Mike Peo
Head of the Infrastructure, Energy and Telecommunications Nedbank Capital
Conference Agenda Sessions
PANEL DISCUSSION: Unveiling the Opportunity: Emerging Power Offtakers
A new wave of independent retail energy providers are emerging with the aim to develop and execute sustainable energy solutions. This has created a diverse range of energy potential buyers and transmission opportunities as well as innovative strategies and collaborative efforts to advance local storage capacities and foster regional trade.The session highlights recent market movements creating a ‘new’ type of utility. Join this session to explore new tech, innovation, business and finance models that will help create market leaders in private energy procurement and trade.
Key areas of discussion:
- Hybrid utilisation to meet the needs for C&I and residential markets.
- What does the new landscape look like? What are the primary drivers and what does this mean for traditional utilities in this evolving landscape?
- How are developers accelerating their solutions?
- What innovative financial models exist, who’s financing what?
- What does this mean for regional trade?
Wednesday 09 October 11:45 - 12:30 Energy Stage
Africa Power & Energy
A new wave of independent retail energy providers are emerging with the aim to develop and execute sustainable energy solutions. This has created a diverse range of energy potential buyers and transmission opportunities as well as innovative strategies and collaborative efforts to advance local storage capacities and foster regional trade.The session highlights recent market movements creating a ‘new’ type of utility. Join this session to explore new tech, innovation, business and finance models that will help create market leaders in private energy procurement and trade.
Key areas of discussion:
- Hybrid utilisation to meet the needs for C&I and residential markets.
- What does the new landscape look like? What are the primary drivers and what does this mean for traditional utilities in this evolving landscape?
- How are developers accelerating their solutions?
- What innovative financial models exist, who’s financing what?
- What does this mean for regional trade?
PANEL DISCUSSION: Hydrogen Commercialisation for a Clean and Secure African Energy Future
Hydrogen is emerging as a game-changer in the global energy transition. This session explores the potential of "green" and "blue" hydrogen for Africa, showcasing key project opportunities, key successes in grey hydrogen. The panellists feature African energy leaders, hydrogen project developers, and technology providers, will delve into the exciting possibilities hydrogen presents for decarbonizing various sectors and fostering energy security.
Key discussion points:
• Green hydrogen from renewables, "blue" from natural gas with CCS and those that are best suited for different African countries and applications (heavy industries, transportation, power storage)
• Opportunities that will open up in the commercialization of hydrogen.
• How can African nations foster partnerships with international stakeholders to develop a robust hydrogen ecosystem?
• Financing and regulation needed for growth in the offtake market.
Thursday 10 October 16:00 - 16:45 Plenary Stage
Innovation & Decarbonisation
Hydrogen is emerging as a game-changer in the global energy transition. This session explores the potential of "green" and "blue" hydrogen for Africa, showcasing key project opportunities, key successes in grey hydrogen. The panellists feature African energy leaders, hydrogen project developers, and technology providers, will delve into the exciting possibilities hydrogen presents for decarbonizing various sectors and fostering energy security.
Key discussion points:
• Green hydrogen from renewables, "blue" from natural gas with CCS and those that are best suited for different African countries and applications (heavy industries, transportation, power storage)
• Opportunities that will open up in the commercialization of hydrogen.
• How can African nations foster partnerships with international stakeholders to develop a robust hydrogen ecosystem?
• Financing and regulation needed for growth in the offtake market.
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