Conference Agenda Sessions

PANEL DISCUSSION: Harnessing Regional Power: The East and West African Power Pool Advantage

Showcasing regional initiatives are fostering cross-border energy trade, creating a more reliable and efficient electricity market for both IPPs and utilities. Discover the opportunities for project expansion, explore risk mitigation strategies within the Power Pool framework, and learn how to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape. The session put a spotlight on private investments in transmission infrastructure, prospects for increased interconnection, existing power pool initiatives, market structures and pricing that will enhance regional power trade. And further plans to build cross-boarder power interconnections.

Key areas of discussion:
 

• Attracting investments in generation and transmission
• What incentives can be offered to attract private investment in transmission infrastructure?
• How can public-private partnerships be leveraged to develop transmission infrastructure?
• What are the financing options available for transmission projects?