Tuesday 14 May 2019
Expanding the energy mix and diversifying operating models
Moderator: Nicolette Pombo-Van Zyl, Editor, ESI Africa, South Africa
| 14:00 | South Africa’s energy future and the President’s Sustainability Task Team Anton Eberhard, Professor, Management Programme in Infrastructure, Reform and Regulation, Graduate School of Business, UCT, South Africa |
| 14:15 | Energy leaders’ national dialogue on a “Just Energy Transition”. Recommendations to map out the energy future for South Africa through the IRP and other policy guidelines *The socio-economic impact of various energy-mix scenarios *The transition from use of fossil fuels *Best-cost scenario on supplying energy *Distribution and admiration capacity * What is the role of municipalities in South Africa’s IRP? Panellists: -Silas Zimu, CEO, Africa Energy Corporation, South Africa -Nosizwe Dlengezele, Managing Director for Gas & Power Systems, General Electric, South Africa -Anton Eberhard, Professor, Management Programme in Infrastructure, Reform and Regulation, Graduate School of Business, UCT, South Africa -Nhlanhla Ngidi, Head of Energy and Electricity, South African Local Government Association (SALGA), South Africa -Karen Breytenbach, Head of IPP Office, IPP Office, South Africa |
Utility reform Moderator: Izak du Plessis, Associate, Growth and Corporate Development, Deloitte, South Africa
| 15:45 | Eskom – reviewing key assumptions and proposals to resolve the debt and service delivery dilemma -Ted Blom, Expert, Mining and Energy Advisors, South Africa -Penny Herbst, Non-executive director, Africa Greenco, South Africa |
| 16:15 | Panel discussion: Models that African utilities have adopted – results and what can be done differently *An update from and a closer look at utilities in: Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda *Successful operating models that have lowered fiscal risk and increased security of supply Panellists: –Ebipere Clark, Advisory to Governor – Energy and Power, Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria -Wondimu Tekle Sigo, Former State Minister, Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Energy, Ethiopia – Bernard Modey, Senior Power Expert, ICF/USAID, Ghana |
Wednesday 15 May 2019
What impact will the financial and investment landscape for 2019/2020 have on Africa’s Power infrastructure?
Moderator: Sanusi Ohiare, Executive Director, Rural Electrification Fund, Nigeria
| 09:30 | Data to set the scene Benjamin Attia, Research Analyst, Wood Mackenzie Power and Renewables, USA |
| 09:45 | Panel discussion: What impact will the financial and investment landscape for 2019 have on Africa’s power infrastrucutre? Panellists: – Stephens Notoane, Group Head of Utilities Services, City of Tshwane Municipality, South Africa – Romain Py, Head of Transactions, African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), South Africa – Benjamin Attia, Research Analyst, Wood Mackenzie Power and Renewables, USA – Tsidiso Disenyana, Senior Economist, ECIC, South Africa |
Regulatory health check for power infrastructure investors:
Electricity Regulatory Index Moderator: Fungai Khumbulani Sibanda, Regulator Member, National Energy Regulator (NERSA), South Africa
| 11:15 | The impact of the Electricity Regulatory Index for Africa Badru M. Kiggundu, Chairperson: Projects Steering Committee (PSC), UEGCL, Uganda |
| 11:30 | Panel discussion: The Electricity Regulatory Index for Africa one year later. Placing the spotlight on African regulators as we track the progress of indicators *What actions have been taken to improve regulatory governance? *What steps have been achieved towards regulatory substance? *How are regulators making an impact on the regulated utilities and the overall sector? *Tariff dynamics and reduction potential *Way forward for regulators Panellists: -Peter Kakeeto, Manager – Technical Monitoring and Compliance, Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), Uganda -Godfrey Chibulunje, Director of Electricity, Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA), Tanzania -Nomfundo Maseti, Full time regulator member, National Energy Regulator (NERSA), South Africa |
Blended Finance
Moderator: Jonathan Berman, Managing Director, Fieldstone, South Africa
| 14:00 | Case study: How to balance legal protection of both parties entering an agreement Dino Petrarolo, CEO, Next Renewable Generation, South Africa |
| 14:15 | Panel discussion: Accessing blended finance and the steps to overcome the infrastructure development shortfall in Africa? *Considerations for the “Green Agenda” *Can green bonds play a role? *Role of developmental financial institution Panellists: -Dino Petrarolo, CEO, Next Renewable Generation, South Africa -Leena Klossner, Vice President & Acting Managing Director, Nordic Development Fund -Jasandra Nyker, CEO, BioTherm Energy, South Africa -Mohamed Rali Badissy, Senior Attorney for Energy and Finance, Commercial -Law Development Programme, Office of General Counsel, United States |
International initiatives
| 15:45 | Power Africa: Overview of the programme and update on initiatives Andrew Herscowitz, Coordinator, Power Africa, USA |
| 16:20 | Utilities 2.0 workshop Utilities 2.0 Coalition Representatives, United States |
Thursday 16 May 2019
GET FiT – The fundamental building blocks
Moderator: Diana Jensen, Managing Director, OPIC, USA
| 09:30 | Measuring success, experience and lessons learnt from the implementation of GET FiT Uganda Geoffrey Bakka, Secretariat, GET FiT, Uganda |
| 09:45 | Panel discussion: GET FiT tool box – the fundamental building blocks to unlock private investment and a look at further market roll-out *Mitigating commercial and political risks to improve the attractiveness of the investment environment *Tackling legal and regulatory hurdles *Achieving a signed PPA and financial close *A closer look at matters in Mozambique and Zambia Panellists: -Geoffrey Bakka, Secretariat, GET FiT, Uganda -Ric Amansure, Renewable Energy Economic Development, South Africa -Eben de Vos, Project Development, REH Group, Zambia -Marcus Rother, Senior Investment Officer, EDFI, Belgium |
Utility CEO Forum: Turning Challenges into opportunities
| 11:00 | Round table discussions. A dynamic approach to understanding regional and country related challenges from utility C-level executives that can translate into business deals. |
