Andrew Spahn

#PowerAfrica Energy Adviser @USAID in #Malawi facilitating private investment to bring #energy & #electricity to millions in #Malawi and across #Africa.

[Andrew Spahn @ajspahn]

Paper reforms are easy. Implementation is hard. .@PowerAfricaUS @WBG_Energy @EDFInetwork @USAID_SAfrica @NARUC @USEnergyAssn

[World Bank Energy @WBG_Energy]

The private sector contributed over 40% of all new electricity generation capacity in developing countries from 1990-2016. What does it mean for the sector? Find out: https://t.co/GpPaKQiS8o #EndEnergyPoverty

[Andrew Spahn @ajspahn]

Good news #Malawi: building on MCC's $351 million investment to tap regional #electricity markets and improve #energyaccess @PowerAfricaUS @USEmbassyLLW @USAIDMalawi @MCCgov

[Further Africa @FurtherAfrica]

#EPC selection for #Mozambique-#Malawi connection begins in March - #Africa #energy https://t.co/GMGoMRySl6

[EEP Africa @EEP_Africa]

Our call for proposals closes TODAY at 1pm GMT+2!

All information about the application process and guidelines: https://t.co/Vd6HrKHOaK

#climatefinance #sdg7 #greengrowth #cleanenergy @NDFnews

[Andrew Spahn @ajspahn]

Some countries struggle with integrating #renewableenergy into relaible grid operations: the right #electricity storage technology in #Malawi could make a world of difference. @PowerAfricaUS @SAPP_NEWS @SAGEN_Programme @SEforALL @EUinMalawi @DFCgov

[IRENA @IRENA]

SSystem benefits of electricity storage are high but investors might not be able to monetise them. Explore @IRENA’s new 5-step Electricity Storage Valuation Framework to guide policy makers on how to address it
→ https://t.co/PbIyDNIE4S

[Andrew Spahn @ajspahn]

Don't mix apples and oranges unless you are making a salad: often subsidies, loss leader bids and free land distort the real price of large solar projects across Africa. @SEIA @GOGLAssociation #Malawi #electricity #renewables

[Energy and Economic Growth @EEGResearch]

In the past four years, #Zambian solar photovoltaic (PV) auction prices have broken African records twice. Read more about the country's #renewableenergy sector here https://t.co/XBxJKerpEw

[Andrew Spahn @ajspahn]

A long wait indeed....

[James Chavula @chavulaj]

Since 1980, #Malawi has electrified just 4% of its rural majority. At this pace, it requires 960 years to achieve universal electrification in rural settings. Read it here:https://t.co/2MWdmSsbdc
@NationOnlineMw @UNOHRLLS @HivosEnergy @undpmalawi #SDG7 @GlobalGoalsUN #Energy

[Andrew Spahn @ajspahn]

What a wonderful initiative! Looking forward to meeting young energy entreprenuers in April. @PowerAfricaUS @USEmbassyLLW @USEmbassyLLW @FlameTreeMalawi #ClimateChange #energy #Malawi

[SEED @SEED_SustDev]

Energy Entrepreneurs! Apply for the upcoming Development Entrepreneur Lab (DELab) with @FlameTreeMalawi. Apply before 20 March #energy #malawi

[Andrew Spahn @ajspahn]

Bravo! Sound hydro investment decisions must integrate past hydro-meteological anlaysis with future climate projections.
@EEGResearch #RenewableEnergy @WBG_Climate @WBG_Energy @IFCAfrica #ClimateChange @UNDPClimate

[Energy and Economic Growth @EEGResearch]

Hydropower accounts for over 90% of #electricity generation in the Democratic Republic of #Congo (DRC), #Ethiopia, #Malawi, #Mozambique, #Namibia, and #Zambia, but #climatechange is putting it under threat. https://t.co/7HzJZEF5GW

[Andrew Spahn @ajspahn]

Predicable and reliable subsidies are required to improve access to #electricity in #Malawi. How? Provide subsidies that can earn a return on investment. https://t.co/vEQwJNRQPG
@BBOXX_HQ @PowerAfricaUS @WBG_Energy @Swedfund @undpmalawi

