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:
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Industrial load vs grid capacity
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Renewable energy for industry
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IPPs for manufacturing zones
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Energy pricing competitiveness for energy access
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Sustainable power generation
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Localized OEM skills transfer and manufacturing (Solar panels, Electrolysers and Wind turbines)
Panel Speakers:
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Hon. Dr. Kgosientsho David Ramokgopa - Minister, Ministry of Electricity and Energy (South Africa)
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Simson Haulofu - Managing Director, NamPower (Namibia)
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Nzan Ogbe - Executive Vice Chairman, Leneve Energies (Nigeria)
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Rita Madeira - Africa Programme Manager, International Energy Agency (IEA)
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Hanane El Hamraoui, Chief Executive Officer - HDF Energy
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Ute Redecker - Managing Director, OL Energy