Distributed Energy For People & The Planet Ep. 1: Practical Solutions, Political Action
The Energy Talk - Storytellers of Africa's Energy Transition06/22/23 • 30 min
In the first episode of the Distributed Energy For People & The Planet series, we are joined by Harish Hande: founder of SELCO Foundation, and Gauri Singh: Deputy Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to discuss the important role that policy and innovation plays in ensuring equitable outcomes in the push towards SDG7 (Sustainable Development Goal 7 is one of 17 Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015. It aims to "Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.").
New episodes for this series will be published bi-weekly, hosted by Marilyn Smith of the Energy Action Project (EnAct), and co-produced by the Global SDG7 Hubs.
Guest Bios:
Harish Hande is the founder of SELCO Foundation and is based out of India. Harish is globally recognized as a pioneer in designing distributed energy solutions as a means to truly empower communities, by enabling livelihoods and health. His approach of creating ‘enabling ecosystems’ is also being replicated through a network of entrepreneurs and organizations across the Global South.
Gauri Singh is the Deputy Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency. Ms. Singh brings more than 30 years of experience in policy, advocacy, and project implementation within the field of renewable energy and sustainable development from India and the international system.
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The Energy Talk is a platform dedicated to telling the energy transition story of Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing first on the perspective of Financiers, Policymakers, and Operators devoted to pushing the continent towards a sustainable energy future.
This podcast is hosted by Olubunmi Olajide and produced by Chigozie Ubah.
06/22/23 • 30 min
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