LCEDN 7th Annual Conference

Wednesday 13 May

9:00 - 10:30 PLENARY Short poster pitches	Opening Plenary: Transforming Energy Access This opening session seeks to address the conference theme by exploring the idea of Transforming Energy Access by asking the question: transformation of what, how and for whom? Speakers: Jiska DeGroot (Energy Research Centre, University of Cape Town) Steven Hunt (Senior Energy & Innovation Advisor, UK Department for International Development) Indira Shakya (Independent Consultant, Nepal) Ed Brown (Loughborough University, LCEDN) 2 Min. PhD Poster Pitches
10:30 - 11:00	COFFEE BREAK
11:00 - 12:00 PARALLEL BREAK OUT SESSIONS	Waste and Value Chain In the context of the rapid growth in the global market for off-grid renewable energy solutions, particularly solar PV, issues of future waste and supply chains require urgent attention. Introduction: Britta Turner (Durham University, LCEDN) Speakers:  Ankit Kumar (TU Eindhoven, Netherlands)  Mariana Cover (University of Edinburgh) Declan Murray (University of Edinburgh) Anne Wambugu (Strathmore University, Kenya)
	Planning and Energy Access (organized with CAFOD, IIED) Using evidence from concrete projects and approaches, the session aims to identify the key challenges and success factors in planning and delivering energy solutions for household, livelihood and community development needs (such as healthcare and education). Speakers: Satish Gautam (Renewable Energy for Rural Livelihood, Nepal) Sarah Wykes (CAFOD), Ben Garside (International Institute for Environment and Development) Gabrial Anandarajah, (University College London) Joanes Atela (African Centre for Technology Studies, Kenya)
	Gender and Energy Policy 'Sustainable energy transformations need to build in understanding of socially structured networks of power, particularly as they relate to gendered dynamics of ownership, participation an'd control if they are to have the impacts that we hope for them. This session considers the implications of this for the planning, development and management of research programmes and for the development of more effective energy policy for equitable participation in what socio-technical transitions can become. Session Leaders: Joy Clancy (University of Twente, Netherlands)  Shukri Abdulkadir (Energia) Jon Cloke (Loughborough University, LCEDN)
	Ethno-Engineering Ben and Jon will explain their approach on bridging the divide between anthropology and engineering based on a methodology used in previous workshops. The session will be highly interactive and participants will help co-design a renewable energy technology with culturally appropriate energy service value to a distinct community. Speakers: Ben Campbell (Durham University, LCEDN) Jon Leary (Loughborough University and Gamos)
12:30-2:00	LUNCH and Ph. D Poster Competitions
2:00 - 3:30 SHOWCASE SESSIONS	Energy Catalyst Companies Showcase A wave of innovative technologies, financial and business models globally has accompanied the drop in prices of renewable energies; this session looks at the UK contribution to energy transformation through showcasing initiatives funded by DFID under Innovate UK’s Energy Catalyst programme. Moderator: Ed Brown (Loughborough University, LCEDN) Speakers: Alice Goodbrook (Innovate UK) Craig Jamieson (Rice Straw) Xiongwei Liu (Entrust MicroGrid LLP) Trevor Hardcastle (Frontier Technical Ltd)) Colin Mallet (Trusted Renewables) Others to be confirmed
3:30- 4:00	TEA BREAK
4:00 - 5:30	Hybrid Innovative Businesses And Community Projects From The Global South Revolutions of energy transformation in many countries are not being driven by formal commercial structures, but by grassroots communities, organic practitioner networks and indigenous, innovative business models. This session explores the challenges and opportunities of these inititiatives. Moderator: Jon Cloke (Loughborough University, LCEDN) Speakers: Dipti Vaghela (Hydro Empowerment Network, Myanmar) Tarek Ketelsen (Australian Water Partnership, Vietnam) Gerhard Fisher (PT Entec Indonesia and ASEAN Hydropower Competance Centre (HYCOM)) ● Anshuman Lath (Gramoorja, India) Charity Wanjiku (Strauss Energy Ltd, Kenya)
	CONFERENECE DINNER

