to-face meetings with leading operators. Schedules are pre-arranged to provide a unique and rare opportunity for industry leaders to engage directly; developing long-term power resilience partnerships. 16:30 – 17:00
NETWORKING TEA & COFFEE BREAK
20:00 - 22:00 CULTURAL DINNER: HARRAR GRILL - HILTON ADDIS ABABA An informal Cultural Dinner welcoming the Official Delegation and all Event attendees, enjoying local food, refreshments and entertainment. An ideal opportunity for further networking and to discuss the day’s major talking points.
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CONFERENCE AGENDA Thursday 20 April Hilton Addis Ababa 08:30 – 09:15 REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE Event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & access pass (business card required), whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee. 09:15 – 09:25 DAY TWO WELCOMING REMARKS Welcoming Remarks from the event’s Conference Chair. A re-cap of Day One, including a review of the stand-out talking points and an overview of the sessions ahead. Conference Chair David Ross, Managing Director Statera Capital 09:25 - 10:20 PANEL FOUR: NEW TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION Discussing Capacity & Risk, Reliable & Affordable Solutions, and Inspiring Advancement. This session will consider the latest technological advancements including storage and the new software designs which are making virtual power plants from aggregated small scale delivery a reality. It will also debate the future merits of CSP in a world where battery storage is set to dominate. 09:25 – 09:30 Panel Chair: Takeshi Matsuyama, Senior Representative Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Ethiopia 09:30 – 09:45 Latest Technological Advancements of Wind Power Solutions with an Insight into Digitalization Janek Winand, Vice President Southern & Eastern Africa Siemens South Africa 09:45 – 10:10 Microgrids Heating Up – Innovative Technical Solutions make Microgrids of all Scales a Reality Chris Brosz, Senior Engineer - Energy Consulting ARUP (PTY) LTD 10:10 – 10:20
PANEL DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION
10:20 – 10:40 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: António Osvaldo Saíde, Chairperson, Energy Fund Government of Mozambique 10:40 – 11:00
NETWORKING TEA & COFFEE BREAK
PANEL FIVE: GEOTHERMAL 11:00 – 12:15 This session will explore the resource potential and development capacity, in addition to the role of public and private sector on how to set up a working structure for development. Success in Development of Geothermal Power, Public Sector Approach 11:00 - 11:25 David Kagiri, Regional Geothermal Advisor, Power Africa/USAID Geothermal and its Role in East African Power Markets 11:25- 11:45 John Heath, Team Leader, EAGER (East Africa Geothermal Energy Facility) Risk Mitigation Through Joint Venturing with a Strategic Partner 11:45 - 11:55 Peter Dixon-Clarke, Chief Financial Officer, Cluff Geothermal Ltd 12:05 - 12:20
Geothermal Project in a New Market: Lessons Learned Nikhath Zigmund, Investment Professional, Berkeley Energy
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12:15 – 13:20 PANEL SIX: RURAL ELECTRIFICATION Discussing the What, Where, When and Why... This session will consider the opportunities for, and challenges facing, off-grid models both for residential and for industrial & business applications. It will also assess the current affordability of storage and how these combined projects can be financed. Showcasing off-grid and mini-grid technologies, and innovations, case studies, World Bank’s $1.4bn for rural electrification in Kenya, and NGO led initiatives. 12:15 – 12:30
Panel Chair: Alberto Pisanti, CEO, Absolute Energy Srl
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pportunities & Challenges of Off-grid Electrification in Ethiopia O Ashenafi Girma Wondimu, Electrical Engineer Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU)
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istributed Solar & Storage - The Fastest & Lowest Cost Path to 100% Energy D Access for Africa Francis Xavier Helgesen, CEO & Co-Founder, Off Grid Electric
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CLOSING CEREMONY
Conference Chair David Ross, Managing Director, Statera Capital
Andrew Dowell, CEO, GRV Global
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14:30 - 17:00 REPPIE WASTE-TO-ENERGY PROJECT SITE VISIT Participants will enjoy an afternoon site visit to the newly completed Reppie Waste-to-Energy Project. Owned by Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP), this landmark project is the first waste energy facility in both Ethiopia and Africa, designed to process and dispose of 1400 tons of waste per day.
