Load shedding had become synonymous with certain regions, particularly in Southern Africa, where widespread electricity shortages persisted, especially in South Africa. In response, African nations increasingly explored alternative energy generation solutions. Electricity wheeling was 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 took significant steps to implement wheeling. Moreover, South Africa’s urgent need to address the ongoing power crisis prompted the government to make regulatory reforms that encouraged public-private partnerships in electricity generation. While wheeling was seen as a solution for many African nations, several constraints hindered its full implementation across various countries.
The electricity wheeling conference sought to address these challenges by bringing together policymakers, industry stakeholders, and experts to share insights, best practices, and innovative solutions. The conference aimed 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.