Wednesday, 24 January 2018

8:00	SHUTTLE FROM HOTELS
9:00	EU-AFRICA JOINT PROGRAMMES Horizon2020 opportunities: Ms Irene Bonvisutto, Policy Officer, DG Research & Innovation,European Commission European Development Fund in Lesotho: Mr Sjaak de Boer, Programme Manager, Delegation of the European Union to the Kingdom of Lesotho Chair: Ms. Eva Kagiri, Finnish University Partnership for International Development (UniPID)	MACHACHE
10:00	TEA BREAK
10:30	THEMATIC SESSIONS II
	RERIS.II.1: ENERGY SOCIOECONOMICS II Keynote: Why we need a Social Sciences Agenda in International Energy Research – Dr Ed Brown, Loughborough University, United Kingdom Chair: Dr Leboli Zak Thamae, National University of Lesotho Presentations: A Qualitative Analysis of Renewable Sources of Energy used and Policies in Lesotho – Mr Thato Clement Ramoeletsi, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Lesotho Renewable Energy Law and Policy in Ghana: a Legal Analysis of the Support Schemes under the Regulatory Framework and some Lessons from the EU Experience – Mr Nana Asare Obeng-Darko, University of Eastern Finland Solar PV Training Kit, a Novel Community Outreach Programme in Kenya – Dr Robinson Musembi, University of Nairobi, Kenya Poster Presentations Developing a Real-Time SMS Feedback Tool for Off-grid Household Electricity Consumption– Mr Tonny Kukeera, Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences, Algeria Scales of rural photovoltaics – considerations assisting deployment– Prof Erik Ahlgren, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden	PHUTHIATSANA 1
	RERIS.II.2: DECENTRALISED RENEWABLE AND HOUSEHOLD ENERGY SOLUTIONS II Keynote: Development of Decentralised Rural Household Biogas Digesters, a Case Study from South Africa – Prof. Sampson Mamphweli, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Chair: Dr Dirk Steuerwald, Swiss Academy for Development, Switzerland Presentations: Plasma Gasification of Biomass using Nitrogen Plasma Reactor to produce Synthesis Gas for Small Scale Communities – Mr Ralph Farai Muvhiiwa, University of South Africa Storage as the Weak Link of the Biomass Supply Chain – Prof. Marco Rupprich, Management Center Innsbruck, Austria Minigrid Electricity Service based on Renewable Generation for Isolated or Rural Areas: Sizing Criteria, Management and Sustainability Models, and Case Studies in Africa and Europe – Mr Pol Arranz Piera, UPC Technical University of Catalonia, Spain Poster Presentations Concept development of sustainable energy solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa -  Case study Mbare, Zimbabwe – Mr Anurag Mohapatra, Technical University of Munich Decentralized Energy-Water-Food systems in Africa: Space Analysis, Least-cost modeling of sack farming and establishment of renewable energy technologies in the Diepsloot slums of Johannesburg, South Africa – Mr Tobias Klöffel, Technical University of Munich
	RERIS.II.3: ENERGY RESEARCH, INNOVATION, EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP Keynote: A Pan-African Research Agenda on Water, Energy and Climate Change – Prof. Abdellatif Zerga and Dr Erick Tambo, Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (including Climate Change) (PAUWES), Algeria Chair: Prof. Joseph Mutale, University of Manchester, United Kingdom Presentations: Entrepreneurship as a Leverage for Innovative Energy Technologies in Africa: an Investigation of the Entrepreneurial Framework in Zimbabwe – Ms Hajer Ben Charrada, Technical University of Munich, Germany Promotion of Energy Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship by Bilateral and International Projects between Tunisian Research Center and Private/Public European Institutions – Mr Mohamed Barbouche, Research and Technologies Center of Energy (CRTEn), Tunisia The Status of Large-Scale Solar Thermal Systems for Industrial Applications in South Africa and the Promotion of Solar Thermal Research at CRSES Stellenbosch University – Mr Angelo Buckley, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Poster Presentations Market Segmentation of Rural Electricity Consumers for Mini-Grid Business Development in Tanzania– Mr Chih-Jung Lee, Rafiki Power, Tanzania	Qiloane
	NULISTICE Keynote: Learning from Traditions and Transitions in the Mountains: general lessons from research on climate change, energy options and livelihoods in Nepal – Dr Ben Campbell, Durham University, United Kingdom Chair: Mr Lefa Thamae, Director, Department of Science and Technology, Lesotho	MACHACHE
	NULISTICE.II.1: AGRICULTURE AND CLIMATE CHANGE Chair: Dr Molapo Setsumi, Department of Animal Science, National University of Lesotho Presentations: Evaluation of microalgae sludge as biofertiliser for growth of maize under greenhouse trials - Mammati Kombi, Department of Biology and Biotechnology, National University of Lesotho Production and Utilisation of Conserved Barley and Oat Grass as Fodder for Merino sheep – Mr Mosebi Poloko, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, National University of Lesotho Prevalence of Lice in Merino sheep: Case of Roma Valley in Maseru District – Dr Matebesi-Ranthimo, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, National University of Lesotho Comparison between Liming and Manure Application on Phosphorus Retention in Selected Benchmark Soils of Lesotho – Mr T’sepo Mpela, National University of Lesotho	MACHACHE
	NULISTICE.II.2: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Chair: Prof Tlali Spirit, Dpeartment of Physics and Electronics, National University of Lesotho Presentations: Conceptualising the effectiveness of mitigation in post project approval: Translating theory into practice - case study of Zimbabwe platinum mines - Prof Patrick Gwimbi, Department of Environmental Health, National University of Lesotho Public-private Partnership Investment to enhance Sustainable Renewable Energies in Rwanda – Mr Kazungu Jules, Regional Research Centre for Integrated Development (RCID), Rwanda An assessment of health risk of toxic cyanobacteria in drinking water in the nyanza gulf water, Lake Victoria Kenya - Abongo B. Omondi - Faculty of Science and Technology, National University of Lesotho A Study to establish the effects of traditional medicines in pregnant women in Lesotho - Gertrude Mothibe, Department of Pharmacy, National University of Lesotho	MACHACHE 2
	NULISTICE.II.3: BIOTECHNOLOGY AND FOOD SAFETY Chair: Dr Sissay Bekele Mekbib, Department of Biology and Biotechnology, National University of Lesotho Presentations: Deploying novel forms of Nisin to control Listeria Monocytogenes in the Food Industry – Mr Lekatsa Teboho, Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, National University of Lesotho Screening and Extraction of Essential Oils from Different Indigenous Non-food Plants for Detergent Production, Mr Thabiso Letseka, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, National University of Lesotho Lesotho Medicinal Plants of the Asteraceae Family: A Review of the Ethnobotany, Chemistry and Conservation Status - Mr Mohale Mabaleha, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of the Free State, South Africa Physicochemical and Microbiological Quality Assessment of different Brands of Bottled Water, Maseru, Lesotho – Mr Molefe Khothalang, Department of Biology and Biotechnology, National University of Lesotho	MOKOROTLO
12:30	Lunch
14:00	THEMATIC SESSIONS III
	RERIS.III.1: ENERGY SOCIOECOMOMICS III Keynote: Solar Nanogrids: No Technological Innovation Without Social Innovation – Dr Jon Cloke, Loughborough University, United Kingdom Chair: Dr Albert Butare, Former Minister of State in charge of Energy, Communication and Water in the Republic of Rwanda Presentations: Energy System Planning Models for Cities: On the Limits of existent Modeling Tools and a New Approach for Models Tailored to the Needs of Developing Countries – Mrs Aminata Fall, Technical University of Vienna, Austria Status of Rooftop PV Generation in South Africa – Mr Ndamulelo Mararakanye, Center for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Impacts of Electrification under the Perspective of the Multi-Tier-Framework in Southern Tanzania – Ms Annika Groth, Europa University Flensburg, Germany Poster Presentations Cost-Efficient and Simple Hands-On Experiments for Education in Renewable Energy Systems – Mr Anurag Mohapatra, Technical University of Munich, Germany	PHUTHIATSANA 1
	RERIS.III.2: DECENTRALISED RENEWABLE AND HOUSEHOLD ENERGY SOLUTIONS III Keynote: Dynamics of Solar Markets in Africa – Prof. Martin Meyer-Renschhausen, Hochschule Darmstadt, Germany Chair: Prof Sampson Mamphweli, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Presentations: Parametric Sensitivity in Sunflower Oil Ethanolysis using a Shea Nut Shell based Catalyst – Mr Aristide Dejean, International Institute for water and environment engineering, Burkina Faso Assessment of Decentralised Hybrid Mini-Grids in Sub-Saharan Africa: Market Analysis, Least-Cost Modelling, and Job Creation Analysis – Mr Ayodeji Okunlola, Technical University of Munich, Germany Promoting Rural Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa: Least-Cost Modelling of Decentralised Energy-Water-Food Systems – Mr Johannes Winklmaier, Technical University of Munich, Germany Poster Presentations Energy decentralisation in Rwanda – Ms Devotha Nshimiyimana, Pan African University, Institute of Water and Energy Sciences, Algeria Aspen simulation of hybrid concentrated solar power - biomass integrated gasification combined cycle process – Prof Xinying Liu, University of South Africa	PHUTHIATSANA 2
