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The AEEP Energy Talks will discuss the potential of a solar economy in Africa. Africa possesses abundant solar resources but has limited solar generation capacity. By embracing solar energy, Africa can lead in the global clean energy transition, driving economic growth, enhancing energy security, and mitigating climate change. The webinar aims to bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore the development of a solar-based economy in Africa.
The Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) will be hosting the tenth AEEP Energy Talks on "Utilising Renewable Hydrogen to Decarbonise Value Chains and Drive Development in Africa and the EU" on May 3rd, 2023. The virtual event will focus on the potential of renewable hydrogen to transform the energy landscape in Africa and the European Union (EU).
The launch of the flagship projects in the climate and energy sectors in Africa is an important step in the EU’s efforts to enhance collaboration and achieve the aims of the Africa-EU Green Energy Initiative (AEGEI). The Africa-EU Energy Partnership, as the political dialogue arm of the AEGEI, supports the achievement of just energy transitions on both continents.
The second annual report on ‘European financial flows on SDG7 to Africa’, commissioned by the Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP), shows that there is a realistic pathway towards closing the investment gap on SDG7, provided several conditions are met by key stakeholders. Under the current trajectory and growth rate of investments, SDG7 will be achieved by 2034.
On 1 March, 14:00-15:30 CET, the AEEP Energy Talks will explore the results of the Africa-EU Energy Partnership’s second annual ‘European Financial Flows on SDG7 to Africa’ report. The results of the report indicate that the achievement of SDG7 is feasible by 2034.