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POWERING RESILIENCE WITH RENEWABLES 2017 IN PICTURES High Level Plenary Sessions; Government, International Agencies, Developers, Utilities, & Investors Detailing Programmes & Seeking Solutions, with Q&A
VIP Sponsors’ Functions; Dedicated time with Senior Officials, Continent-Wide Access, Discussion & Introductions
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Exhibition & Networking; Product Displays, Demonstrations, Private Meetings & Contact Making
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Matchmaking Meeting Sessions; One-toOne Engagement, Personalised Schedules, Dedicated Tables & Contracting Opportunities
Social Networking; Informal Discussion, Local Entertainment, Fun & Relaxing
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Site Visit; the Reppie Waste-to-Energy Facility (Addis Ababa), Africa’s first of its kind
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TESTIMONIALS “I thank you and your team very much, the time I have spent here in Addis has been productive and extremely fruitful – specifically the one-to-one matchmaking meetings, NEC/DRC has developed interesting partnerships with GE Africa.” Jean-Pierre Beyoko, National Energy Commission; DR Congo “Great content, truly excellent, organisation was outstanding!” Philippe Dongier, GE Africa “Very good arrangement, excellent organisation, perfect participants!” Ossama Abou Ghan, ABB for Electrical Industries “A first attendance. Very enlightening program. It is apparent that Africa is on the verge of a revolution in terms of powering the population. Keep these events ongoing GRV.” Eng. Stanley Kagine Mutwir, Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited
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”Well organised and insightful event. The one-to-one meetings were very helpful. Thank you GRV.” Joseph Khoury, Man Enterprises “Very well organised, productive face-toface meetings professionally presented.” Alberto Comazzi, Group 5 Construction “GRV Global – well done you really have helped a lot for Africa.” Omar Shurie, Somalia Ministry of Energy & Water Resources
“It was a very well organised event. The topics and presentations perfectly fit with the event’s purpose. I had a great chance to meet potential partners and learned a great deal about renewables.” Samson Asfaw Tilahun, UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) ETOH “GRV Global you are the best in preparing events in that you have got high density of first class professionals. I enjoyed every bit of the two days.” Solomon Tessema, EHIA “I really enjoyed the Forum sessions. It was a good opportunity to meet with Renewable Energy Stakeholders and to learn more about new technologies in the area. It was also a good opportunity to discuss and share with policy makers the adaption and mitigation efforts for climate change and the role of renewable energy in that domain.” Dr. Elham Ibraham, World Energy Council
“Well organised event with a good networking and learning opportunities. I can’t wait to participate at your next event, ACRIS III in Morocco this September...” Ashenafi Girma Wondimu, Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU)
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ROUNDTABLE PROFILES INFRASTRUCTURE & ENERGY; AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION (AUC) The Department is responsible for ensuring the development of infrastructure and energy resources at the regional and continental levels. Key roles include: promoting, coordinating, implementing and monitoring programmes and policies on transport, energy, telecommunication and information in collaboration with the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and AU specialised institutions and agencies; facilitating private sector initiatives on infrastructure development; and advocating among development partners for programme implementation. The Department has three divisions: Energy; Information Society; and Transport and Tourism.
ABENGOA Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B) applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, generating electricity from renewable resources, converting biomass into biofuels and producing drinking water from sea water. Abengoa’s business is structured around three activities: Engineering and construction, Concession-type infrastructures, and Industrial production. At Abengoa, we believe that the world needs solutions that will allow our development to be more sustainable. Abengoa focuses its growth on the creation of new technologies that contribute to sustainable development. And to achieve this: we invest in Research, Development and Innovation, R&D&I, globally expand the technologies with the greatest potential, and attract and develop the necessary talent. Moreover, through the Focus-Abengoa Foundation, we dedicate human and economic resources to promoting social action policies that contribute to social and human progress.
BERKELEY ENERGY Berkeley Energy (Berkeley) is an investment manager, founded in 2007, to invest private equity into renewable energy infrastructure in developing markets Berkeley currently has three funds under management. Two of these funds are focussed on Asia: the Renewable Energy Asia Fund (REAF), a $100m fund whic is fully deployed and the Renewable Energy Asia Fund II (REAF II), a $112m fund which has held a first close and is aiming for a final close in 2017. The third fund is a $200m dedicated fund for investments in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Africa Renewable Energy Fund (AREF). Berkeley brings deep expertise in power plant development, engineering and construction, and investment. In Africa, Berkeley currently has a portfolio of small to medium sized hydro projects in Uganda and is developing the first geothermal IPP in Ethiopia. Berkeley works with its partne companies to provide engineering, management and financial support.
CAMCO CLEAN ENERGY Camco has over 25 years of on-the-ground experience, working with developers, governments, banks, and private investors to develop and finance clean energy projects across the globe but especially in Africa. Camco’s leading position within renewable energy allows us to provide project developers and sponsors with a trusted combination of global access and loca presence, enabling them to source the right financing solutions to develop and build projects. Camco has 5 regional offices located in Togo, Kenya, Tanzania (Dar es Salaam and Mwanza) and South Africa. In Africa, Camco is specialises in Project Development and Policy & Advisory.
