Cape Town Gears Up for Enlit Africa 2025 Energy and Water Summit
The conference will feature four main stages: Strategise, Innovate, Project Investment Network, and Municipal Forum. These stages will cover topics such as decarbonisation, digitalisation, grid resilience, and sustainable water management. The Strategise stage will focus on regulatory frameworks and financial strategies, while the Innovate stage will explore advancements in battery storage and nuclear solutions. The Project Investment Network will delve into risk perceptions and climate finance, and the Municipal Forum will address electricity distribution and governance structures.
A significant addition to this year's programme is Water Security Africa, a co-located event dedicated to addressing the continent's water challenges. This platform will facilitate collaboration among stakeholders from various sectors, including mining, agriculture, and real estate, to develop sustainable water management solutions. The event will showcase advancements in water technologies and discuss strategies to mitigate issues related to water quality and supply constraints.
Enlit Africa 2025 will also host the Project Pitch Day, where African projects valued at over $1 billion will be presented to potential investors. This initiative aims to attract funding for innovative energy and water projects across the continent. Additionally, the event will feature site visits to a solar plant, wind farm, grid modernisation project, and water treatment facility, providing attendees with firsthand insights into sustainable infrastructure developments.
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