The Annual Stakeholder Forum of the Energy Efficient Lighting and Appliances (EELA) project took place in Nairobi, Kenya, on 29 and 30 March 2023, under the theme EmPowering efficient appliances and greater livelihoods in EAC and SADC. It was a crucial event for stakeholders active in the vibrant energy efficient lighting and appliances space across East and Southern Africa, and brings together key stakeholders from the broader energy sector in East and Southern Africa.
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08h00 - Registration of Participants and Refreshments
09h00 - Welcoming and Opening
Message from Ms Fatou Haidara, Deputy Director General of UNIDO and Special Representative for Africa
Opening remarks
- Mr. Elsam Turyahabwe, Representative from EAC Secretariat
- Mr. Kuda Ndhlukula, Executive Director, SACREEE
- Mr. Adam Öjdahl, First Secretary, Regional Energy Advisor, Embassy of Sweden in Kenya
- Ms. Kawira Bucyana, UNIDO Country Representative in Kenya
Welcome address by the Ministry of Energy of Kenya and official opening of the event
- Mr. Alex Wachira, Principal Secretary, State Department of Energy
09H30 - Introduction to Energy Efficient Lighting and Appliances in East and Southern Africa (EELA) Programme
Moderator: Ms. Mary Bwabye, EELA Project Team, EACREEE
- Introduction of the EELA Program, achieved milestones and outlook, Ms. Karin Reiss-Haimbala, Program Manager, UNIDO
- New EELA Off-grid Initiative, Mr. Steven Bihinda, Senior Renewable Energy Engineer, Ministry of Infrastructure (Rwanda) (online)
- New EELA Labelling initiative, Ms. Ashanti Mbanga, Project Manager, SANEDI (South Africa)
- Launch of the EELA E-learning platform and first joint EELA/KGRTC training cycle, Mr. Arnold Milner Simwaba, Director, Ministry of Energy (Zambia)
EELA Champion Awards
10h45 - Break
11H15 - High Level Panel: Tracking Progress on EmPowering Energy Efficient Appliances for Greater Livelihoods in EAC and SADC
Moderator: Ms. Linet Luval, Deputy Representative of UNIDO in Kenya
Setting the scene: Ms. Melanie Slade, Energy Efficiency Policy Analyst, IEA [Link]
- Mr. Simon T. Kalanzi, Commissioner Energy Efficiency and Conservation Department, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (Uganda)
- Mr. Martin Ndayizeye, General Director of Energy, Ministry of Hydraulics, Energy and Mines (Burundi)
- Mr Tom Remis, Undersecretary, Ministry of Energy and Dams (South Sudan)
- Mr. Goddy Muhumuza, Executive Director, EACREEE
- Mr. Yagouba Traore, Head, Energy Policy, Planning and Strategy, AFREC
12H00 - Track
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Track 1: Policy Session Moderator: Ms. Ashanti Mbanga, Project Manager, SANEDI
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Track 2: Capacity Building Session Moderator: Mr. Readlay Makaliki, EELA Lead Technical Expert, SACREEE
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13h00 - Lunch
14H00 - Panel Discussion: Localizing Value Chains for Renewable Energy and EELA in Africa
Moderator: Ms. Karin Reiss-Haimbala, Program Manager, UNIDO
- Mr. Vilakati Mandla David Linda, Principal Energy Officer, Ministry of Energy (Eswatini)
- Mr. Sylvester Makaka, Energy Advisor, Kenyan Association of Manufacturers
- Mr. Xiaohua Zhang, China Country Director, ClimateWorks Foundation (online)
- Ms. Elizabeth Wangeci Chege, Energy Efficiency and Cooling Specialist, SEFORALL
- Mr. Benjamin Clarke, Business Analyst for International Cooperation, SolarPower European (online)
- Mr. Kouakou Alexis Kouassi, Director of Operations, ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
15h00 - Track
