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AEEP Forum 2023 Spotlight Building Bridges for Green Growth – Africa-EU partnership for climate compatible energy access

The AEEP Forum 2023, held during the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, emphasized collaboration between Africa and the EU for climate-friendly energy systems and achieving SDG7. Discussions focused on renewable energy’s role in inclusive economic growth, adaptable energy systems, public-private collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and green energy accessibility. Initiatives like AEGEI, AfSEM, and CPM were highlighted to bring energy access to millions, promoting collaboration and innovation in the energy sector for green growth and climate-compatible energy access.

2023

Instrument: AEEP

Region: Africa

Topic: Energy Development Cooperation

AEEP Forum 2023 Spotlight Building Bridges for Green Growth – Africa-EU partnership for climate compatible energy access

The AEEP Forum 2023, held during the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, emphasized collaboration between Africa and the EU for climate-friendly energy systems and achieving SDG7. Discussions focused on renewable energy’s role in inclusive economic growth, adaptable energy systems, public-private collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and green energy accessibility. Initiatives like AEGEI, AfSEM, and CPM were highlighted to bring energy access to millions, promoting collaboration and innovation in the energy sector for green growth and climate-compatible energy access.

2023

Instrument: AEEP

Region: Africa

Topic: Energy Development Cooperation

SAPP and MSB Market Access Guide

Namibia’s Electricity Control Board (ECB), NamPower and the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) have issued a joint guide to support Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in accessing the national and regional energy trading market. The “SAPP and MSB Market Access Guide” was launched with support from the European programme GET.transform and gives an overview of the market rules and roles in Namibia’s Modified Single Buyer (MSB) and the SAPP regional market.

2023

Instrument: GET.transform

Region: Africa

Country: Namibia

Topic: Regulation

Market segment: On-Grid

SAPP and MSB Market Access Guide

Namibia’s Electricity Control Board (ECB), NamPower and the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) have issued a joint guide to support Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in accessing the national and regional energy trading market. The “SAPP and MSB Market Access Guide” was launched with support from the European programme GET.transform and gives an overview of the market rules and roles in Namibia’s Modified Single Buyer (MSB) and the SAPP regional market.

2023

Instrument: GET.transform

Region: Africa

Country: Namibia

Topic: Regulation

Market segment: On-Grid

Best Practices in Results-Based Financing for Mini-Grids

This study assesses the impact and effectiveness of results-based financing (RBF) projects and derives key recommendations for setting up RBF mechanisms in mini-grid programmes. The study was led by the Green People’s Energy for Africa (GBE), taps into approaches by the Energy Autonomous Villages initiative funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ), and facilitated through a Leveraged Partnership by GET.transform.

2023

Instrument: GET.transform

Region: Africa

Topic: Energy Access, Finance

Market segment: Off-Grid

Best Practices in Results-Based Financing for Mini-Grids

This study assesses the impact and effectiveness of results-based financing (RBF) projects and derives key recommendations for setting up RBF mechanisms in mini-grid programmes. The study was led by the Green People’s Energy for Africa (GBE), taps into approaches by the Energy Autonomous Villages initiative funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ), and facilitated through a Leveraged Partnership by GET.transform.

2023

Instrument: GET.transform

Region: Africa

Topic: Energy Access, Finance

Market segment: Off-Grid

Scalable Power Models: Commercial and Industrial (C&I)

This GET.transform case study highlights C&I business models that successfully promote rural industrialisation. The focus lies on scalable power models that leverage renewable energy technologies to trigger growth and development in rural industry in Africa.

2023

Instrument: GET.transform

Region: Africa

Topic: Energy Access, Regulation, Solar Energy

Market segment: Off-Grid

Scalable Power Models: Commercial and Industrial (C&I)

This GET.transform case study highlights C&I business models that successfully promote rural industrialisation. The focus lies on scalable power models that leverage renewable energy technologies to trigger growth and development in rural industry in Africa.

2023

Instrument: GET.transform

Region: Africa

Topic: Energy Access, Regulation, Solar Energy

Market segment: Off-Grid

AEEP Spotlight: Ensuring Africa´s Rich, Critical Minerals Endowment Crucial to Global Energy Transition is Leveraged to Promote SDG7 on the Continent

During COP27 the Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) hosted an event together with the International Energy Agency (IEA) at the Africa Pavilion on the topic “Ensuring Africa´s Rich, critical minerals endowment crucial to global energy transition is leveraged to promote SDG7 on the continent”.

The event on 15 November highlighted Africa’s rich endowment in minerals critical to the global energy transition.

2022

Instrument: AEEP

Region: Africa

AEEP Spotlight: Ensuring Africa´s Rich, Critical Minerals Endowment Crucial to Global Energy Transition is Leveraged to Promote SDG7 on the Continent

During COP27 the Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) hosted an event together with the International Energy Agency (IEA) at the Africa Pavilion on the topic “Ensuring Africa´s Rich, critical minerals endowment crucial to global energy transition is leveraged to promote SDG7 on the continent”.

The event on 15 November highlighted Africa’s rich endowment in minerals critical to the global energy transition.

