Free Webinar to Spotlight Energy Infrastructure Investment for Africa’s Mining Sector

Free Webinar to Spotlight Energy Infrastructure Investment for Africa’s Mining Sector

13 August 2025 | Online | Hosted by C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia 2025

‘Copperbelt Mining: Energy Infrastructure Trends and Opportunities’

Mining and industrial operations across sub-Saharan Africa are at a crossroads.

Volatile grid supply, rising diesel costs, and growing decarbonisation mandates have made energy infrastructure a boardroom-level priority. To address this urgent need, the C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia 2025 will host a free-to-attend online webinar on 13 August 2025, exploring the investment, technology, and policy trends shaping how mines and industrial players secure reliable, clean energy.

This session is not just a prelude to the Summit—it’s a practical working forum designed for energy decision-makers, investors, and project developers.

What Attendees Will Gain

Participants will leave with market-driven insights and real-world case studies showing how mining operations are deploying:

• Solar PV, hybrid systems, and battery energy storage (BESS) to stabilise supply.
• Proven financing strategies including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), leasing models, and energy-as-a-service.
• Policy and regulatory updates impacting project bankability and long-term planning.
• Risk management approaches for both technical and financial resilience.

The discussion will also highlight Zambia’s open-access electricity policy, regulatory reforms, and the shift towards private generation—critical themes to be explored in depth at the Summit in Lusaka on 27–28 August.

Confirmed Speakers

Moderated by leading energy experts, the panel features:

• Helen Zulu – Country Director, ENGIE Energy Access Zambia
• Jo Dean – Managing Director, Enerj Carbon Management, SAESA Board Member
• Henry Myburgh – Senior C&I Strategic Lead, Vertiv Africa
• Rehan Burger – Associate Director, S&P Global

Why This Matters Now

According to the World Bank, over 20% of Zambian businesses cite unreliable electricity as a major operational constraint. In Zambia’s Copperbelt and other mining hubs, the ability to secure predictable, affordable, and sustainable power is increasingly tied to production continuity, cost control, and ESG compliance.

Event Director Marcel du Toit explains:

“This is more than a conversation about mining—it’s a working session for anyone navigating Zambia’s evolving energy landscape. The insights shared here will set the stage for the deeper, deal-focused discussions at the Summit.”

Strategic Partnerships

This webinar is hosted in collaboration with:

• DRC Mining Week
• Mining Review Africa
• ESI Africa

These partners bring unmatched regional reach and sector expertise, ensuring the conversation draws from and contributes to the wider African energy and mining discourse.

Who Should Attend

• Mining and C&I energy managers
• Project developers and EPCs
• Infrastructure investors and financiers
• Energy decision-makers in manufacturing, agri-processing, and other high-demand industries

Event Details

📅 Date: 13 August 2025

🕘 Time: [Insert time & time zone]

💻 Location: Online – Free to Attend

🔗 Register Now: https://streamyard.com/watch/R95KysEd9wfz

About the C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia 2025

Taking place 27–28 August 2025 at The Taj Hotel, Lusaka, the Summit is Zambia’s first dedicated C&I energy platform, connecting large energy consumers with technology providers, financiers, and policymakers.

Summit highlights include:

• Plenary sessions on open access reform, hydro + storage futures, and business continuity strategies.
• Technical masterclasses on battery storage for C&I, tariff modelling, grid flexibility, and solar PV integration.
• Financing panels on bankable PPAs, blended capital, and overcoming local investment barriers.
• The Hosted Buyer Programme offering pre-qualified project owners 1:1 matchmaking with solution providers.

Full details: https://energy-storagesummit.com/zambia