Kicking off Day 1 at the 8th Global @OGSolarForum 2024 in Nairobi! Here’s a sneak peek of the SIMA team in action—networking with industry leaders and visiting innovative off-grid solar companies in the exhibition. #GOGSFE24 #OffGridSolar #GOGLA #SIMA #Sustainability

Day 2 at #GOGSFE24 🐦 We're early birds as we kick off our conversations. The crowd is just starting to gather, and we look forward to connecting with many of you today! 🤝

🧩Effective coordination is key to integrating energy into agriculture & industry, enhancing productivity & driving sustainable development! Now, at #GOGSFE24, our panel discusses how inter-ministerial collaboration can boost #PUE adoption for better economic outcomes. 📈

Is #PAYGO the ultimate solution for affordable solar energy for bottom-of-the-pyramid households? 🤔 Our panel at #GOGSFE24 is now discussing the challenges & the winning formula for PAYGO success to make it more sustainable & profitable.

#ClimateAction means leaving no one behind. 👨‍👨‍👦‍👦 🎯 #OffGridSolar is the quickest & most affordable way to provide clean energy to vulnerable communities, but it needs more funding & support to reach its full potential.

🚗⚡EVs + mini-grids = a winning combo for Africa. This can strengthen economies & reduce pollution, but we need the right policies for an equitable transition in energy for all & to support investments in piloting appropriate business models. #GOGSFE24

Local #minigrid developers face major funding challenges, raising 8x less than international ones. 💵 ⚡At #GOGSFE24, our experts are currently discussing strategies to empower local developers & interventions to accelerate scaling for sustainable #EnergyAccess for all.

#DYK that 1 in 3 consumers in the off-grid solar sector face issues with their products or services? 📉 We're putting consumers front to explore best practices that increase consumer satisfaction, usage, ownership & protection. #GOGSFE24

Currency volatility threatens revenue stability in the #OffGridSolar sector. 💱 We're bringing national banks together to explore de-risking models & strengthen relationships with regulators to address the investment drop registered in 2023.

🧊Cold chain technologies can help 282M facing acute food insecurity by strengthening agricultural value chains & health interventions. At #GOGSFE, we're hearing insights from entrepreneurs & stakeholders on building resilient infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa & South Asia.

💵 At #GOGSFE24, we're gaining firsthand insights into the latest developments of the Green Genset Facility, a novel financing instrument, including feedback from its customers.

👥Access to safe, sustainable energy is vital for education, economic opportunities, & health services for the 130M in need due to conflict & disasters. Our panel is exploring adaptable energy solutions from case studies to meet the basic needs of displaced people.

The fun continues as we witness African dancers sharing a glimpse of Kenyan culture with our #GOGSFE24 attendees! 🇰🇪💃

It's officially time to mingle at #GOGSFE24! 🤝 We've gathered all the stakeholders in the #DRE space to facilitate important conversations about the sector. 💬

Solar Sister at GOGLA, the Government of Kenya, and ESMAP - Energy Sector Management Assistance Program in Nairobi for #GOGSFE24 LtoR: COO Olasimbo Sojinrin, Nigeria Country Director, Chioma Ome, Tanzania Country Director, Ceaser Mloka, & Kenya Country Director, Finorah Manyala

💼 By 2030, the green economy could create 3.3M jobs! Now at #GOGSFE24, our panel uncovers the gaps in training & equipping talent for Africa's green industry to make this forecast a reality!

🌱Agri-tech innovations like irrigation pumps & processing equipment enhance productivity & food security. What reforms are needed for global adoption? 🔄Our panel is sharing insights on tech innovations, key enablers for scaling & viable business models! #GOGSFE24

Inadequate finance & operational challenges are holding back #OffGridSolar growth. 🛑 How can we learn from market leaders & boost investment in the industry? @dlightdesign is sharing their journey to profitability now at #GOGSFE24. 📈

🚨Happening now: The Government of Malawi 🇲🇼 is diving deep into the results of the @WorldBank-funded Ngwee Ngwee Ngwee Fund (#NNNF), presenting the current energy access status in the country, as well as ongoing & planned initiatives.

The 8th Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo 2024 is officially underway! Join us at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi, Kenya from October 8 to 10. @OGSolarForum Looking forward to connecting with you all! #GOGSFE24 #GOGLA #OffGridSolar #SIMA #Energy