Deep Dive West: Solar and Energy Opportunities in Ghana, Nigeria, and Côte d'Ivoire

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Time: 04:00 pm - 04:45 pm

Delve into the thriving renewable energy markets of West Africa, focusing on Ghana, Nigeria, and Côte d'Ivoire. This session will highlight market overviews, investment opportunities, and the latest developments in solar and energy storage. Regional experts will discuss key policy trends, financing mechanisms, and technological advancements driving growth in these dynamic economies. Join us to explore the future of energy in West Africa and expand your market reach!

04:00 pm - 04:05 pmModeration

John van Zuylen

CEO

AFSIA - Africa Solar Industry Association

04:05 pm - 04:15 pmGhana

Herbert Friese

General Manager

Dutch and Company Limited

04:15 pm - 04:25 pmNigeria

Ayo Ademilua

CEO

Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN)

04:25 pm - 04:35 pmTitle TBA

Nick Lusson

Vice President

Huawei Digital Power Eastern Africa Region

04:35 pm - 04:45 pmHybrid Solutions in Remote Areas: new Ways and Opportunities with Solar

Ilya Likhov

CEO

Neosun Energy

Speakers

Speaker

Ayo Ademilua, Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN)

CEO

Kenya

CEO of A4&T Power Solutions in Nigeria, with operational portfolios in mini-grid projects, C&I projects, and Solar Home Systems distribution. He has a background in Finance and Strategic Management (B.sc Accounting) and an MBA with a specialization in Finance. He is a consultant to the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) on sustainability and renewable energy. An alumnus of Lagos Business School (EDC), OXFAM business development program.

Speaker

Ilya Likhov, Neosun Energy

CEO

United Arab Emirates

Ilya Likhov - hi-tech entrepreneur, visionary, founder and CEO of Neosun Energy - is a distinguished authority in the field of Solar Energy, hi-tech, and international business strategy with over 20 years of hands-on experience in these areas. As the visionary leader of Neosun Energy, an International solar EPC and manufacturing company, he spearheads the provision of cutting-edge Commercial Solar PV & Energy Storage Solutions (ESS) for a wide array of Commercial and Industrial projects across the globe. His innovative business model has the potential to revolutionize the solar energy market.

Speaker

John van Zuylen, AFSIA - Africa Solar Industry Association

CEO

Rwanda

John is the Founder of AFSIA, the Africa Solar Industry Association. AFSIA aims at promoting the use of solar energy across Africa and being the voice of solar professionals active in Africa. AFSIA's activities include market intelligence analysis, content generation, info sharing, events and business facilitation services. Prior to AFSIA, John has been leading the development of solar projects for 13 years across 4 continents. These projects ranged from utility-scale to commercial and residential projects, and included on- and off-grid systems, hybrid systems, Solar Home Systems and mini-grids. John regularly advises the public and private sector on market dynamics and operational strategy for solar developments in Africa. Next to AFSIA, John is also in charge of La Fromagerie, the only goat cheese farm and factory in Rwanda. John holds a MBA in strategy, managerial and organizational behaviour, Entrepreneurship from the University of Chicago Booth.

Speaker

Nick Lusson, Huawei Digital Power Eastern Africa Region

Vice President

Kenya

Speaker

Herbert Friese, Dutch and Company Limited

General Manager

Ghana

Herbert Friese is the General Manager of Dutch and Company Limited (Dutch & Co), a leading Developer with in-house EPC and O&M services and with it a registered offices in Accra , Ghana. Dutch & Co has an installed capacity of 22 MWp in Solar PV and is the PV EPC / O&M contractor of Africas Largest Single Rooftop Project.