COP26 – Nov 11: Wind energy can be a stabilising force for Africa’s energy mix

The African continent’s wind potential could satisfy demand 250 times over. GWEC recently launched Africa WindPower to establish a regional body representing the wind industry to create a platform to facilitate discussions between the public and private stakeholders to better understand how we can develop and deploy the build out this vast potential. This panel provides a stage for a such a discussion to take place.

Format: This event will be held in hybrid format in the Wind Pavilion, Hall 5, Blue Zone, Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, UK. Live streaming will be available for those who are unable to attend in-person.

Kindly note that only those who are already accredited for the COP 26 will gain access to the event. The event organisers are not able to provide passes for attendees.

Registration for this event is free and open to the public.

Schedule

Opening brief

• Wangari Muchiri, GWEC Africa WindPower Coordinator
• Jerome Niessen, GWEC Africa WindPower Senior Adviser

Panel discussion

• Vivek Pathak, Director and Global Head for Climate Business, IFC
• African Development Bank Representative
• Jon Lezamiz, Global Head of Public Affairs, Siemens Gamesa
• Mandy Rambharos, General Manager Just Transition, ESKOM
• Dana Younger, Senior Adviser, GWEC

Moderator: Emerson Clarke, Director of Growth and Partnerships, GWEC