1. Singapore, 29 January 2014 - Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the most exciting solar markets in the world. The region faced by dire energy demand gap and the urgent need for this to be addressed coupled with the high
solar irradiance bestowed in the region create exceptional opportunities for solar energy investment &
deployment. Sub-Saharan Africa Solar Conference 2014 will kick off from 23 to 24 April 2014 in Accra,
Ghana
2. The conference will see a distinguished panel of speakers drawn from Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, The
Netherlands, Germany, South Africa, Philippines, USA, Belgium, Senegal, Abu Dhabi etc.
3. The speakers panel include GET FiT Uganda, Kenya’s Energy Regulatory Commission, Ghana’s Ministry of
Energy and Petroleum, FMO, Investment Fund for Developing Countries, BioTherm Energy, Harith General
Partners, CTI-PFAN, South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry, South African Independent Power
Producers Association, International Finance Corporation, European Investment Bank, GIZ, Asian
Development Bank, African Network for Solar Energy (ANSOLE), African Renewable Energy Alliance – AREA,
African Solar Designs Ltd, REEEP, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Kumasi Institute
of Technology, Energy and Environment (KITE) and ILF Consulting Engineers.
4. The conference is well timed to tap on the opportunities. Commented Samuel Adu-Asare, African
Renewable Energy Alliance – AREA, “Looking forward, Sub-Saharan African countries tends to offer the
biggest market opportunities to integrate RE technologies to accelerate the growth of its regional
economies that will help address the socio-economic challenges confronting most of its people.”
5. This high-level strategic platform, which features a gathering of the Who’s Who in solar energy
infrastructure developments to meet the energy demand gap of the SSA nations, for rural electrification and
energy intensive industries. "The conference provides an unique opportunity to explore untapped business
partnerships in Sub Saharan Africa and interaction with energy regulators and decision makers involved with
implementation of generation targets and project development plans in renewable energy”, said Mr. Amit
Jain, Energy Access Specialist for Asian Development Bank
6. Recognising “The nexus between solar energy, agriculture and agro-processing will be one of the keys to
unlock the productive capacity of the region, impact on global trade and provide sustainable and inclusive
growth.”, commented Dr. L. Thiombiano, Deputy Regional Representative for Africa, FAO Representative
to Ghana, Regional Office for Africa
7. Companies showcasing their technology & expertise are renewables – Made in Germany and Solar Way.
They have recognised the opportunities in the region, “Photovoltaic markets in Sub-Saharan Africa have
shown a vibrant development in recent times. ‘renewables – Made in Germany’ supports this development
by the facilitation of sustainable partnerships between African and German companies entailing knowledge
and technology transfer. The initiative thus focuses on information dissemination and the support for
showcase projects. Therefore, we believe that this conference is a good opportunity to initiate strong
partnerships that will even build more on the markets’ momentum”, said Miss Elisabeth Gager.
MAGENTA GLOBAL PTE LTD
20 Kallang Avenue, Level 2, Pico Creative Center Singapore 339411 Telephone (65) 6391 2552 Facsimile (65) 6392 3592
8. Country development agencies and policy makers such as Mr. Rene Tobias Meyer, Secretariat of GET FiT
Uganda commented that “This Sub-Saharan Africa Solar Conference 2014 should be interesting for global
developers of and investors in solar/PV technology. The entry to the African solar market is shaped by
various opportunities and constraints, which are best understood from firsthand experience. Further,
development agencies provide interesting incentive schemes for investment, which will be presented at this
conference."
9. Investors such as Mr. Ernest Nyarko, Investment Director of Harith General Partners have no doubts on the
future of solar energy, sharing his thoughts that “Developing a clean, affordable and inexhaustible solar
power infrastructure will positively impact the insecurities in our power sectors. Yet in spite of its proven
long term benefits around the world, solar power is still a new concept in our space. But it is heart-warming
that it is now gaining traction among key stakeholders as a pivotal solution to our perennial power problem”,
adding that the “conference will afford us all the opportunity not just to gain fresh sector-perspectives, but
also contribute to the discourse on actualising the potential of solar power in our infrastructure space." Mr.
Nana Yaw Kwakye, Investment Manager of the SSA Investment Team for Investment Fund for Developing
Countries also believes that “Aside from networking and knowledge sharing, the conference will be a great
avenue to ascertain how far we are from realising the potential of solar in Africa.”
10. The CEO of the conference organising company, Magenta Global Pte. Ltd, Singapore, Ms Maggie Tan, said “
This conference will provide a roadmap on how the Governments and Industries can work together to tap
into solar energy - a clean energy that not only solve Africa’s energy crunch but also provides job and
stimulate economic growth. Any company that offers products and services related to the development of
solar energy project must not miss the opportunity to assess firsthand the opportunities and business
potential present in the sub-Saharan Africa region. The combination of the pressing energy shortage
situation and the natural resource of solar radiation places sub-Saharan Africa in the optimum position to
leverage on the bountiful opportunity that solar energy can offer.” Ms Tan encouraged companies,
organisations, businesses and government that share Magenta’s vision for the future of a sustainable clean
energy supply for sub-Saharan Africa to be part of this key event.
11. The conference is organized by Singapore-based Magenta Global and is supported by ECOWAS Regional
Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), African Network for Solar Energy (ANSOLE),
Saudi Arabia Solar Industry Association (SASIA), Tanzania Renewable Energy Association (TAREA), Renewable
Energy & Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP), Taiwan Photovoltaic Industry Association (TPVIA) and
Alliance for Rural Electrification.
12. The conference proceedings will be in English & will be hosted at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra,
Ghana.
