Networking Lounge @ AGIS 2026

9 – 10 Sept 2026

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 | 12:00 - 12:45

Panel 2 - Powering Industry: Scaling Energy Systems for Sustainable Industrial Demand (Hosted by NamPower)

Session Chair: Stefanie Busch - Executive, ENS

Concept Note:

  • Industrial load vs grid capacity

  • Renewable energy for industry

  • IPPs for manufacturing zones

  • Energy pricing competitiveness for energy access

  • Sustainable power generation

  • Localized OEM skills transfer and manufacturing (Solar panels, Electrolysers and Wind turbines)

Panel Speakers:

  1. Hon. Dr. Kgosientsho David Ramokgopa - Minister, Ministry of Electricity and Energy (South Africa)

  2. Simson Haulofu - Managing Director, NamPower (Namibia)

  3. Nzan Ogbe - Executive Vice Chairman, Leneve Energies (Nigeria)

  4. Rita Madeira - Africa Programme Manager, International Energy Agency (IEA)

  5. Hanane El Hamraoui, Chief Executive Officer - HDF Energy

  6. Ute Redecker - Managing Director, OL Energy