	RERIS.III.3: ENERGY RESOURCE MAPPING AND PLANNING Keynote: Rural Household Electrification in Lesotho - Dr Moeketsi Mpholo, Energy Research Centre (ERC) / National University of Lesotho Chair: Prof. Abdellah Khellaf, Centre de Développement des Energies Renouvelables, Algeria Presentations: South African Experience in Bioenergy Resources - Mr Somila Xosa, Department of Science and Technology, South Africa Remote Sensing Techniques for Village Identification: Improved Electrification Planning for Zambia – Mr Alin Radu, Reiner Lemoine Institute, Germany Analysis of Solar Radiation Models and three-dimensional Modelling of Irradiance – Dr Al-Mas Sendegeya, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia Poster Presentations Sizing and performance prediction of solar-powered pump-pipe systems using empirical solar radiation and pump characteristic data as applied in Zimbabwe – Mr Tawanda Hove, University of Zimbabwe Stalemate or Priority: An Examination into the Energy Question in Zimbabwe – Ms Lisa Nyamadzawo, Solvus Zimbabwe	QILOANE
	NULISTICE 2018 Keynote 3 Decentralised Water Purification Systems – Prof. Marco Rupprich, MCI – The Entrepreneurial School®, Austria Chair: Mr Lefa Thamae, Director, Department of Science and Technology, Lesotho	MACHACHE
	NULISTICE.III.1: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Chair: Dr Thimothy Thamae, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, National University of Lesotho Presentations: Smart Foods Business - Prof Riette de Kock, Department of Fod Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa Design and Optimisation of Solar PV/Diesel Generator Hybrid Power System for Remote Telecommunication Base Transceiver Stations in Nigeria – Mr Babalola Samuel, Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (including Climate Change) (PAUWES), Algeria Language, Science and Translation within a Socio-Developmental Context in Lesotho – Dr Mosisili Sebotsa, National University of Lesotho Harnessing Science and Technology towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals, 3, 8, 11, Mr Innocent Haphazare, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, National University of Lesotho	MACHACHE 1
	NULISTICE.III.2: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Chair: Dr Mosotho George, Head, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, National University of Lesotho Presentations: Spatio-Temporal Climate Change Risk Assessment: Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa – Mr Bernard Moeketsi, University of the Free State, Disaster Management Training and Education Centre for Africa, South Africa Modelling the Rate of initiation and retention on Ionized Preventive Therapy in a High HIV/TB Burden Setting of Lesotho - Mr Eltony Mugomeri, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, National University of Lesotho Evaluation of Animal Manure as a Feedstock for the Production of Biogas in comparison with Sewage Water Microalgae – Ms Tebello Matlosa, Department of Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, National University of Lesotho The VIP Latrine in Lesotho: Addressing Technical Flaws from the Qachas’ Nek District Experience – Prof. Aiyuk Sunny, Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, National University of Lesotho	MACHACHE 2
	NULISTICE.III.3: MATERIALS SCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY Chair: Prof. Heilmichael Alemu, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, National University of Lesotho Presentations: Raman Spectroscopy and Imaging of Bernal-Stacked Bilayer Graphene Synthesised on Copper Foil by Chemical Vapour Deposition: Growth Dependence on Temperature – Dr Mopeli Fabiane, Department of Physics and Electronics, National University of Lesotho Iminophosphine complexes of palladium and platinum: Application in cross-coupling and oligomerisation/polymerization, Dr Tebello Mahamo, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, National University of Lesotho Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes Ag-Pt Composite Electrochemical Sensor for Nevirapine Antiviral Drug – Prof. Mangaka Matoetoe, Department of Chemistry, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles using Neem (Azadirachta indica L.) Plant Extract - Prof Narayan, Department of Physics and Electronics, National University of Lesotho	MOKOROTLO
16:00	POSTER SESSION	Foyer
17:30	SHUTTLE TO HOTELS

Thursday, 25 January 2018

8:00	SHUTTLE FROM HOTELS
9:00	COOPERATION PITCH SESSION Chair: Dr Moeketsi Mpholo, NUL Dr Timothy Thamae, NUL Mr Niklas Hayek, RECP Dr Ed Brown, LECDN Ms Eva Kagiri, UniPID Ms Ranisha Banset, Energypedia Ms Mariana Daykova, Microenergy Systems Mr Readlay Makaliki, SACREEE Dr. Erick Tambo, PAUWES Mr Saleem Ismail, Enigma Mr Phelane Phomane, Tangerine Mr Lebeko Sello,  Econet Telecom Lesotho	MACHACHE
9:30	TEA BREAK
10:00	RERIS Training workshop "From Energy Research to Bankable Power Practice" Chair: Ms. Mariana Daykova, Consultant, Microenergy Systems	PHUTHIATSANA
10:00	NULISTICE ROUNDTABLE "Youth and Entrepreneurship in Lesotho” Chair: Prof. Spirit Tlali, Department of Physics and Electronics, National University of Lesotho Keynote: Funding Institution and Individual Innovations with potential for Commercialization - Dr Ereck Chakauya, SANBio-BioFISA II on Entrepreneurship and Information Technology, South Africa Presentation: Role of Lesotho Post-Bank in Entrepreneurship - Mr Themba Seopeng, Post-Bank Lesotho	MACHACHE
12:30	Lunch
14:00	OPEN POSTER SESSION
14:00	SHUTTLE TO Nulistice Expo and Innovation Market (Pioneer Mall)
14:00	TELECONFERENCE WITH ENERGY CATALYST CONFERENCE LONDON	PHUTHIATSANA 1
16:00	SHUTTLE TO HOTELS
17:30	SHUTTLE FROM HOTELS TO GALA DINNER
18:00	GALA DINNER Closing remarks: His Majesty, King Letsie III of Lesotho, Chancellor of the National University of Lesotho

Friday, 26 January 2018

8:00	NULISTICE EXPO AND INNOVATION MARKET All day (free entry for NULISTICE and RERIS participants)
9:00	FIELD TRIP TO THE OUTSKIRTS OF MASERU For international participants (registration required) Pick-up from hotels at 8.00am The Daytrip will be a one-day short trip around the outskirts of Maseru meant to give the international visitors a feel of this tiny Mountain Kingdom. Visitors will first go to the National University of Lesotho, situated some 30 km South East of Maseru. Then they will move to Metolong dam, not only to see the dam but enjoy the scenery of Lesotho’s foothills. On the way back, they will stop at Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village, to enjoy a braai and then come back to Maseru.

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