Panel: Micro-Grid Solutions as an answer to powering Africa – what is it? How to finance it? How to manage it?

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 12:10 PM to 1:00 PM · 50 min. (Africa/Johannesburg)

1.61 - Level 1, CTICC 1

AfricaCom: Sustainability & Climate Resilience

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Africa is challenged with electricity access, and therefore telecoms access.Can micro-grids provide an answer, with alternative green energy sources

What are micro-grids and what are some examples in play?

What are the challenges and how can they be addressed?

How can they be made financially and operationally sustainable?

What role does government need to play in respect of regulation and finance?

What is the role of other stakeholders such as Telcos and financial institutions?