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Smart Energy Solutions for Africa (SESA) is a collaborative project between the European Union and nine African countries (Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Tanzania) that aims to provide energy access technologies and business models that are easily replicable and generate local opportunities for economic development and social cohesion in Africa.
The solutions include decentralised renewables (solar photovoltaics), innovative energy storage systems including the use of second-life electric vehicle batteries, smart microgrids, waste-to-energy systems (biomass to biogas), climate-proofing, resilience and adaptation, and rural internet access. The innovations will initially be developed in one modular demonstration case addressing the three main focus areas of innovation in energy transitions: access, productive use, and circular economy.
An integrated approach has been adopted to test innovations in different partner countries with different socio-economic, political, geographic, and technological contexts. Special emphasis will be put to address the barrier to financial sustainability experienced by previous sustainable energy projects and will develop plans to scale up and roll out innovations with the support of associated financial partners, such as private sector financiers, climate finance institutions, and development banks.
The project is funded by the European Commission.
Journal article / With support, agrivoltaic technology could benefit East African agricultural systems and address the region's interrelated climate, energy and food challenges.
Journal article / This study analyses political economy factors that can influence the emergence of mini grid electricity development in the African context, focusing on Kenya.
Project / A new alliance championing socially responsible renewable energy implementation with meaningful participation and benefits for communities across the globe.
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