Media Contact:
Reema Raj
Marketing Manager
Magenta Global Pte Ltd
Connecting Industry Professionals Worldwide
Direct Tel: +65 6391 2530
Tel: +65 6391 2552 Fax: +65 6392 2102
solar irradiance bestowed in the region create exceptional opportunities for solar energy investment &
deployment. Sub-Saharan Africa Solar Conference 2014 will kick off from 23 to 24 April 2014 in Accra,
Ghana
2. The conference will see a distinguished panel of speakers drawn from Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, The
Netherlands, Germany, South Africa, Philippines, USA, Belgium, Senegal, Abu Dhabi etc.
3. The speakers panel include GET FiT Uganda, Kenya’s Energy Regulatory Commission, Ghana’s Ministry of
Energy and Petroleum, FMO, Investment Fund for Developing Countries, BioTherm Energy, Harith General
Partners, CTI-PFAN, South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry, South African Independent Power
Producers Association, International Finance Corporation, European Investment Bank, GIZ, Asian
Development Bank, African Network for Solar Energy (ANSOLE), African Renewable Energy Alliance – AREA,
African Solar Designs Ltd, REEEP, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Kumasi Institute
of Technology, Energy and Environment (KITE) and ILF Consulting Engineers.
4. The conference is well timed to tap on the opportunities. Commented Samuel Adu-Asare, African
Renewable Energy Alliance – AREA, “Looking forward, Sub-Saharan African countries tends to offer the
biggest market opportunities to integrate RE technologies to accelerate the growth of its regional
economies that will help address the socio-economic challenges confronting most of its people.”
5. This high-level strategic platform, which features a gathering of the Who’s Who in solar energy
infrastructure developments to meet the energy demand gap of the SSA nations, for rural electrification and
energy intensive industries. "The conference provides an unique opportunity to explore untapped business
partnerships in Sub Saharan Africa and interaction with energy regulators and decision makers involved with
implementation of generation targets and project development plans in renewable energy”, said Mr. Amit
Jain, Energy Access Specialist for Asian Development Bank
6. Recognising “The nexus between solar energy, agriculture and agro-processing will be one of the keys to
unlock the productive capacity of the region, impact on global trade and provide sustainable and inclusive
growth.”, commented Dr. L. Thiombiano, Deputy Regional Representative for Africa, FAO Representative
to Ghana, Regional Office for Africa
7. Companies showcasing their technology & expertise are renewables – Made in Germany and Solar Way.
They have recognised the opportunities in the region, “Photovoltaic markets in Sub-Saharan Africa have
shown a vibrant development in recent times. ‘renewables – Made in Germany’ supports this development
by the facilitation of sustainable partnerships between African and German companies entailing knowledge
and technology transfer. The initiative thus focuses on information dissemination and the support for
showcase projects. Therefore, we believe that this conference is a good opportunity to initiate strong
partnerships that will even build more on the markets’ momentum”, said Miss Elisabeth Gager.
MAGENTA GLOBAL PTE LTD
20 Kallang Avenue, Level 2, Pico Creative Center Singapore 339411 Telephone (65) 6391 2552 Facsimile (65) 6392 3592
8. Country development agencies and policy makers such as Mr. Rene Tobias Meyer, Secretariat of GET FiT
Uganda commented that “This Sub-Saharan Africa Solar Conference 2014 should be interesting for global
developers of and investors in solar/PV technology. The entry to the African solar market is shaped by
various opportunities and constraints, which are best understood from firsthand experience. Further,
development agencies provide interesting incentive schemes for investment, which will be presented at this
conference."
9. Investors such as Mr. Ernest Nyarko, Investment Director of Harith General Partners have no doubts on the
future of solar energy, sharing his thoughts that “Developing a clean, affordable and inexhaustible solar
power infrastructure will positively impact the insecurities in our power sectors. Yet in spite of its proven
long term benefits around the world, solar power is still a new concept in our space. But it is heart-warming
that it is now gaining traction among key stakeholders as a pivotal solution to our perennial power problem”,
adding that the “conference will afford us all the opportunity not just to gain fresh sector-perspectives, but
also contribute to the discourse on actualising the potential of solar power in our infrastructure space." Mr.
Nana Yaw Kwakye, Investment Manager of the SSA Investment Team for Investment Fund for Developing
Countries also believes that “Aside from networking and knowledge sharing, the conference will be a great
avenue to ascertain how far we are from realising the potential of solar in Africa.”
10. The CEO of the conference organising company, Magenta Global Pte. Ltd, Singapore, Ms Maggie Tan, said “
This conference will provide a roadmap on how the Governments and Industries can work together to tap
into solar energy - a clean energy that not only solve Africa’s energy crunch but also provides job and
stimulate economic growth. Any company that offers products and services related to the development of
solar energy project must not miss the opportunity to assess firsthand the opportunities and business
potential present in the sub-Saharan Africa region. The combination of the pressing energy shortage
situation and the natural resource of solar radiation places sub-Saharan Africa in the optimum position to
leverage on the bountiful opportunity that solar energy can offer.” Ms Tan encouraged companies,
organisations, businesses and government that share Magenta’s vision for the future of a sustainable clean
energy supply for sub-Saharan Africa to be part of this key event.
11. The conference is organized by Singapore-based Magenta Global and is supported by ECOWAS Regional
Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), African Network for Solar Energy (ANSOLE),
Saudi Arabia Solar Industry Association (SASIA), Tanzania Renewable Energy Association (TAREA), Renewable
Energy & Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP), Taiwan Photovoltaic Industry Association (TPVIA) and
Alliance for Rural Electrification.
12. The conference proceedings will be in English & will be hosted at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra,
Ghana.
Media Contact:
Reema Raj
Marketing Manager
Magenta Global Pte Ltd
Connecting Industry Professionals Worldwide
Direct Tel: +65 6391 2530
Tel: +65 6391 2552 Fax: +65 6392 2102
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