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Elinah Chanda
Affiliation:
Position: Director
Country of Residence: Zambia
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Gender Equality
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology, Climate Justice
Sector in which expertise is applied: NGO/Charity
Country of experience: Zambia
Summary of experience: Driven by renewable passion, I lead a green club at school and am director at Elichi greens where we make briquettes and empower young women and youths. My journey is sustainability, education and impact.
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Soustain Chigalu
Affiliation: Renewable Energy Industries Association of Malawi
Position: President
Country of Residence: Malawi
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Technology, Business Models, Climate Justice
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Technology, Business Models, Climate Justice
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology, Business Models, Climate Justice
Sector in which expertise is applied: Technology, Business Models, Climate Justice
Country of experience: Industry
Summary of experience: Expertise in EPC for solar PV.
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Jean Claude Daddy Sekanyambo
Affiliation: SOLEKTRA RWANDA LTD
Position: Head of Business Development
Country of Residence: Rwanda
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Technology, Business Models, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Technology, Business Models
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology, Business Models, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Sector in which expertise is applied: Industry
Country of experience: Rwanda
Summary of experience: An accomplished professional with a decade of experience in sales, marketing, and business development within the solar energy sector. Skilled in building client relationships, driving revenue growth, and implementing strategic initiatives. Known for strong negotiation skills, market analysis, and a commitment to promoting renewable energy solutions.
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Pascal Damian
Affiliation: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Position: Technical Advisor / Component Coordinator
Country of Residence: Malawi
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Technology, Business Models, Financing
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Technology
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology, Financing
Sector in which expertise is applied: Development Cooperation
Country of experience: Malawi
Summary of experience: International Professional in Productive Use of Energy and Distributed Generation with experience in various Sub-Saharan African countries with focus on Business Models and Access to Finance.
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Damascène Gashumba
Affiliation: Clean Cooking
Position: Vice Chairperson
Country of Residence: Rwanda
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Climate Justice
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Climate Justice
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology, Financing
Sector in which expertise is applied: NGO/Charity
Country of experience: Rwanda
Summary of experience: I am a PhD holder in environment Management, and I have worked in the sector of clean cooking for more than 18 years. My organisatoion Rural Environment and Development Organisation(REDO) is distributing improved cookstoves in five districts of the country where we are targeting to distribute 500,000 improved cook stoves.
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Chrispin Gogoda
Affiliation: Mzuzu University
Position: Lecturer in Renewable Energy Systems
Country of Residence: Malawi
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality
Sector in which expertise is applied: Academia
Country of experience: Malawi
Summary of experience: I have experience in renewable energy technologies, gender equity and social inclusion, feasibility studies, design and installation of renewable energy technologies, electric cooking and renewable energy for development.
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Sylvie Isingizwe
Affiliation: Energy Private Developers/ Africa Energy Services Group Ltd
Position: Head of Research and Professional Services
Country of Residence: Rwanda
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Business Models, Regulatory Policy
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy
Sector in which expertise is applied: Industry
Country of experience: Rwanda
Summary of experience:
A mechanical engineer and renewable energy professional with a Masters degree in renewable energy. Extensive experience, having worked with both national and international organisations including Government bodies(Rwanda Green Fund (FONERWA), Ministry of Infrastructures, Ministry of Environment, Rwanda Energy group), civil society ( UNECA, GIZ, Enabel, Gogla, the European Union-Africa Union project on Long Term Partnership in Renewable Energy), financial institutions (World Bank, Africa Development Bank, Development Bank of Rwanda )and Energy Private Developers.
She specializes in project coordination and management, with a focus on clean energy mini-grids, methane gas, geothermal energy, energy efficiency, and clean cooking technologies. She is dedicated to problem-solving and continuous self-development. Her passion lies in sustainable development through the implementation of renewable energy solutions.