2022

Instrument: AEEP

Region: Africa

Renewable Energy Jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa and India 2022

The Energy Access Workforce to learn how decentralized renewable energy (DRE) job growth bounced back from the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. The sector continued to create good and meaningful employment in sub-Saharan Africa and India since the last census (2019). The report provides a comprehensive overview of employment in the DRE sector, including skill levels, training opportunities, compensation, participation of women and youth, and job retention. It is based on a survey of more than 350 companies and numerous focus groups across five countries: Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda.

2022

Instrument: GET.invest

Region: Africa, Global

Topic: Job Creation

Market segment: Off-Grid, On-Grid

Renewable Energy Jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa and India 2022

The Energy Access Workforce to learn how decentralized renewable energy (DRE) job growth bounced back from the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. The sector continued to create good and meaningful employment in sub-Saharan Africa and India since the last census (2019). The report provides a comprehensive overview of employment in the DRE sector, including skill levels, training opportunities, compensation, participation of women and youth, and job retention. It is based on a survey of more than 350 companies and numerous focus groups across five countries: Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda.

2022

Instrument: GET.invest

Region: Africa, Global

Topic: Job Creation

Market segment: Off-Grid, On-Grid

Grid-Connected Distributed Generation in Africa

This manual on Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) highlights the role technical assistance can play in developing favourable conditions for DRE deployment in Africa, as supported by GIZ projects organised under the Sector Network Energy in Sub-Sahara Africa (SN Energy SSA). It has been prepared under the guidance of the Working Group on Grid-Connected Renewable Energy, the South African-German Energy Programme (SAGEN), Strengthening the Market for Solar Power in Tunisia (RMS) and GET.transform. The manual serves as a reference document for policy-makers and technical assistance providers looking to implement DRE projects.

2022

Instrument: GET.transform

Region: Africa, Global

Topic: Energy Planning, Energy Access, Solar Energy, Wind Energy

Market segment: Off-Grid, On-Grid

Grid-Connected Distributed Generation in Africa

This manual on Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) highlights the role technical assistance can play in developing favourable conditions for DRE deployment in Africa, as supported by GIZ projects organised under the Sector Network Energy in Sub-Sahara Africa (SN Energy SSA). It has been prepared under the guidance of the Working Group on Grid-Connected Renewable Energy, the South African-German Energy Programme (SAGEN), Strengthening the Market for Solar Power in Tunisia (RMS) and GET.transform. The manual serves as a reference document for policy-makers and technical assistance providers looking to implement DRE projects.

2022

Instrument: GET.transform

Region: Africa, Global

Topic: Energy Planning, Energy Access, Solar Energy, Wind Energy

Market segment: Off-Grid, On-Grid

The Renewable Energy Tariff Toolbox User Manual

The toolbox, consisting of several standard tariff models to calculate tariffs for renewable technologies and a user manual, can be used to set or assess tariffs for grid-connected and off-grid renewable energy systems in West Africa. It is an instrument for the design and negotiation of PPAs, tenders, bidding processes, feed-in tariffs and to understand consumer habits.

2017

Instrument: GET.transform

Region: Africa

The Renewable Energy Tariff Toolbox User Manual

The toolbox, consisting of several standard tariff models to calculate tariffs for renewable technologies and a user manual, can be used to set or assess tariffs for grid-connected and off-grid renewable energy systems in West Africa. It is an instrument for the design and negotiation of PPAs, tenders, bidding processes, feed-in tariffs and to understand consumer habits.

2017

Instrument: GET.transform

Region: Africa

Future Energy Scenarios for African Cities. Unlocking Opportunities for Climate Responsive Development

The scenario analysis provided in this study shows that megatrends such as population growth, increased energy demand and climate risks will shape the resilience and development of African cities. This analysis can support decision makers to identify risks and opportunities in trends, assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects, as well as informing the policy debate.

2017

Instrument: GET.transform

Region: Africa

Topic: Climate Change, Cities

Future Energy Scenarios for African Cities. Unlocking Opportunities for Climate Responsive Development

The scenario analysis provided in this study shows that megatrends such as population growth, increased energy demand and climate risks will shape the resilience and development of African cities. This analysis can support decision makers to identify risks and opportunities in trends, assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects, as well as informing the policy debate.

2017

Instrument: GET.transform

Region: Africa

Topic: Climate Change, Cities

Low Cost Grid Electrification Technologies. A Handbook for Electrification Practitioners

This handbook has been developed to disseminate knowledge on low-cost grid electrification technologies for rural areas. It is primarily meant for use by power sector practitioners at utilities responsible for planning rural electrification networks, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. It will enable practitioners to develop appropriate cost-effective solutions that meet the required technical standards.

2015

Instrument: GET.transform

Region: Africa

Topic: Energy Access

Market segment: Off-Grid, On-Grid

Low Cost Grid Electrification Technologies. A Handbook for Electrification Practitioners

This handbook has been developed to disseminate knowledge on low-cost grid electrification technologies for rural areas. It is primarily meant for use by power sector practitioners at utilities responsible for planning rural electrification networks, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. It will enable practitioners to develop appropriate cost-effective solutions that meet the required technical standards.

2015

Instrument: GET.transform

Region: Africa

Topic: Energy Access

Market segment: Off-Grid, On-Grid

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