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ROUNDTABLE PROFILES ENEL For more than 50 years, Enel has brought progress to people around the world. Since the day Enel was founded in 1962, it has worked hard to enable businesses, nations and individuals to thrive by connecting them to electricity, gas and the right services for their needs. In order to achieve this Enel have constantly embraced new technologies to make it’s energy more reliable, more affordable and more sustainable, from the introduction of the first smart meter to becoming the world’s largest producer of renewable energy. Enel are now at the beginning of a new, exciting era for energy; an open era of participation, where everyone is connected and has the opportunity to help tackle the world’s big challenges. Open Power means opening energy access to more people; opening the world of energy to new technologies; opening new ways for people to manage energy; opening new uses of energy; and opening more partnerships. These are ambitious goals which Enel are pursuing with the passion of people who want to change the world. ENTRO NILE BASIN INITIATIVE (NBI) The Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office (ENTRO) is one of the three centers of the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI), that was established by the countries of the Eastern Nile i.e. Egypt, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Sudan, to implement the Eastern Nile Subsidiary Action Program (ENSAP) whose overall objective is the cooperative development and management of the water resources of the Eastern Nile sub-basin in a sustainable and equitable manner. The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is a transitional cooperative mechanism of the ten riparian countries of the Nile Basin that was launched in February 1999, with a shared vision objective to achieve ‘sustainable socio-economic development through the equitable utilization of and benefit from the common Nile Basin water resources”. Principle of subsidiarity is one of the most important strategy pursued by the NBI to enable groups of member countries to capture and/ or overcome the unique sub-basin hydrologic and other opportunities and/ or constraints at a sub-basin level. One of the two subsidiarity programs covering the Eastern Nile Basin Countries is, the Eastern Nile Subsidiary Action Program (ENSAP), which was established in 1999 to initiate concrete joint investments and actions on the ground in the Eastern Nile sub-basin in the areas of power generation, interconnection and trade, irrigation and drainage, flood preparedness and early warning, watershed management, development planning and joint multipurpose programs. The Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office (ENTRO), with its headquarter in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is a technical arm of the ENSAP. ENTRO was established in 2002 by the Eastern Nile Council of Ministers (ENCOM) of water affairs in the Eastern Nile countries, and is responsible for managing the Eastern Nile Subsidiary Action Program (ENSAP). ENTRO supports the Eastern Nile Council of Ministers (ENCOM) and the Eastern Nile Subsidiary Action Program Team (ENSAPT) in preparing transboundary cooperative Water resources development projects and programs, capacity building, water resources management and enhancement of cooperation in the Eastern Nile.
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ETHIOPIAN ELECTRIC UTILITY (EEU) Since, its establishment in 2014, under proclamation 303/2014, the Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) has been playing a significant role in serving and accessing its customers sustainably in alignment with the government’s plan in assuring secure and quality electric service to all citizens. Moreover, the EEU has established rural electrification program that connects rural towns, districts and villages to ensure service accessibility and coverage throughout the country. Currently, the Ethiopian Electric Utility is: structured in 15 regions, 403 districts, and 4,041 satellites (service centers), it has been delivering services through 43 (66 & 45 kv) sub-stations and 26,479 distribution transformers, it has electrified 6,037 towns & villages, coverage/access of Electric reached is 56%, has above 2.5 million customers, and administers 201,504,00km installed medium & low voltage distribution lines. EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK (EIB) / GEEREF The EIB is the European Union’s bank. We are the only bank owned by and representing the interests of the European Union Member States. We work closely with other EU institutions to implement EU policy. We are the world’s largest multilateral borrower and lender. We provide finance and expertise for sustainable investment projects that contribute to EU policy objectives. More than 90% of our activity is in Europe. But we also are a big investor around the world. GEEREF is an innovative Fund-of-Funds, investing in specialist renewable energy and energy efficiency private equity funds developing small and medium-sized projects in emerging markets. GEEREF’s investments aim to bring equal benefits for a triple bottom line: people (providing access to sustainable energy and increasing energy efficiency), planet (fighting climate change and contributing to a sustainable environment) and profit (seeking to achieve robust financial returns). By the end of 2013, GEEREF had signed commitments to 6 funds across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. GEEREF was launched in 2008 with funding from the European Union, Germany and Norway, totalling EUR 112 m. By March 2017, GEEREF has signed commitments to 13 funds across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. GEEREF fund size is EUR 242m coming from a mix of public and private investors (www.geeref.com). GE AFRICA GE first started operating in Sub-Saharan Africa over 100 years ago. Our footprint in sub-Saharan Africa now consists of over 2600 employees, revenues of about $3.3 billion dollars (2015) and operations in 33 countries. GE’s main operations in SSA are in Nigeria, South Africa, Angola, Ghana, Mozambique and Kenya where its SSA Headquarters is located. A key partner in supporting SSA’s socio-economic growth, GE is the world’s premier Digital Industrial company operating in the Oil & Gas, Power, Transportation, Healthcare, Renewables, Energy Connections and Aviation sectors. Partnership with Governments and local companies form a very important part of GE’s growth in SSA. We have signed MOUs with the Governments of several countries such as Nigeria, Kenya, Angola and Ghana to develop infrastructure projects, including sustainable energy solutions, providing efficient and reliable transportation as well as improving access to quality healthcare. These MOUs involve significant investments in creating jobs and human capital development.