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Silwimba Jonas
Affiliation: MEIZ
Position: Renewable energy Advisor Biogas and solar irrigation systems
Country of Residence: Zambia
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Gender Equality
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Social and Economic Impact
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology, Business Models, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality
Sector in which expertise is applied: NGO/Charity
Country of experience: Zambia
Summary of experience: Capacity building through technical training and creating awareness and policy influences on the Development and deployment of the OFGRID renewable energy solutions. With over 8 years of experience in this sector and the development of systems for the sustainable adoption of bioenergy technologies in Zambia.
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Sylvia Makupe Ndalama
Affiliation: MUST
Position: Part-time Lecturer
Country of Residence: Malawi
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Technology
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Technology
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology
Sector in which expertise is applied: Academia
Country of experience: Malawi
Summary of experience: I am a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Chemical engineering and I completed my masters degree in Renewable Energy Engineering from the University of Rwanda. I am interested in research and renewable energy project designing and implementation. My areas of research interest include renewable energy storage, distributed generation, mini grids systems and renewable energy integration.
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Christopher Mambwe
Affiliation: The University of Zambia
Position: Demonstrator/ Tutor
Country of Residence: Zambia
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Technology, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology, Regulatory Policy, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Sector in which expertise is applied: Academia
Country of experience: Zambia
Summary of experience: Christopher Mambwe holds a BSc Ed in Physics and MSc in Physics, specializing in renewable energy. His research focuses on solar mini-grids and energy policy, particularly mini-grid encroachment regulations. He has also received professional training from RES4Africa, enhancing his expertise in sustainable energy solutions.
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Mini-grids, Mini-grid regulations, Mini-grid encroachment, Mini-grid encroachment regulations, Main grid encroachment, What happens when main grid arrives.
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Bwalya Manjoni
Affiliation: Embedded Generation Resources LTD
Position: Energy Systems Engineer
Country of Residence: Zambia
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing
Sector in which expertise is applied: Industry
Country of experience: Zambia
Summary of experience:
I have served as lead Design Engineer on solar PV projects from as large as 300kW to as small as 5kW.
At MBHE African Power Zambia, I currently design megawatt scale projects.
At Embedded Generation Resources LTD, I lead system design, financial modelling, project management, pre-feasibility studies and feasibility studies for large solar PV projects.
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Shallirosena Mbwette
Affiliation: Energy Expert
Position: Development Consultant
Country of Residence: Rwanda
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Sector in which expertise is applied: Consultant
Country of experience: Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Algeria, Morocco, South Africa, Togo
Summary of experience: International Professional in Productive Use of Energy and Distributed Generation with experience in various Sub-Saharan African countries with focus on Business Models and Access to Finance.
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Brave K Mhonie
Affiliation: SOlarAid/SunnyMoney
Position: General Manager
Country of Residence: Malawi
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Business Models
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Business Models
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Business Models
Sector in which expertise is applied: Industry
Country of experience: Malawi
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Richard Mori
Affiliation: MeshPower Ltd
Position: Founder & CEO
Country of Residence: Rwanda
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing
Sector in which expertise is applied: Industry
Country of experience: Rwanda
Summary of experience: Worked in the solar industry, both on and off grid, for over 10 years. Experience in private industry as well as consulting for clients including the World Bank and UN
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Katakwala Mwandila
Affiliation: Ndkay Zambia Limited/ ZARENA
Position: CEO
Country of Residence: Zambia
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Technology, Regulatory Policy, Financing, Social and Economic Impact
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Sector in which expertise is applied: Industry
Country of experience: Zambia
Summary of experience: Ndkay Zambia Limited works in Solar Productive Use of solar coldchain and solar irrigation systems. The company is a pioneer of solar coldrooms in zambia having completed product development in 2018. To date, 18 solar coldrooms have been installed across the country. Our company has worked with UN and International NGOs supporting smallholder farmers in post harvest loss mitigation.
