Second Africa-EU Renewable Energy Research & Innovation Symposium (RERIS) 2018 - Documentation

Tuesday 23 January 2018

8:00	SHUTTLE FROM HOTELS, REGISTRATION
9:00	OPENING SESSION Chair:Prof. Nqosa Mahao, Vice Chancellor, National University of Lesotho (NUL) Introduction: Honourable Minister of Science & Technology, Mr Joang Molapo Opening Remarks: The Right Honourable Prime Minister, Dr Thomas Motsoahae Thabane	MACHACHE
9:45	TEA BREAK AND GROUP PICTURE
10:15	CONFERENCE PROGRAMM Mr Markus Theobald, Head of Cooperation, EU Delegation to Lesotho Dr Thimothy Thamae, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology and Coordinator NUL Innovations Committee Mr Niklas Hayek, Project Manager, Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme (RECP) and RERIS organiser	MACHACHE
10:30	PLENARY SESSION: “TRANSLATE RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE!” (PLENARY) ROOM Keynote: Prof. Wikus van Niekerk, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Panel: Ms Mantopi Lebofa, Director, Technologies for Economic Development (TED), Lesotho Prof. Dieter Meissner, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia & Founder and Chief Scientist, Crystalso Dr Pulane Nkhabutlane, Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension-Consumer Science, Head SanBio-Fisa Incubation Unit, National University of Lesotho Mr Kuda Ndhlukula, Executive Director, the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE), Namibia Prof. Wikus van Niekerk, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Chair: Dr Albert Butare, Former Minister of State in charge of Energy, Communication and Water in the Republic of Rwanda	MACHACHE
12:00	LUNCH
14:00	THEMATIC SESSIONS I
	RERIS.I.1: ENERGY SOCIOECOMOMICS I Keynote: Economic Viability and Social Impact of Renewable Energy Deployment in Africa – Prof. Abdellah Khellaf, Centre de Développement des Energies Renouvelables, Algeria Chair: Dr Ben Campbell, Durham University, United Kingdom Presentations: Smart grids in the European Union: Assessing Energy Security, Regulation & Social and Ethical Considerations. