2021 SABIA National Biogas Conference (Online Event 2)

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NOTICE OF DATE CHANGE

Please take note that the dates for the second National Biogas Conference on-line event have moved from 14^th & 15^th July to 28^th & 29^th July 2021. The event will focus on understanding and mitigating financial risk with biogas project development and implementation.

After a successful 1^st Event (Transitioning towards a decarbonised circular economy), SABIA have partnered with DiBiCoo (Digital global Biogas Corporation) for this second of three events.

The agenda will take the form of various sessions for about two and a half hours followed by an optional networking opportunity at the end of each day.
Event details, an agenda and registration link for the event will follow shortly.

GREEN CAPE - CLIMATE FINANCE ACCELERATOR

The British High Commission, together with National Business Initiative (NBI) and GreenCape, has launched a Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) programme in South Africa. The CFA is a practical and deal-oriented programme that supports climate projects to improve their bankability and appeal to financiers. This is a local technical assistance programme funded by the UK government that aims to unlock climate finance for climate change mitigation Projects.

Call for Proposals:

A call for proposals is now open for low carbon projects seeking finance. Developers with low-carbon projects looking for funding are invited to apply to take part in the CFA South Africa. It is important to note, although there is a minimum total financing need of US$10M, smaller projects may be considered in certain circumstances. Furthermore, funds or similar structures consisting of multiple smaller projects are also welcomed. The CFA is open for applications from climate projects seeking support in accessing finance until 2^nd July 2021. For more information, please follow the link.

Further Benefits:

By engaging with the CFA programme, project developers can also benefit from:

Access to investors
Coaching and best practice insights
Networking opportunities
Increased visibility
Achieving low carbon project objectives

UPCOMING EVENTS

29 June 2021

RSA local stakeholder workshop

There is an increasing need for businesses to reduce and secure their energy requirements, improve water efficiency and reduce and beneficiate their waste streams generated as a result of the current crises in energy, water and landfill airspace.

This workshop will share the current market and legislative framework of the biogas sector in South Africa as a part of the EU Horizon 2020 funded Digital Global Biogas Cooperation (DiBiCoo) project. Attendees will have an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the biogas market landscape and provide feedback and insight on their own experiences related to the content presented.

Please click here to register.

6-8 July 2021

The World Biogas Summit

It's all about methane - organic wastes, recovery and recycling

The World Biogas Summit is an online conference for you to discover, learn and do business. The Summit will consider the models and mechanisms that are being employed by municipalities, governments and major global corporations around the world to tackle the climate crisis in the most cost-effective way.

The World Biogas Association is hosting the event and invites all members of SABIA to attend with a 10% discount (SABIA members can contact rzlokower@worldbiogasassociation.org for a discount).

To see the programme and register, click here

3 August 2021

Renewable Energy Tanzania

We are pleased to announce a partnership with AIE on Renewable Energy Tanzania conference which will be held on 3 August 2021 in Dar es Salaam with an option to attend virtually. AIE is offering our SABIA members a 10% discount on the registration fee. The conference will bring together the various role players and stakeholders in the industry to discuss and brainstorm the latest developments, strategies, legislation, challenges and opportunities facing this expanding industry.

Conference agenda at a glance:

Industry overview
Unbundling the electricity act
Access to funding and project finance
Licence distribution, tariffs and distributor registration
Mitigating and managing operational and technical risks
Technology advances in the industry
Project showcase session

For more information about the conference and registration, please click here.

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