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Emmanuel NDAGIJIMANA
Affiliation: EPD Staff
Position: Head of Business Development
Country of Residence: Rwanda
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Technology, Business Models
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Technology, Business Models
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy
Sector in which expertise is applied: NGO/Charity
Country of experience: Rwanda
Summary of experience: Emmanuel NDAGIJIMANA is a professional technologist in Mechanical Engineering, precisely in Production & Manufacturing, and a renewable energy expert with 7 out of 9 years of working experience in the Renewable Energy Industry and member of the Institution of Engineers Rwanda, I drive sustainable solutions as EPD's Head of Business Development. Overseeing cutting-edge technologies, I evaluate feasibility, spearhead energy efficiency initiatives, and lead strategic growth efforts. Cultivating stakeholder relationships, I promote sustainable energy development, aligning with industry trends to enhance EPD's bottom line.
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Diliza Nyasulu
Affiliation: REIAMA
Position: Vice President
Country of Residence: Malawi
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing, Social and Economic Impact
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing
Sector in which expertise is applied: Industry
Country of experience: Malawi
Summary of experience: Energy policy formulation, monitoring, evaluation and energy project management.
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Rugamba Olivier
Affiliation: Renewable Energy Consultant /GREENGEN Ltd
Position: Principal Consultant
Country of Residence: Rwanda
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Technology, Business Models
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Technology, Financing
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology, Regulatory Policy
Sector in which expertise is applied: Industry
Country of experience: Rwanda
Summary of experience: A self-motivated, innovative and detail-orientated consultant with quantifiable work experience in the renewable energy space, with roles cutting across Technical Management, Project Management, and Project Development and Delivery. Specifically skilled in both technical and managerial fields from working on several projects in different capacities from the concept and detail of design through to implementation, handover and O&M. Exposed to working with professionals from different nationalities. Looking to help solve power needs in the African region specifically and worldwide in general.
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Violette Santhe
Affiliation: Bankers Without Boundaries
Position: Senior Advisor - Global Expert Group
Country of Residence: Malawi
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality
Sector in which expertise is applied: Industry
Country of experience: Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, Togo , Nigeria, Malawi, Mauritius, Comoros, Mozambique, Lesotho and Kenya
Summary of experience: Experience and an extensive network in the development finance institutions, the commercial banking sector, private equity funds, and renewable power and impact investors(Malawi + United Kingdom). Thematic expertise includes renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy access, climate change mitigation and adaptation, development finance, blended finance, digital finance, sustainable finance, innovative finance and inclusive finance.
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Juliet C Sibale
Affiliation: UNDP Malawi
Position: Lawyer & Gender and Development Specialist
Country of Residence: Malawi
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Regulatory Policy
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Regulatory Policy
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Business Models
Sector in which expertise is applied: Government
Country of experience: Malawi
Summary of experience: Juliet Sibale is a Gender and Human Rights Lawyer currently working with UNDP Malawi as a Gender and Development Specialist, providing technical support on mainstreaming gender in energy access, Renewable energy regulatory framework and women's economic empowerment through energy related business models. She is a seasoned rule of law and access to justice professional that has spearheaded gender integration into security, justice, rule of law sector, academia policy and legal frameworks on gender-related responsiveness. She believes in the strength of an inclusive society for meaningful development.
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Serge Wilson MUHIZI
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Position: Renewable Energy and Climate Expert
Country of Residence: Rwanda
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Social and Economic Impact, Climate Justice
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Social and Economic Impact
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Social and Economic Impact
Sector in which expertise is applied: Industry
Country of experience: Rwanda
Summary of experience: Serge Wilson MUHIZI boasts a decade-long career marked by expertise in sales, marketing, and the energy sector. With four years of foundational experience in sales and marketing across diverse companies, he seamlessly transitioned into a dedicated seven-year tenure in the energy industry. During this journey, he served as an Energy Project Analyst for four years, significantly contributing to the success of numerous energy projects in the private sector. His exceptional performance propelled him into the role of Head of Membership and Partnership for two years, where he fostered strategic alliances within the Rwandan and regional energy sectors.
