Prof. Gituro Wainaina
Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat
Presidential Delivery Unit, Office of the President, Kenya
ABOUT EVENT / Overview
The 2018 global trends indicated that investing in renewable energy is investing in a future profitable to all. The investments in renewable energy in 2018 were three folds higher than the amounts invested in coal and gas fired generators. According to the report from International Renewable Energy Agency, at the end of 2018, global renewable generation capacity amounted to 2351 GW of which hydro accounted for the largest share of the total, with an installed capacity of 1172 GW, followed by wind and solar energy that accounted capacities of 564 GW and 486 GW respectively.
As per the World Bank Group, roughly 1 billion people or 13% of the world’s population live without electricity. Between 2014 and 2018, the World Bank provided more than $11.5 billion in financing for renewable energy and energy efficiency in Africa. They could meet nearly a quarter of the energy needs from indigenous and clean renewable energy by 2030.
Kenya itself aims to produce 19,200 MW against a demand of 15,000 MW by 2030. The population is expected to grow from 49 million to about 90 million people by 2050. Since only about 40% of the population now has reliable electricity service, about 1,500 miles of new transmission lines are under construction, with plans for an additional 3,600 miles.
With this insight and the ensuing opportunities in the neighbouring countries of Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Tanzania, Bricsa Consulting is committed to host the 4th Annual PowerTech Africa, a 2 day exclusive closed-door gathering of senior renewable practitioners from both public and private sectors across the world with a keen interest to participate in the growth and development opportunities in the region. We look forward to welcoming the interested participants to share the platform and be a part of the elite gathering looking towards a positive outcome.
Highlights of the Program
- Identifying the potential of renewable sources in the Sub-Saharan Africa Regions - Wind, Solar, Geothermal & Gas
- Implementation of Smart Grid/Off-Grid technology projects using renewable energy for a better and reliable power transmission
- Sources of capitalizing renewable power projects & exploring Foreign Direct Investment policies for better project implementation
- Hybrid Energy System: Spurting opportunities for the energy market in Africa
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EVENT SPEAKERS
Chairperson
Speakers
Eng. Benson Mlambo Mwakina, HSC
Chairperson, Board of Directors
The East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency (EACREEE), Kenya
Ms. Esther Wangombe
Deputy Director Renewable Energy
Ministry of Energy, Kenya
Ms. Faith Wandera-Odongo (PhD)
Senior Deputy Director of Renewable Energy
Ministry of Energy, Kenya
Eng. Godfrey H. Chibulunje
Director of Electricity
Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority, Tanzania
Mr. Kato Vincent
Assistant Commissioner
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Uganda
Mr. Robert Bwire
General Manager – Research, Policy Advocacy and Planning
Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest)
Mr. Kennedy Omutanyi
General Manager – Sales
Aggreko Kenya Energy Rentals Limited
Dr. Fred Simiyu
Deputy Director – International Trade
Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives, Kenya
Dr. Nicholas Obuya Mariita
Director
Geothermal Energy Training and Research Institute (GeTRI), Kenya
Mr. Mulaw Beyene Getachew
Energy Economist
Ministry of Water and Energy, Ethiopia
Eng. James Muriithi
Head of Department, Renewable Energy
Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation, Kenya
Mr. Enoch Mwita
Head of Business Development – Africa
ASGC, UK
Eng. Abel Rotich
Geothermal Development Director
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen)
Prof. Sampson Mamphweli
Director
Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies, South Africa
Mr. Gabriele Buccini
Business Development Manager
Wärtsilä Energy Business
Mr. Erik Westerberg
Business Development Manager – Africa
Turboden S.p.A. Italy
Mr. Kevin Kinusu Kinyangi
Country Manager – Kenya Biogas Program
Hivos, Kenya
Mr. Zacharia Muna Munga
National Project Coordinator
United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Kenya
Ms. Carol Ofafa
System Operation And Power Management
Operation And Maintenance, Power Systems Protection And Control
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO)
Ms. Susanne Hounsell
Sector Lead Energy – Kenya & Burundi
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, Kenya
Ms. Eva Roesler
Head of the Competence Centre for German Export Finance
Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa (AHK Eastern Africa)
Mr. Dennis Waweru Nderitu
Advisor
Energy 4 Impact, Kenya
Mr. GD Prakash
Head Engg. R&D
Amara Raja Power Systems Ltd.
Mr. John Kimotho
Investment Manager
African Infrastructure Investment Managers
Mr. Mbeo Ogeya
Research Fellow
Stockholm Environment Institute, Kenya
Mr. Fred Ishugah
Sustainable Energy Expert
The East African Center of Excellence for Renewable Energy & Efficiency (EACREEE), Kenya
Mr. Steve Grant
Group Managing Director
Castor Vali Ltd
Mr. Peter Kinuthia
Senior Energy Expert
African Union, Ethiopia
CO-HOST
ASSOCIATE PARTNERS
ENDORSEMENT PARTNERS
Location / Venue & Details
Villa Rosa Kempinski
Chiromo Road, Nairobi, Kenya