[Energypedia @energypedia]

"To close the #EnergyAccess gap, the sector has to adopt new ways of accelerating the pathway towards energy access as means to alleviate poverty and to unlock the potential of citizens, communities and countries..."
#Africa #SDG7 #EndEnergyPoverty

https://t.co/bC4v5l1HRd

[Andrew Spahn @ajspahn]

Wow! An interesting #electricity approach for companies like @IllovoSugarGrp operating here in #Malawi

[AFSIA - Africa Solar Industry Association @AFSIA_Official]

Namibia - C&I
Caterserve a food manufacturer based in Windhoek, Namibia, now operates a 100% solar-powered plant. The company recently acquired a 200 kWp off-grid solar system #africasolar
https://t.co/vqyuEJRZiY

[Andrew Spahn @ajspahn]

Timely @WBG_Energy support as the 350MW Mptatmanga project moves forward in #Malawi @PowerAfricaUS @GE_Power @DFCgov @USAIDMalawi @USEmbassyLLW @EgencoMw @ESCOM_Malawi

[World Bank Energy @WBG_Energy]

Hydropower is the world’s largest source of #renewableenergy. That’s why our NEW handbook outlines best ways to operate and maintain hydro facilities, esp. in developing countries: https://t.co/SeEFwk5HQx #endenergypoverty

[Andrew Spahn @ajspahn]

Particularly thankful for @USADF support of young entreprenuers building SHS supply chains into rural #Malawi @PowerAfricaUS @USAID_SAfrica @Power4All2025 #EnergyAccess

[Scaling Off-Grid Energy @ScalingOffGrid]

Job Opportunity: We are seeking a Coordinator for the Household Solar Funders Group, a group of approximately 20 organizations that aims to accelerate the off-grid solar market by facilitating engagement. Learn more and apply: https://t.co/aYZAQR3Ou1

[DFC Invests @DFCgov]

Celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with us throughout March and learn how #InvestingInWomen can improve lives and change the world.

[WiAP @PowerAfricaWiAP]

This spring, @PowerAfrica will host its Power & Electricity World Africa forum will feature speakers, including #PowerAfrica #WiAP members Nomfundo Maseti, @Lungile_Mashele, Elsie Mbugua, Fumani Mthembi, and Keleadile Seduke. See more: https://t.co/owwrdVtVld

[Power Africa @PowerAfricaUS]

📢 Calling all #SolarHomeSystem companies in #Malawi: accelerate your expansion and increase your sales with @USAID's Route-to-Market #geospatial enabled tool ➡️ https://t.co/QolzI3Z4Ku

#offgridenergy #energyaccess @USAIDMalawi @USAID_SAfrica

[Andrew Spahn @ajspahn]

Not optimal...

[African Index @africanindex_]

After 22 years of delays, #Mozambique 🇲🇿 may finally export electricity to the neighbouring #Malawi 🇲🇼 in 2022. The interconnection will cost around $127m of which almost 80% will be in Mozambique territory.
https://t.co/U5xFuBRiBO

[Power Africa @PowerAfricaUS]

.@USAID's #Malawi Route-to-Market #geospatial tool can help #SolarHomeSystem companies to make the delivery of their products more efficient.

Access the tool and data for Malawi ➡️ https://t.co/PLBLGmSdGX

#offgridenergy #energyaccess @USAIDMalawi @USAID_SAfrica

[Andrew Spahn @ajspahn]

@PowerAfricaUS and @EEP_Africa leveraging programs to support @SolarWorksMW deliver affordable, reliable and verifyable access to #electricity across #Malawi @USAIDMalawi #PAYG @WBG_Energy @undpmalawi

[EEP Africa @EEP_Africa]

Next in turn: Casper Sikkema, the CCO @SolarWorksMW . It is the largest company in Mozambique and Malawi offering #SolarHomeSystems through #PAYG. They sell, distribute and install SHS to rural households and small enterprises that lack access to a reliable source of electricity.