Currently, as Chief Executive Officer at EPD (Energy Private Developers), Serge oversees a network of 150+ companies spanning various energy sub-sectors, championing their interests and fostering a conducive business environment. His commitment to the energy sector is underlined by ongoing training in climate finance, access to the carbon market, and the evaluation of renewable energy programs from different stakeholders in the Energy Sector. Serge's journey commenced with an academic internship at the Rwanda Development Board, igniting his passion for promoting small business growth. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and an MBA, complemented by a Capacity Building Program for Research on Natural Resources and Energy in South Korea. He also pursued basic leadership courses at the Institute of National Transformation (INT).
Serge excels in project management, from conception to execution and feedback. His unwavering commitment to excellence, extensive skills, and boundless dedication continue to drive positive change in the energy sector and beyond.
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Aloys NTIHEMUKA
Affiliation: NESELTEC LTD
Position: Managing Director
Country of Residence: Rwanda
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Technology
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Technology
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology
Sector in which expertise is applied: Private Sector
Country of experience: Rwanda
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Esdras NSHIMYUMUREMYI
Affiliation: Rwanda Polytechnic
Position: Deputy Principal in charge of Academics and Training
Country of Residence: Rwanda
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Sector in which expertise is applied: Academia
Country of experience: Rwanda
Summary of experience: Doctor- Engineer with experience in Renewable Energy engineering a sector. He has a strong academic background in Renewable Energy especially in Electrical power generation. He also has more than 15 years of experience in the Energy sector as a Lecturer, consultant, researcher, supervisor, designer, implementer, planner, organizer, and manager; development and evaluation of energy policies and strategies.
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Désiré Ruragaragaza
Affiliation: Legal Practice/Academic/Consultant
Position: Lecturer and Consultant
Country of Residence: Scotland
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Regulatory Policy, Financing, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Regulatory Policy, Financing, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Regulatory Policy, Financing, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Sector in which expertise is applied: Legal Practice, Academia, Government and the United Nations Organisation
Country of experience: Rwanda
Summary of experience: I have 23 years of legal practice, 8 years lecturing in International Energy Law and Policy at the University of Stirling and Glasgow Caledonian University, 5 years as a Senior Energy Regulatory Advisor in Rwanda and 4 years as a Consultant at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
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Nancy Serenje
Affiliation: Centre for Energy Environment and Engineering Zambia
Position: Coordinator
Country of Residence: Zambia
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Technology, Regulatory Policy, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Sector in which expertise is applied: Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Country of experience: Zambia
Summary of experience: CEEEZ partners with governments and organizations to research, evaluate, and provide policy recommendations on energy, environment, climate change, infrastructure, and engineering issues. We conduct research, development, consulting, training, and enterprise development services.
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Thandiwe Tembo
Affiliation: STEC Green energy
Position: Energy analyst & System Engineer
Country of Residence: Zambia
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Technology, Business Models, Regulatory Policy, Financing, Social and Economic Impact, Gender Equality, Climate Justice
Sector in which expertise is applied: Industry
Country of experience: Zambia
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Jost Uwase
Affiliation: PURE
Position: Clean Cooking and Productive Use Expert
Country of Residence: Rwanda
Area of expertise (Distributed Generation): Social and Economic Impact
Area of Expertise (Minigrids): Social and Economic Impact
Area of Expertise (Standalone Solar): Social and Economic Impact
Sector in which expertise is applied: Implementing Partners
Country of experience: Rwanda
Summary of experience: Jost is a Certified Clean Cooking (CC) Specialist, with 14 years of experience in project and programme management in the fields of renewable energy, rural development, food security, agriculture, and socio-economy. He has extensive knowledge and experience in development interventions in Rwanda, and actively cooperates with different organizations to reduce poverty, improving community livelihood and enhancing social development in rural African communities
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