Theme: Exploring Legal & Regulatory Aspects of Mini-Grids
Attention all energy enthusiasts! Get ready to delve into the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding mini-grids at our upcoming workshop hosted by ZARENA.
Agenda Highlights:
- Understanding the legal framework for mini-grid deployment
- Regulatory challenges and solutions
- Case studies and best practices from industry experts
- Stay tuned for more details on the venue, which will be communicated shortly.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with fellow professionals in the renewable energy sector. Save the date and mark your calendars for May 24, 2014!
| TIME | ACTIVITYÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â | SPEAKER/MODERATOR |
| 08:00 – 08:30 | REGISTRATION | Dylan Chewe |
| 08:30 – 08.45 | Introductions
Workshop Objectives |
Chikuku Katebe |
| 08:45 – 09:00 | Opening Remarks | ERB/MOE |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Vision For the Global Renewables Center (GRC) in Zambia | Prof Joseph Mutale |
| 09:15 – 09:30 | Legal & Regulatory Processes | MoE |
| 09:30 – 09:45 | Licensing of Mini-Grids and Principles of Tarrif Determination | ERB |
| 09:45 – 10:00 | Assessment of Zambia’s Legal and Regulatory Framework of Mini-grid Licensing | Musa Dudhia & Co |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Tea break | |
| 10:30 – 11:15 | Experiences on mini-grid regulations from other countries
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Malawi –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Rwanda –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Scotland |
Damien |
| 11:15 – 11:45 | Environmental & Social Impact Assessments | Eco Solutions Ltd |
| 11:45 – 12:15 | Value Chain Opportunities / Procurement Best Practice | ZARENA (Michael Tarney) |
| 12:15 – 1:00 | Plenary Session
How will the current legal & regulatory framework affect the roll out of the 1000 mini grids? –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â SE4ALL –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ERB –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Eco Solutions Ltd –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â MoE –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â UNZA –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Musa Dudhia & Co |
ZARENA |
| 1.00 – 2.00 | Lunch |
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