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ROUNDTABLE PROFILES GLOBELEQ Globeleq is an experienced developer, owner and operator of independent power projects in Africa. Since it was founded in 2002, Globeleq has become a power industry leader on the continent. Our mission of Powering Africa’s Growth using our experience in implementing an array of generating technologies in different geographic locations, provides Globeleq with a unique perspective and strong foundation for developing new capacity. The company has eight power plants located in Tanzania, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon and Kenya with a total capacity of approximately 1,300 MW, and another 2,500 MW in development. GROUP FIVE ET CONSTRUCTION PLC As the name suggests, Group Five came about through the amalgamation of at least five companies. The group became a listed entity on the JSE in May 1974. It has evolved to being a diversified construction, infrastructure concessions and services group with an established and growing international client base engaged in resources, energy and infrastructure delivery. The group’s business approach is encapsulated in its positioning statement of “Structured Ingenuity”. The word “structured” articulates Group Five’s ability to deliver products and services according to a tested methodology. The word “ingenuity” reflects the group’s ethos of meeting challenges with innovative solutions. Group Five relies on the demand for engineering and construction services that support gross fixed capital formation (GFCF). The group has a clear strategy of using its collective skills and understanding of markets to develop a unique value proposition to clients. INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION (IFC) IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries. We utilize and leverage our products and services—as well as products and services of other institutions in the World Bank Group—to provide development solutions customized to meet clients’ needs. We apply our financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to help our partners overcome financial, operational, and political challenges. IFC has established a leading position promoting private sector investment in Africa. Over nearly six decades, IFC has invested more than $25 billion in African businesses and financial institutions, and our current portfolio exceeds $5 billion. We are a leading provider of advice to promote a sustainable private sector and mobilize capital from other investors who invest alongside IFC in critical sectors for Africa’s future.
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JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY (JICA) ETHIOPIA “Inclusive & Dynamic Development” is our vision. Inclusive development represents an approach to development that encourages all people to recognize the development issues they themselves face, participate in addressing them, and enjoy the fruits of such endeavors. “Dynamic development” refers to creation of self-reinforcing virtuous cycles of midto long-term economic growth and poverty reduction in a constantly changing environment of developing countries where a variety of issues arise simultaneously and get entangled each other. By fully utilizing resources of Japan, JICA will provide creative, highly effective support toward this end, at times moving swiftly and at times acting from the longer-term perspective as the situation calls for. KENYA POWER Kenya Power owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country and sells electricity to over 4.8 million customers (as at June 29, 2016). The Company’s key mandate is to plan for sufficient electricity generation and transmission capacity to meet demand; building and maintaining the power distribution and transmission network and retailing of electricity to its customers. The Government has a controlling stake at 50.1% of shareholding with private investors at 49.9%. Kenya Power is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. MADHVANI GROUP The Madhvani Group is one of the largest diversified private-sector groups in East Africa, employing over 10,000 people and supporting over 11,000 outgrower farmers. Starting in Uganda in 1914, the Group has developed into a widely-diversified conglomerate with a geographical spread into various African countries, the Middle East, India and North America. The Group is the largest private-sector investor in industry in Uganda, with a substantial presence in the following: agriculture and agro-processing, sugar-cane, tea, sugar, sweets & confectioneries, packaged tea, packaging (glass, corrugated cartons, etc.), matches, and steel (rolling, wire-drawing, etc.). In the growing services sector of Uganda, the Madhvani Group has a presence in: hotels& tourism, insurance, information technology, media & communications, construction, and distribution of construction hardware & equipment. The Group has an outstanding track record in turning-around dormant companies, and has achieved a market leadership position in the most of the of the sectors in which it operates. Since 2000, the Madhvani Group has explored new technologies for renewable energy and has subsequently undertaken pioneering projects in bio-mass cogeneration and bio-fuels in East Africa.
