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Rod Cargill, Co-Founder Energy Net

Africa Energy Forum-A Good Place to Close Deals - Part of The Powering Africa Hub. The Africa Energy Forum has grown considerably from its humble beginnings in 1995 where it started life as the Europe-South Africa Business Forum. Rod Cargill one of the founders of the Africa Energy Forum says that the idea was to promote the development of energy and power in South Africa. However, a wider canvas was required to promote the African continent’s development. This event then became the Africa Energy Forum - its first event kicked off in 1998 in the Netherlands. To read the full article on http://www.engerati.com/ click here: http://goo.gl/gE4Hko

Rick Rathe, Global Rental Manager, CAT Rental Power

Interconnected Microgrids Light the Way for Africa: Part of the Powering Africa Hub Microgrids are a huge opportunity for Africa’s developing countries. The distributed generation and microgrid space is a huge opportunity for everyone involved in Africa, says Rick Rathe, Global Rental Manager, CAT Rental Power, who spoke to Engerati at the Africa Energy Forum. To read the full article on http://www.engerati.com/ click here: http://goo.gl/mVC8pf

Ralph B. Pout, Founder & CEO, COPI Development

Africa Must Be More Proactive When Seeking Investment: Part of the Powering Africa Hub. Africans need to make themselves more visible to investors and energy conferences is one way in which to do this. To attract investment, more Africans representing the commercial and government sector should attend energy conferences, says Ralph B Pout, Founder and CEO, COPI Development, who spoke to Engerati at the Africa Energy Forum. He adds, “Their involvement will be a sign that things are happening there.” To read the full article on http://www.engerati.com/ click here: http://goo.gl/vfsTBU

Patrick O Driscoll, Director Business Development, Karpowership

Floating Power Ships Fill Africa’s Energy Gaps: Part of the Powering Africa Hub. Ships are delivering power to developing countries that are waiting for energy projects to be commissioned. There is a huge unmet demand and a very big suppressed demand in developing countries, according to Patrick O’ Driscoll , Director Business development at Karpowership, who spoke to Engerati at the Africa Energy Forum. Project delays such as contract agreements, finance and building can anything from three to five years. During this time, people’s power needs are not met sufficiently. To read the full article on http://www.engerati.com/ click here: http://goo.gl/lXhlz1

Paddy Padmanathan, CEO, ACWA Power

Africa’s Local Resources Are Good for Sustainability and Low Power Prices: Part of the Powering Africa Hub. Africa is transforming into an investor’s dream with all the right resources and supply chains. Africa is a well-endowed, resource-rich continent with an intrinsic platform. Yet, it remains severely underserved, says Paddy Padmanathan, CEO, ACWA Power who spoke to Engerati at the Africa Energy Forum. Recognising the continent’s impressive potential and need for power, ACWA Power aims to provide electricity and water at the lowest possible price. The firm puts up the capital and develops the power plants which they operate themselves for a few decades. The power sold is payback for the initial capital outlay. To read the full article on http://www.engerati.com/ click here: http://goo.gl/BVgF0g

Oluniyi Robbin-Coker, CEO, Pawa Ples

Moustapha Sow, ICIEC – Islamic Development Bank

Monique Koning, Head of European Project Finance & Guarantees, European Investment Bank

Mikael Karlsson, Chief Executive Officer, Globeleq

Martin Mesumbe, Director of Petroleum Products and Gas, Ministry of Water and Energy

Mack Kast, MD and Chief Executive Officer, Transmission Company of Nigeria (Manitoba Hydro Internati

Nigeria Powers Ahead: Part of The Powering Africa Hub. The Transmission Company of Nigeria needs US$1.1 billion per year to expand its network. Nigeria’s power sector plans to expand its transmission network in order to have the capacity to evacuate approximately 10000MW capability by the end of 2017. By the end of 2020, the sector wants to double this figure. To read the full article on http://www.engerati.com/ click here: http://goo.gl/OecRKu