The deliverable D4.4 ‘Report on replication roadmaps for (at least 4) sites’ consists of the highlights and main outcomes from the three regional workshops conducted individually with demonstration, validation, and replication partners involved. This deliverable also documents the methodology used in the three regional workshops. The methodology has evolved gradually in the three workshops to cater to the target audience. The deliverable is an easy-to-navigate document that highlights the methodologies, learnings, and outcomes from the workshops. The sequential implementation of the activities around the workshops is presented as replication roadmaps and developed into a three-phase replication approach. This can be used as an inspiration and guidance in future replication and exploitation.

Executive Summary

The deliverable D4.4, titled “Report on Replication Roadmaps for (at least 4) sites” focuses on developing the replication roadmaps based on the three regional workshops. The report encapsulates the main outcomes from three regional workshops conducted with demonstration, validation, and replication partners.

The report begins with an introduction that provides background information about the deliverable, its relation to other tasks within the SESA project, and its overall structure. It emphasizes the importance of the methodologies and approaches developed and used during the workshops for future replication.

The second chapter details the highlights and main outcomes of the three regional workshops held in Kenya, Ghana, and Rwanda. Each workshop’s purpose, methodology, activities, and key takeaways are thoroughly discussed. The workshops focused on topics such as business
 modelling, market segmentation, revenue models, and other crucial aspects to ensure the longterm sustainability and impact of the solutions developed by the SESA living labs and SMEs.

The third chapter presents the replication potential of the SESA sites, using the METOS template. This template covers crucial parameters such as market potential, economic viability, technological advancements, organizational growth, and sustainability. The chapter includes inputs from various living labs and SMEs, outlining their future goals and plans for growth. Some SMEs foresee growth in terms of expanding in new countries. Some LLs and SMEs foresee the growing impact of their solutions and services in rural areas to serve customer needs and provide energy access.

The fourth chapter presents the overview of the SESA solutions, integral activities from the project and a table for key outcomes, learnings and observed challenges. Following this, the three-phase approach for replication roadmaps is developed: Assess, Implement, and Impact. Each phase includes specific activities that can be used as guide and inspiration by other replicators, stakeholders and enterprises working with similar products and solutions. This approach holistically provides the replication roadmaps for smart energy solutions in different regions in Africa.

The report concludes by summarising the key points and providing final thoughts on how the deliverable can serve as a guide for future replication and exploitation. It can be recommended that the replicators should also understand the market segmentation for their businesses and products, and engage with the customers and end-users to understand the needs and challenges. In addition, it is also recommended that the new replicators understand the significance of each activity, methodology and tool used in the workshop interactions with the LLs and SMEs. This is to ensure that the  learnings from the project can be shared beyond the project boundaries to achieve the long-term goals of the SESA project and drive sustainable development in Africa.