The manufacturing sector in Kenya, Zambia, and Zimbabwe is under increasing pressure from rising energy costs and competitiveness challenges. To address these issues, EELA is hosting a webinar titled "Industrial Energy Efficiency for Factories in Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe". The session will showcase how industrial energy efficiency (IEE) can reduce production costs, improve output quality, and cut carbon emissions, making it one of the fastest and most cost-effective solutions for manufacturers. As part of theEELA Country Window Projects' activities, the webinar will bring together factories and technology providers to share practical approaches, real-world examples, and success stories on adopting energy-efficient motors and systems.

The webinar has been organized by UNIDO in partnership with EACREEE, SACREEE and ECREEE, implemented with the support of Chemonics Egypt (CE).

Webinar Objectives:

• Understand motor system efficiency - see how most factory electricity is used and where optimization can quickly reduce energy waste.
• Identify low-cost savings opportunities - explore practical upgrades and operational measures that deliver fast payback.
• Assess your savings potential - learn simple methods to decide when to repair or replace motors for the best return.
• Explore the growing motors efficiency market - understand how rising energy costs and a fast-expanding market for efficient motor systems create new opportunities for factories and technology providers to cut costs and strengthen competitiveness.

Target Audience:

The webinar aims to raise awareness among key stakeholders from the following sectors and organizations:

• Factory and plant managers
• Energy and maintenance engineers
• Global and national technology providers and ESCOs
• Industrial associations and chambers of commerce       

Date: 20 November 2025, 10:00 AM EAT

REGISTRATION LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mq_IkWzkQ9ShTNIl2X-VJQ

Agenda Overview:

• 10.00 - 10.05  Welcome Remarks and Introduction to EELA Program
  Ndivhuho Tshikovhi, UNIDO

The following presentations will be delivered by Dr. Evan Murimi, Sustainable Energy Consultant, and Dr. Ahmed Huzayyin, Head of the Eco-industrial Department at Chemonics Egypt.

• 10.05 - 10.10  Understanding Motor System Efficiency
  Overview of how motor systems drive most industrial energy use, and why optimization matters.
• 10.10 - 10.25   Top 10 Energy-Saving Measures in Motor Systems
  Practical actions factories can take to reduce electricity use and maintenance costs.
• 10.25 - 10.35   How to Calculate Savings
  Simple methods and examples to estimate payback and efficiency gains.
• 10.35 - 10.45   Q&A Session
  Open discussion with industry experts and participants.
• 10.45 - 10.50   Assess How Much Your Factory Can Save Through Improving Motor Efficiency
• 10.50 - 10.55   Opinion Polling and Webinar Evaluation
• 10.55 - 11.00   Closing Remarks and Next Steps