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ROUNDTABLE PROFILES MIGA - MULTILATERAL INVESTMENT GUARANTEE AGENCY MIGA is a member of the World Bank Group. MIGA’s mission is to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity by promoting foreign direct investment into developing countries. We fulfill our mission by providing political risk insurance guarantees to private sector investors (equity sponsors and lenders). MIGA’s guarantees protect investments against-non-commercial risks and can help investors obtain access to funding sources with improved financial terms and conditions. Our unique strength is derived from our standing as a member of the World Bank Group and our structure as an international organization with our shareholders including most countries of the world. MIGA’s $4.3 billion issuance in fiscal year 2016 is expected to support total project financing of $27.3 billion in public and private investments. MINISTRY OF ENERGY & DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGIES; SENEGAL MINISTRY OF ENERGY & MINERAL DEVELOPMENT; UGANDA The mandate of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) is “To Establish, promote the Development, Strategically Manage and Safeguard the Rational and Sustainable Exploitation and Utilization of Energy and Mineral Resources for Social and Economic Development”. They envision a Model of Exellence in Sustainable Management and Utilisation of energy and Mineral Resources, and wish to ensure reliable, adequate and sustainable exploitation, management and utilisation of energy and mineral resources. MINISTRY OF ENERGY & POWER DEVELOPMENT; ZIMBABWE
MINISTRY OF ENERGY & WATER DEVELOPMENT; ZAMBIA The Ministry of Energy and Water Development is responsible for the development and management of Energy and Water resources in a sustainable manner for the benefit of the people of Zambia. MINISTRY OF ENERGY & WATER RESOURCES; SOMALIA
MINISTRY OF ENERGY IN CHARGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES; DJIBOUTI
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MINISTRY OF MINES & ENERGY; NAMIBIA The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) is the State’s lead agency in attracting private investment in resources exploration and development through the provision of geoscientific information on minerals and energy resources, and management of an equitable and secure titles systems for the mining, petroleum and geothermal industries. It also carries prime responsibility for regulating these extractive industries in the country, including the collection of royalties, and ensuring that safety; health and environmental standards are consistent with the relevant State and Commonwealth legislation, regulations and policies. MINISTRY OF MINES & ENERGY; TOGO The Ministry of Mines & Energy implements State policy on mines, hydrocarbons and energy, and monitors it with the collaboration of other ministries and institutions concerned. Its responsibilities include: Plan, organize, coordinate, monitor and develop all activities related to mines and energy; Manage the mining domain of the State and to ensure optimal exploitation of mineral wealth; Ensure the satisfaction of national demand as well as self-sufficiency and security of supplies in the field of electric power; Control, product quality and energy infrastructure; Promote research and use of new and renewable energies and fossil fuels; To carry out technical inspections of installations in the extractive industries and power stations. MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES, ENERGY & MINING; MALAWI The Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy & Mining sets out to sustainably conserve, protect and manage the environment, climate, climate change, forests and other natural resources for socio-economic development of Malawi. They envision a nation that sustainably develops, utilizes, and manages the environment, climate change, forests and their natural resources for the present and future generations. MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & ELECTRICITY; SUDAN
MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & ENERGY; CAMEROON
MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & IRRIGATION; EGYPT Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Egypt (MWRI) is the main governmental organization, responsible for management of the water systems as well as water resources in Egypt. MWRI coordinates with the Nile Basin Countries in shared programs and visions for the optimal management and development of the Nile. MWRI responsibilities are persistently growing on the light of the critical challenges facing Egypt due to water scarcity in terms of growing population which significantly threats development. The challenges facing the water sector in Egypt are enormous and require the mobilization of all resources and the management of these resources in an integrated manner. Accordingly, MWRI has recently launched a National Water Resources Plan for Egypt (NWRP) to deal with both quality and quantity problems due to scarcity of water resources in Egypt. w w w. gr vglobal.com
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NATIONAL ENERGY COMMISSION; DR CONGO The National Energy Commission (NEC) is a body of studies, advice and coordination in energy matters for Government of DRC, created by Ordinance N°81/022 of February the 14th, 1981 and placed under the authority of the Minister in charge of energy. The NEC covers four subsectors of energy as Electricity, Renewable energy, Water and Hydrocarbons and has to define the elements that can contribute to the development and updating of the energy policy through studies, demonstration and experimentation of technologies relating to the different forms of energy in general and particularly renewable energy. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (NEMA) The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), is established under the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act No. 8 of 1999 (EMCA) as the principal instrument of Government for the implementation of all policies relating to environment. Section 9(i) of EMCA mandates the Authority to exercise general supervision and coordination over all matters relating to the environment and to be the principal instrument of the Government of Kenya in the implementation of all policies relating to the environment. The Authority is a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) in the Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources and has been in operation since 1st July 2002. The Authority works closely with lead agencies and development partners, the latter who include UNEP, UNDP and DANIDA. Since its establishment NEMA has implemented three strategic plans and has been on performance contracting as required by the State Corporation (performance contracting) Regulations, 2004 legal notice No. 93. Under these regulations, Boards of Directors in state corporations, among others, are required to sign performance contracts with the Government, against which they are periodically evaluated. NEPAD PLANNING AND COORDINATING AGENCY (NEPAD AGENCY) The New Partnership for Africa Development, NEPAD, was established in 2001. Its Founding Member States included South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, Egypt and Senegal. The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NEPAD Agency) was established in February 2010 as an outcome of the integration of NEPAD into AU structures and processes. NEPAD Agency is the implementing arm of the African Union. It facilitates and coordinates the development of continent-wide programmes and projects, mobilizes resources and engages the global partners, regional economic communities and member states in the implementation of said programmes and projects. NEPAD Agency has been mandated by the Heads of States and Governments to implement the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa, PIDA, and the Africa Power Vision, APV. Both programmes aim for achieving energy access of the African population of 80% for households and 90% for industrial and commercial sectors by 2040. NEPAD Agency is also mandated by Heads of States and Governments together with AUC and ADB to facilitate and
