PROGRAM
EVENTS & CEREMONIES
DAY: 1 & 2 | DATE: 28th & 29th May 2025 | TIME: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Access to the exhibition stands from manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and developers of solar and energy storage technologies, alongside key stakeholders, showcase innovative products and services designed to tackle local challenges | ||
DAY: 1 | DATE: 28th May 2025 | TIME: 9:30 am – 10:30 am |
Welcome Address: | ||
DAY: 1 | DATE: 28th May 2025 | TIME: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Networking reception to connect with industry professionals, potential clients, partners, and key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, fostering valuable collaborations in the solar and energy industry. | ||
DAY: 2 | DATE: 29th May 2025 | TIME: 4:00 pm – 05:00 pm |
Closing Remarks: – Mr. Luther NDOLA – Managing Director – OL POWER TECH | ||
PLENARY SESSIONS
DAY: 1 | DATE: 28th May 2025 | TIME: 10:30 am – 11:30 am |
Description: | ||
DAY: 1 | DATE: 28th May 2025 | TIME: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
Description: This session will focus on the critical role of policy and regulatory frameworks in advancing the adoption of solar energy and energy storage systems. Panelists will explore how effective policies can create an enabling environment for investment, innovation, and scaling renewable energy solutions. Discussions will include best practices for designing and implementing regulations, the importance of transparent and supportive governance, and strategies to overcome existing policy barriers. The session will also highlight successful case studies, opportunities for regional harmonization, and the role of collaboration between governments, private sector actors, and international organizations in driving sustainable energy reform. | ||
DAY: 1 | DATE: 28th May 2025 | TIME: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Description: This session will explore the critical role of financing in driving the growth of solar energy and energy storage systems across Central and West Africa. Panelists will examine innovative financing models, investment strategies, and funding mechanisms that can unlock the region’s renewable energy potential. Discussions will highlight opportunities for leveraging public and private sector collaboration, the role of international donors and development banks, and the emergence of impact investing and green financing. Additionally, the session will address challenges such as high capital costs, risk mitigation, and creating bankable projects to attract long-term investment. | ||
DAY: 2 | DATE: 29th May 2025 | TIME: 10:30 am – 11:30 am |
Description: This session will focus on the importance of technology transfer and capacity building in scaling solar energy and energy storage systems across Central and West Africa. Panelists will explore how the transfer of cutting-edge solar and storage technologies can empower local businesses, governments, and communities to implement sustainable energy solutions. Discussions will include strategies for fostering local innovation, strengthening technical expertise, and building the workforce needed to support the region’s renewable energy transition. Additionally, the session will address the role of partnerships between international companies, local stakeholders, and educational institutions in enhancing skills and ensuring the long-term sustainability of solar and energy storage initiatives. | ||
DAY: 2 | DATE: 29th May 2025 | TIME: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
Description: This session will explore the critical role of solar energy in mitigating climate change in Central and West Africa, focusing on locally adapted and affordable solutions. Panelists will discuss how scalable and cost-effective solar solutions—ranging from off-grid systems to large-scale energy storage—can reduce carbon emissions, enhance climate resilience, and support economic growth. The session will also envision how solar energy can drive a climate-resilient future in the region. | ||
DAY: 2 | DATE: 29th May 2025 | TIME: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Description: This session will look ahead to the future of solar energy and energy storage in Central and West Africa, focusing on the next wave of market growth, innovation, and widespread adoption. Panelists will discuss the long-term trends and developments shaping the region’s energy landscape, from evolving technologies to the scaling of energy storage solutions. The conversation will center on the future potential for solar energy to drive sustainable development, the role of energy storage in enhancing grid reliability, and how the region can overcome challenges to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. Participants will explore how the market can evolve over the next decade, with an emphasis on forward-thinking solutions and strategies to ensure a resilient, sustainable energy future for the region | ||