African Energy Commission of the African Union

��WEBINAR ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY APPLIANCE MARKET TRANSFORMATION IN AFRICA ✍️Five days to go, Save the Date on https://lnkd.in/dMZKxaAu ⏰ 30th October 2024 Energy Efficiency Appliance's Market Transformation has significant potential to contribute towards Africa's socioeconomic transformation. The webinar is to demonstrate the expected potential energy savings from appliances market transformation at continental level for common electricity end uses - lighting, cooling appliances (refrigerators and room air conditioners), electric motors and power distribution transformers. Furthermore, ongoing energy efficiency programmes at regional and continental level shall be presented. The speakers include: · Rashid Ali Abdallah, Executive Director, African Energy Commission · Francis SEMPORE, Executive Director, ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency  · Canon Goddy Muhanguzi Muhumuza, Executive Director, East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency · Kudakwashe Ndhlukula, Executive Director, SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency · Dr. Maged Mahmoud, Acting Executive Director, Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency ·  Soledad Garcia, Saikiran Kasamsetty, Mr. Mzwandile Thwala, United for Efficiency · Elizabeth Chege, Sustainable Energy for All

Continental Webinar on Energy Efficiency Improvements – Appliances’ Market Transformation Opportunities in Africa>> Electric appliances consume a significant amount of electricity in Africa. With the projected doubling of Africa’s population by 2050, electricity consumption and associated emissions – driven by urbanization, electrification and enhanced livelihoods, the number of appliances- are expected to grow significantly. Therefore, African countries need to prioritize energy efficiency measures as part of the sustainable development agenda and net zero emission targets. Against this background, AFREC, U4E and Regional Centers for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency are hosting a virtual webinar to demonstrate the expected energy savings potential for appliances market transformation targeting common electricity end uses - lighting, cooling appliances (refrigerators and room air conditioners), electric motors and power distribution transformers. This includes potential energy savings, electricity cost reduction for the people and environmental impacts reduction across the five regions -Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central Africa based on scenarios consistent with adoption of U4E’s Model Regulation Guidelines. Registration: https://lnkd.in/dMZKxaAu Date: 30 October 2024 Time:1300 – 1500 hours (CAT); 1200 – 1400 hours (Algiers); 1100 – 1300 hours (GMT) 1000 – 1200 (Praia)

AFREC IEA Webinar event starting tomorrow. Register Now at https://lnkd.in/dQC4C8bA

Get Registered at https://bit.ly/4dIOthf. Clean Cooking Webinar Happening Tomorrow.

Do not miss out on the opportunity to engage on the status of Clean Cooking in Africa, the annual cost of inaction to Africa, case studies on best practices of addressing the challenge. The virtual session shall bring together clean cooking stakeholders from across the Africa and beyond to raise awareness on the clean cooking challenge in the continent, and using case studies provide practical recommendations on how to address the challenge. The recommendations are part of the “Sustainable Scaling: Meeting the Clean Cooking Challenge in Africa” report prepared through a partnership between AFREC, the Modern Clean Cooking Services (MECS) and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) of the World Bank. The report is to be launched during COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. #MECS (MECS Programme) #WorldResourcesInstitute (https://lnkd.in/dHtYZ23s) #EastAfricanCentreOfExcellenceForRenewableEnergyAndEfficiency (https://lnkd.in/dSht-Bpj) #ecowascentreforrenewableEnergyAndEnergyEfficiency (https://lnkd.in/dqRhRhVd /) #CleanCookingAlliance (https://lnkd.in/dcEBjm8H)

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🌍 AFREC Successfully Holds First In-Person Methane Mitigation Training for Algerian Oil and Gas Experts The African Energy Commission (AFREC) has successfully completed its first-ever in-person methane mitigation training for Algeria’s oil and gas sector experts! The event took place from 23 to 25 September 2024 at the Sonatrach Training Institute in Boumerdes, Algeria. 👷♂️👩🔬 Thirty-five participants, including engineers and scientists from Sonatrach, Sonelgaz, and the Ministry of Energy and Mines, gathered to learn essential skills to detect, measure, and mitigate methane emissions across the oil and gas value chain. Methane is responsible for at least 30% of the current rise in global temperatures, making this training timely and vital for Algeria, a leading oil and gas producer. 📡 The training also explored cutting-edge tools such as satellite technology for methane detection and advanced mitigation strategies. Participants received certificates recognizing their achievements. We extend our gratitude to the dignitaries from the Ministry of Energy and Mines, the Sonatrach Training Institute, UNEP, and Carbon Limits for their collaboration in making this training a success. AFREC remains committed to supporting AU Member States in decarbonizing the oil and gas sector for a sustainable future. For more information, contact AFREC at afrec@africa-union.org. Press Release at https://lnkd.in/dFfWnV25 #AFREC #methanemitigation #algerie #OilAndGas #oil #gas #SustainableEnergy #ClimateAction