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coordinate the implementation of SE4ALL in Africa. In response to this mandate, NEPAD Agency, AUC and ADB founded Africa SE4ALL Hub which is housed at ADB. In November 2016, NEPAD launched its Renewable Energy Access Programme, REAP which targets Africa High Priority Renewable Energy Projects and develops it to bankability and financial closure. OFF GRID ELECTRIC Off Grid Electric is Africa’s largest distributed solar energy company. The company powers African homes and businesses through its local brand, Zola. It offers solar energy systems for individual homes and businesses, sold on a financed basis for as low as $10 per month. The company already has over 100,000 customers in Tanzania, Rwanda and Ivory Coast, with more country launches planned soon. The company is backed by Tesla, EDF, Total, Helios Investment Partners, DBL Partners, and the founders of eBay & Microsoft. POWER AFRICA/USAID Two out of three people in sub-Saharan Africa lack access to electricity. In 2013, Power Africa was launched, bringing together technical and legal experts, the private sector, and governments from around the world to work in partnership to increase the number of people with access to power. Power Africa’s goal is to add more than 30,000 megawatts (MW) of cleaner, more efficient electricity generation capacity and 60 million new home and business connections. Our goals are ambitious, but achievable because we work in partnership. Power Africa brings together the world’s top companies, political leaders, and financial institutions to help overcome Africa’s energy crisis. Power Africa uses collective problem solving to enable African leaders to pave their own future. Power Africa is connecting the African population to the electricity grid, and providing access to those who live beyond it. Our unique approach is defined by: Transaction Focus; On-the-Ground Support; Bridging the Financing Gap; African-led Reform; Working Beyond the Grid; and Empowering and Powering Women. Power Africa is our signal to African governments, citizens, businesses, and the world that we are committed to working with our African partners to remove the obstacles that stand in the way of opportunity. Through the power of partnership, we can and will ensure a brighter future for all. REYKJAVIK GEOTHERMAL Reykjavik Geothermal Limited is a geothermal development company focused on the development of high enthalpy geothermal resources for utility scale power production. RG specifically identifies and targets locations where quality geothermal resources can be efficiently harnessed to meet the local demand for power and clean dependable energy. RG was founded in Iceland by a proven team of experienced geothermal experts. RG management has been responsible for projects in over 30 countries including spearheading the development of one of the world’s largest geothermal power plants in Hellisheidi, Iceland. The Company’s technical capability has been matched by an in-house group of expert and experienced multinational finance professionals. This team ensures the company’s ability to navigate the complications of geothermal development and power plant finance. These capabilities make RG the preferred entity for the development of geothermal resources anywhere around the world.
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ROUNDTABLE PROFILES STATERA CAPITAL Statera Capital, an impact investment banking firm founded in 2004 in New York City and based in Dar es Salaam focusing on investments in Sub-Saharan Africa. Statera Capital has team members in 7 African nations and is active on projects in renewable energy, biofuels, housing, transportation, telecom infrastructure, health care, oil and gas, equipment leasing, consumer and other sectors. UN OFFICE FOR PROJECT SERVICES (UNOPS) ETOH UNOPS has supported the Government of Ethiopia, United Nations organizations and other development partners in the country since 2009. UNOPS in Ethiopia offers a broad range of project management, procurement and infrastructure services, focusing on the health, agriculture, social, humanitarian and economic sectors. Projects have included the provision of contract administration services, logistics management, procurement, advisory services and training within government ministries to support national capacity development. Additionally, UNOPS provides infrastructure development and advisory services? to other partners in the country such as The Global Fund, the African Union Commission, and IGAD. UNOPS direct implementation services assist partners in areas such as developing working manuals and strengthening systems? Through the operational hub in Ethiopia, UNOPS provides oversight to projects in Sudan. The hub is also looking to expand its operations to Djibouti. WORLD BANK With 189 member countries, staff from more 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries. Together, IBRD and IDA form the World Bank, which provides financing, policy advice, and technical assistance to governments of developing countries. IDA focuses on the world’s poorest countries, while IBRD assists middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries. IFC, MIGA, and ICSID focus on strengthening the private sector in developing countries. Through these institutions, the World Bank Group provides financing, technical assistance, political risk insurance, and settlement of disputes to private enterprises, including financial institutions. WORLD ENERGY COUNCIL The World Energy Council is the principal impartial network of leaders and practitioners promoting an affordable, stable and environmentally sensitive energy system for the greatest benefit of all. Formed in 1923, the Council is the UN-accredited global energy body, representing the entire energy spectrum, with more than 3000 member organisations located in over 90 countries and drawn from governments, private and state corporations, academia, NGOs and energy-related stakeholders. The World Energy Council informs global, regional and national energy strategies by hosting high-level events, publishing authoritative studies, and working through its extensive member network to facilitate the world’s energy policy dialogue.
