Executive summary

The report provides an overview of the best cases and good practices learned via or directly created by the Smart
Energy Solutions for Africa (SESA) project in its capacity building activities. These good practices showcase the
outcomes of capacity-building efforts, including online tools (webinars, e-learning modules, Sustainable Energy
Solutions Catalogue and manuals), and Peer-to –peer exchanges and in-country capacity building sessions in
various regions of Africa and Europe, including site visits.
The collection is based on three key criteria: innovation, impact, and replication potential. These examples
highlight the creative application of existing and new technologies, their measurable positive outcomes for
communities, and their ability to be scale it up to the neighborhoods, city and the region given the local context.
The capacity-building activities were designed to transfer knowledge, build skills, and promote innovation.
Examples include:
• E-mobility initiatives in Rwanda, Nigeria and Portugal
• Second-life battery solutions in Rwanda
• Waste-to-energy projects in Ghana
• Off-grid solar systems in South Africa and Ghana
These good practices serve as valuable models for other regions, demonstrating the potential for innovative
energy solutions to address Africa’s energy challenges. By emphasizing replicability, the report encourages the
adoption of these approaches in future sustainable energy development projects