Check out our latest infographic celebrating the success of the SESA-ENERGICA final event! The final SESA-ENERGICA (Energy Access in Urban and Rural Africa) event in Brussels last May marked the project's latest and last significant milestone, highlighting the project's achievements in promoting clean energy and fostering sustainable development across Africa. As showcased in details before, the event brought allowed key stakeholders to discuss a green energy transition that is both effective and equitable.   The event notably covered: Policy and Financial Frameworks: The need for...

Africa in Transition: Charting a course for a green energy future The "Africa in Transition: A Bright Future for Energy and Local Communities" event, held on May 20-21, 2025, in Brussels, marked a significant culmination for the SESA (Smart Energy Solutions for Africa) and ENERGICA (Energy Access in Urban and Rural Africa) projects. This dynamic two-day gathering united a diverse group of stakeholders, from policymakers and entrepreneurs to academics and project coordinators, fostering critical discussions on the advancements, challenges, and future trajectory of sustainable energy across...

Africa's energy transition takes the stage in Brussels this May   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! This much awaited gathering will shed light once more on the continent's exciting energy transformation, showcasing cutting-edge renewable solutions and digging into policy and investment opportunities. Another...

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.   Day 1: Building Capacity and Exploring E-Mobility Solutions The first day kicked off with a capacity-building session...

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. Key Highlights from the Assembly Advisory Board Insights The assembly commenced with remarks from Heinrich Wyes, Consultant to the European Commission (DG INTPA), and Kim Hyungju, Director of the Global Strategy Division at the Green Technology Center, Korea. They...

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 from October 14-16, 2024, in Marrakesh, Morocco. This three-day event, funded by the European Commission's Horizon 2020 program, will bring together key stakeholders from Africa and Europe to discuss developments in sustainable energy, with a particular focus on electric mobility (e-mobility) and renewable energy solutions. The event is supported by SESA Partners: ICLEI Europe, ICLEI Africa, Technical University...