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A top renewable energy expert in Africa has bemoaned the less interaction in the continent that would help reap rewards and promote cleaner energies. Wim Jonker Klunne, renewable guru and the conference chairman for the inaugural Clean Power East Africa conference that is taking place as part of EAPIC in Nairobi in August said he hopes the conference will kickstart the dialogue.
“Project developers, funders, support organisations and others are not interacting enough to reap the synergies possible in the clean power market in East Africa,” said Klunne.
“I see a lot of developments in the clean power market in the area, but also a lot of isolated initiatives,” added Klunne, who is also the Programme Director at the Energy and Environment Partnership for Southern and East Africa. “I hope Clean Power East Africa can play a role in initiating such dialogue and by that contribute to the developments in the sector.”
It is the first time that the annual East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) has a dedicated track focusing on the abundance of natural resources in the region that make it attractive to renewable energy generation. The new track will enable delegates to learn more about the potential, technologies and processes for clean power.
The 17th edition of EAPIC is taking place at the KICC from 27-28 August. “I was honoured to be asked to be the chairperson of Clean Power East Africa,” added Klunne.
“My main message will be very clear: let us share our experiences to the benefit of all of us! I am very excited about current developments in the field. For a long time we have not seen such an interest in renewable energy, in rural electrification and in isolated mini grids. I really hope we can keep the momentum going and that we can provide energy to those that desperately need it.”
EAPIC and Clean Power East Africa dates and location:
Exhibition & Conference: 27-28 August 2015
Industry awards: 28 August 2015 – Intercontinental Nairobi Hotel
Pre-conference master classes: 26 August 2015
Site visits: 25 August 2015
Location: KICC, Nairobi