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Track 1: Clean Cooling Session Moderator: Mr. Saikiran Kasamsetty, Energy Efficiency Specialist, U4E [Link]
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Track 2: Productive Use Session Moderator: Mr. Sam Grant, Senior Director, Clean Energy Access, CLASP
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16h30 - Panel Discussion: Women and Youth at the Center of EELA Programs
Moderator: Mr. Denis Ariho, Lead Technical Expert, EELA/EACREEE
- Ms. Cynthia Alexander, Principal Officer RE and Energy Management, Energy Commission (Seychelles)
- Ms. Linet Njeri, Coordinator of YEEP, Eenovator
- Mr. Ndivhuho Tshikovhi, Project Associate, UNIDO
- Ms. Agnes Kalyonge, CEO, Jikoni Magic
- Ms. Asteria Markus, Gender Focal Point, EELA/SACREEE
17h30 - Closing of day 1
18h00 - Evening reception at Trademark Hotel
09h00 - Welcome and Introduction of Day 2
Ms. Linet Luvai, Deputy Representative of UNIDO in Kenya
09h15 - Market Potential for Energy Service Business Models in the EAC and SADC region
Moderator: Mr. Kuda Ndhlukula, Executive Director, SACREEE
- Overview on international best practice for ESCO approaches to accelerate the uptake of efficient appliances, Ms. Melanie Slade, Senior Programme Manager, Energy Efficiency in Emerging Economies Programme, IEA
- Creating a conducive ecosystem for the development of a local ESCO market, Mr. Aref Abou Zahr, CEO, Ark Energy
- Sharing experience from UNIDO project in Egypt, Ms. Gihan Bayoumi Attia, National Programme Officer, UNIDO (online)
- Opportunities and challenges for EE/EELA projects in Southern Africa, Mr. Zadok Olinga, President, Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation (online)
- Country efforts to build a local ESCO market - the example of Uganda, Mr. Usamah Luutu Kaggwa, Acting Assistant Commissioner, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (Uganda)
Questions and Answers
11h00 - Break
11h30 - Showcasing selected projects of the first call for proposals of the EELA TA and Co-financing facility
Introduction and lessons learned from the EELA Facility, Ms. Evita Moawad, Sustainable Energy Expert, UNIDO
- Mr. Kelvin Odhiambo, Director & Chief Technical Officer, Icopower [Link]
- Ms. Agatha Mitambo, Finance and Administrator Officer, Green Impact Technologies [Link]
- Ms. Memory Banda, Head of Marketing, Zuwa Energy [Link]
- Mr. Eustache Rutivomba, Technical Director, ERE Ltd [Link]
- Mr. Vedaste Ndayishimiye, Technical Director, STOP Ltd [Link]
13h00 - Lunch
14h00 - Panel Discussion: Financing Sources and Mechanisms for EELA in the EAC and SADC Region
Moderator: Mrs. Karin Reiss-Haimbala, Project Coordinator, UNIDO
- Mr. Adam Fitzwilliam, Director, CAMCO
- Mr. Luc Tossou, Principal Energy Efficiency Specialist and Investment Officer, AfDB
- Ms. Ada Marmion, Director Partnerships, Knowledge and Impact, AECF
- Mr. Olympus Manthata, Head: Climate Finance, Development Bank of South Africa (online)
- Mr. Stefan Jonsson, CEO and Co-founder, GloFin Advisory AB (online)
15h30 - Break
16h00 - Track
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Track 1: Interactive Training on Delivering Successful Energy Efficiency Projects in EAC and SADC Context” Trainer: Mr. Aref Abou Zahr, CEO, Ark Energy LLC |
Track 2: EAC Regional Energy Efficiency Policy (closed session) |
17h00 - Closing Session
18h00 - End of Event
Meeting contact:
- Ms. Karin Reiss-Haimbala, UNIDO, Email: k.reiss@unido.org
- Mr. Ndivhuho Tshikovhi, UNIDO, Email: n.tshikovhi@unido.org
- Ms. Mary Bwabye, UNIDO, Email: m.bwabye@unido.org
Please do not hesitate to contact the EELA team: info@eela-project.org
The meeting is paperless. All materials are provided through the EELA website: https://eela-project.org
