What is SESA?
Smart Energy Solutions for Africa (SESA) is a collaborative project between the European Union and nine African countries (Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Tanzania ) that aims at providing energy access technologies and business models that are easily replicable and generate local opportunities for economic development and social cohesion in Africa.
Through several local living labs, it is expected to facilitate the co-development of scalable and replicable energy access innovations, to be tested, validated, and later replicated throughout the African continent.
These solutions will include decentralised renewables (solar photovoltaics), innovative energy storage systems including the use of second-life electric vehicle batteries, waste-to-energy systems, smart micro grids, climate-proofing, resilience and adaptation, and rural internet access.
Running from October 2021 until September 2025, SESA is the result of a strong partnership between leading European and African universities, research centres, industry actors, local governments, knowledge and implementation organisations and networks. These will be strengthened via peer-to-peer exchange, policy dialogues, regional and international events among others.
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Latest News
Mission Accomplished: Looking on our final event in Brussels and celebrating SESA’s contribution to African energy
Brussels, Belgium, will be the hub for discussions on the future of sustainable energy in Africa on 20-21 May, 2025
We are thrilled to present ‘Africa in Transition – A Bright Future for Energy and Communities,’ our major final event bringing together European and African ecosystem leaders, innovators, and policymakers!
Join us for “Africa in transition – A bright future for energy and communities”, our final event in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium, will be the hub for discussions on the future of sustainable energy in Africa on 20-21 May, 2025
We are thrilled to present ‘Africa in Transition – A Bright Future for Energy and Communities,’ our major final event bringing together European and African ecosystem leaders, innovators, and policymakers!
Accelerating E-mobility in Morocco: A Successful SESA Regional Event
The SESA project recently hosted its Fourth Regional Event in Marrakech, Morocco, focusing on the theme: “Accelerating e-mobility: Capacity building for sustainable transport solutions in Africa.” This multi-day event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including postgraduate students, researchers, practitioners, government officials, and industry leaders, to explore the transformative potential of e-mobility in addressing urban mobility challenges in Africa.
SESA’S THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
On November 25, 2024, the SESA (Smart Energy Solutions for Africa) project convened its Third General Assembly, marking a crucial milestone in Month 38 of the 48-month project duration. This meeting gathered project partners and the project’s Advisory Board to reflect on progress, exchange insights, and strategize the path forward.
Smart Energy Solutions for Africa to Host Fourth Regional Event in Marrakesh, Morocco Focused on E-Mobility
Green Energy Park (UM6P, IRESEN), in collaboration with Cadi Ayyad University, is proud to host the Fourth Regional Event of the Smart Energy Solutions for Africa (SESA) project...
The Journey of the SESA Toolbox: From Idea to Product
The global drive toward sustainable energy solutions has never been more critical, especially in regions where energy access can transform lives and economies. SESA—Smart Energy Solutions for Africa—is at the forefront of this movement, representing a collaborative effort between the European Union and nine African nations: Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Tanzania.