Africa energy transition: highlights from the SESA final event
- Thamires Pecis
- May 22
- 2 min read
Brussels hosted the final event of the SESA project: “Africa in Transition – A Bright Future for Energy and Communities.” Co-organized by SESA and ENERGICA, the event brought together voices from across Africa and Europe — including ecosystem leaders, innovators, and policymakers.
At the heart of the conversation was the sustainable energy and community development in Africa and how sustainable energy solutions can be scaled in ways that are community-driven, inclusive, and resilient. A recurring theme throughout the sessions was the power of local action to spark meaningful, lasting change.
“These deliberations can help shape future policy formulation both on the side of the EU and AU and inform subsequent interventions that can help sustain the implemented innovations and facilitate positive long-term impacts for people and communities.”
Highlighting African renewable energy solutions
From mobility to cooking and water access, participants explored real examples of innovation already making a difference in communities. Some of the key areas featured included:
Electric Mobility – Expanding cleaner, more accessible transport
Water Treatment – Using energy-efficient methods for safe water access
Clean Cooking – Safer, healthier ways to cook at home
Mini-Grids – Decentralized energy networks with big local potential
Natural Resource Conservation – Balancing sustainability and innovation
From labs to life: local projects in the spotlight
Representing UEMI, Oliver Lah and Edmund Teko joined the event to moderate the Exploring the Living Labs - Technologies in focus in SESA and ENERGICA sessions:
Mini and nano-grids in Ghana and Madagascar – with Oliver Lah
E-mobility in rural and peri-urban Kenya – with Edmund Teko
Edmund Teko shared how the joint SESA–ENERGICA final event created space for open exchange — not only among project partners, but also with a broader network of stakeholders, to reflect on the successes and lessons learned from implementing innovative renewable energy technologies across various African countries.
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