Maduna Ngobeni
Managing Director A-Hub Energy
Maduna Ngobeni has extensive experience in the energy sector. He worked for the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy for 10 years developing policies and regulations for the electricity sector. He was involved in the conceptualization and the design of the renewable energy programme in South Africa. In 2010, Maduna was appointed as the first Project Officer for the IPP Programme in South Africa. During his time as a Project Officer at the IPP Office, he concluded IPP projects over R300 billion as the Project Officer, representing the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy and also served as the Chief Operating Officer for the IPP Office. In 2023, he left the IPP Office to establish A-Hub Energy. A-Hub Energy is doing project development whilst providing advisory services in the energy sector especially in infrastructure development.
2024 Conference Agenda Sessions
KEYNOTE PANEL DISCUSSION: Unlocking Bankability: De-risking African Power & Energy Projects
This session focuses on strategies to improve the bankability of African power and energy projects it also aims to Discussions will explore credit enhancement mechanisms, mezzanine finance options, risk insurance, and the role of regulation, project structuring in attracting financing across power projects and overall funding of the energy transition. We will also delve into the role of sovereign investors with a special mention of areas of interest that align with sovereign investors.
Key areas of discussion:
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What are the key risks associated with energy projects in Africa and how can we address them?
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How can new business models (embedded, captive etc) help incentivise private sector participation in African energy projects?
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What kind of policy frameworks have proven most attractive to make African energy projects more bankable?
Wednesday 09 October 11:00 - 11:45 Energy Stage
Africa Power & Energy
Key areas of discussion:
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What are the key risks associated with energy projects in Africa and how can we address them?
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How can new business models (embedded, captive etc) help incentivise private sector participation in African energy projects?
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What kind of policy frameworks have proven most attractive to make African energy projects more bankable?
PANEL DISCUSSION: Powering Africa's Future: A Clean, Affordable, and Accessible Energy Mix
This session will delve into the critical role of a diversified energy mix in Africa's sustainable development. With a particular focus on solar, wind, and nuclear power, the discussion will explore the immense potential of these clean energy sources to address the continent's energy challenges.
Nuclear: Powering Africa sustainably
Nuclear power offers a baseload solution, capable of meeting the continent's growing electricity needs while reducing reliance on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change impacts. While challenges such as upfront costs and safety concerns exist, the potential benefits for the continent's development are substantial.
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The role of state-owned companies & regulators in Nuclear build programs
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Financing and Funding of Nuclear energy projects
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Local, regional and global experience in the deployment of advanced Nuclear power plants
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Development and deployment of SMRs in Africa
Thursday 10 October 10:15 - 11:00 Energy Stage
Africa's Energy Mix & Clean Energy Future
Nuclear: Powering Africa sustainably
Nuclear power offers a baseload solution, capable of meeting the continent's growing electricity needs while reducing reliance on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change impacts. While challenges such as upfront costs and safety concerns exist, the potential benefits for the continent's development are substantial.
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The role of state-owned companies & regulators in Nuclear build programs
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Financing and Funding of Nuclear energy projects
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Local, regional and global experience in the deployment of advanced Nuclear power plants
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Development and deployment of SMRs in Africa
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