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Africa’s First Waste-to-Energy Facility The Reppie Waste-to-Energy plant is expected to receive 1,400 tonnes of municipal waste a day, representing an annual waste-disposal capacity of 420,000 tonnes, and will be a vital waste disposal and renewable-electricity generation facility for the city of Addis Ababa. Located only 5 miles from the African Union (AU) Head Quarters, Reppie will help the City dispose of close to three quarters of its daily waste generation in an efficient and environmentally-friendly manner, whilst at the same time producing an expected electricity production capacity of 185GWh per year. The facility is designed with a redundant energy generation and evacuation system for added reliability and extended operation. By diverting waste from landfills and by adhering to the strict European environmental standards for WtE, the Reppie Facility will be a showcase for other cities and countries across Africa. General Project Profile Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) (www.eep.gov.et) Owner
Waste Disposal Partner Municipality: Addis Ababa City Administration (AACA)
Owner’s Engineer
Ramboll Group (www.ramboll.com)
Total Investment
USD 95,880,000 + ETB 434,530,557
Commencement Date
September 24, 2014
EPC Contractor
Consortium of: China National Electric Engineering Corporation (CNEEC) and Cambridge Industries Ltd (CIL)
Scope of EPC Contractor
Turnkey Engineering, Procurement and Construction
Lead Design Firm
China Urban Construction Design and Research Institute Co, LTD.
Project Development
Part of development program for 7 African city WtE Facilities
Reppie Waste-to-Energy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The Reppie Facility is being developed and constructed on an EPC (turnkey) basis by a Consortium consisting of Cambridge Industries Limited (CIL) and China National Electric Engineering Co. Ltd (CNEEC) on behalf of its owner, Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP). Denmark’s Ramboll is acting as EEP’s Owners Engineer. Africa’s waste stream, with its low calorific value and high moisture content, is unique and very different to that found in Europe. The Consortium was created to design, construct and in some cases own extremely cost-competitive and scalable waste-to-energy facilities customized for Sub-Saharan Africa. The development of Reppie represents Phase I of a wider rollout program to develop multiple waste-to-energy plants across SSA’s major cities. There is no better place to start this rollout than Addis Ababa, the home of the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), a perfect example of the vision behind Ethiopia’s Climate Resilient Green Economy. General Profile Addis Ababa Metro Area Population
Over 4.6 million
Meteorological Conditions
Annual average minimum temperature: 14oC Annual average maximum temperature: 25 oC
Altitude above sea level
2,300m
Location
70,000m2 of reclaimed land at the Reppie Open Dump Site
Construction Area
53,120m2
Seismic Fortification
Magnitude 7 Basic Seismic Acceleration as 0.10g
Renewable Energy for Africa’s Capital
Reppie will be the first major waste-to-energy facility in Africa and follows a long history in Europe where such facilities are located in the heart of many of the Continent’s most iconic cities. The Facility will eliminate over 80% of the Municipal Waste delivered to it, whilst at the same time maximizing energy recovery in order to deliver muchneeded power to the surrounding City. The facility has a thermal capacity of 110MWth. Parameter
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Fuel
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Throughput per line
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Load Point
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TPD
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Thermal Energy Capacity per Line Electrical Capacity
36.3MWth to 55MWth 185GWh Waste Disposal Capacity
Capacity per day
1,400 tonnes per day (tpd)
Capacity for 300 days per year (7200hrs operation)
420,000 tonnes per annum (tpa)
Number of Weigh Bridges
2 (Maximum weighing value of 50t with accuracy of 20Kg)
Waste pit or Bunker Capacity
22,000 m3
Number Tipping Platforms
6 Waste Tipping Platform Gates
Trucks Allowed
>4t Trucks (16t compactor IVECO Trucks replacing fleet)
Tipping Hall Dimension
75.6m x 24m x 7m
Plant Design
