Load shedding has become synonymous with certain regions, particularly in Southern Africa, where widespread electricity shortages persist, especially in South Africa. In response, African nations are increasingly exploring alternative energy generation solution. Electricity wheeling is a strategic solution to enhance the energy sector’s capacity, allowing independent power producers (IPPs) to transport electricity across the national grid to consumers. Countries like Kenya have taken significant steps to implement wheeling. Moreover, South Africa’s urgent need to address the ongoing power crisis prompted the government to also make regulatory reforms which have encouraged public-private partnerships in electricity generation. While wheeling is seen as a solution for many African nations, several constraints hinder its full implementation across various countries.
The upcoming electricity wheeling conference seeks to address these challenges by bringing together policymakers, industry stakeholders, and experts to share insights, best practices, and innovative solutions. The conference aims to facilitate discussions on how to overcome existing barriers, promote collaboration, and ultimately harness the full potential of electricity wheeling to create a more sustainable and resilient energy future for Africa.
