Deep Dive East Africa II - Turning Pipeline into Projects - Malawi, Zambia & Rwanda

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Time
3:00pm–4:30pm
Hall
Room: MAAI

This deep dive session explores solar PV and battery storage opportunities in Malawi, Zambia, and Rwanda. Industry leaders and market experts will share practical insights on where solar-plus-storage is already delivering value - from commercial and industrial (C&I) systems and hybrid solutions to the early pipeline for larger-scale projects. The discussion will focus on the real-world conditions required to move from project interest to implementation, including policy and regulatory readiness, financing and risk mitigation, grid integration, and scalable business models. Participants will gain a clear comparison of the three markets and concrete takeaways on how developers, EPCs, investors, and technology providers can successfully engage.

3:00pm–3:05pmWelcome and Introduction

Sven Buchholz

Long Term Expert Zambia & Malawi

BSW Solar / German Solar Association

3:05pm–3:10pmScene-setter: Why Storage is Changing Project Economics

Damien Frame

Senior Knowledge Exchange Fellow

University of Strathclyde

3:10pm–3:25pmMarket Deep Dive: Malawi

Charles Dakalira

Programmes Coordinator

Renewable Energy Industries Association of Malawi (REIAMA)

3:25pm–3:40pmMarket Deep Dive: Zambia

Michelo Siachoono

Head of Secretariat / CEO

Solar Industry Association of Zambia

3:40pm–3:55pmMarket Deep Dive: Rwanda

Serge Wilson Muhizi

CEO

Energy Private Developers Association (EPD)

4:15pm–4:25pmQ&A Round

4:25pm–4:30pmClosing

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