It was clear from the outset that Reppie was going to be a unique facility, not just because of its location at an altitude of 2,300m, a level at which few WtE facilities of this size have ever been built, but more importantly because of the lower heat value and higher moisture content found in the waste stream. It was therefore critical that the facility was designed by a firm with extensive experience in constructing facilities with similar waste conditions to Addis Ababa. For this reason the Consortium engaged China National Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.’s affiliate, China Urban Construction Design and Research Institute Co, Ltd (CUCD). CUCD is China’s vastly experienced national design institute who has been responsible for designing dozens of such facilities across China, a country with a waste stream composition that is very similar to that found in Africa. The Consortium is led by both China National Electric Engineering Co., Ltd., a company with a long track-record of executing thermal projects all over the world, and Cambridge Industries Ltd (formerly a subsidiary of DP Cleantech Ltd, a supplier of Biomass Boilers), an African-focused renewable energy developer and investor which undertook the initial project development through its team of engineers, bankers and investors who have years of experience in emerging markets and in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Consortium combined the requisite local and international reach of its members with the design and financial strength needed to ensure the facility could be custom-made for SSA and then scaled to neighboring countries. Combustion System Type
Air-cooled Step Grate
Grate Design
SITY2000 - MARTIN GmbH Licensed
Grate Manufacturer
Sanfang-Covanta
Max Grate Capacity Per Line
678tpd
Grate Size Per Line
9.7m x 10.6m
Plant Process
There are thousands of waste-to-energy plants around the world, and most of them employ a similar process to that at Reppie. The unsorted Municipal Solid Waste will be delivered to the waste reception hall by the Municipality’s 16t compactor IVECO trucks. Two semi-automatic grab cranes mix the waste before it is loaded onto the Martin’s SITY2000 Grates (2 x separate lines) where the waste is combusted. Martin’s moving grates are world leaders and ensure an optimal burn-off of the diverse waste stream. The Plant is designed to accept a calorific value range of 5.5 – 9.5 MJ/kg of waste. Over 80% of this waste is eliminated and what remains is converted into ash. The bottom ash will be sold as a building material to the local construction industry or safely used as landfill cover in the new Sendafa Landfill site. The Facility uses magnets to recover steel and other ferrous metals for additional recycling. The Facility’s energy-recovery comes from the generation of superheated steam to drive a 25 MWe steam generator and produces an expected 185 GWhr of electricity every year. To meet the demands of the Employer, there are two sets of 25MWe turbines for redundant operation, which will ensure increased plant availability and reliability.
Waste Heat Boiler Type
Single drum natural circulation boiler, four vertical gas ducts plus one horizontal gas duct
Steam Quantity
2 x 54.1ton/h
Steam Temperature
420°C
Steam Pressure
60bar
Boiler Evaporation Capacity
54.1 t/h
Boiler thermal efficiency
80.94%
Boiler Design & Manufacturer Hangzhou Boiler Group Steam Turbine and Generator Turbine Size
2 x 25MWe Condensing Turbine Generator
Generation Capacity
185GWh per year
Boiler Manufacturer
HBG, Hangzhou Boiler Group
Environmentally-friendly Flue Gas Treatment
Incineration plants have been around for more than 100 years, but modern incineration plants are very different from their forebears. The Reppie Facility has adopted modern back-end flue gas treatment technology which ensures that almost all of the nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur dioxide (SO2), heavy metals and dioxins produced by the plant are drastically reduced, thus ensuring the plant operates safely within the strict Emission limits of the European Union. Any residues leftover from the flue gas treatment is recycled or safely disposed of whilst the scrubbed and cleaned flue gas is released into the atmosphere through the Plant’s twin 50 high stacks. Flue Gas Cleaning Design
Non-catalytic reduction (SNCR) + semi wet + dry + powder activated carbon (PAC) injection + Baghouse Filter
Emission Standard
EU 2000/76/EC Directive
Emission Monitoring
Both on site and online flue gas emission monitoring
Design
Anarobic System with membrane bio-reactor (MBR)
Leachate Treatment Supplier
Everbright
Daily Processing Capacity
220m3 per day
Bottom ash
100,400 tpa
Fly ash
15,210 tpa
Residues
Delivered by: Cambridge Industries Ltd in partnership with China National Electric Engineering Co., Ltd. Contact Information: Samuel Z Alemayehu Managing Director | Cambridge Industries Ltd. (ADP Cleantech Ltd Subsidary) salemayehu@cambridge-industries.com samuel.alemayehu@dpcleantech.com Tel.: +251 915534836 (Eth) Tel.: +1 650 209 4684 (US)
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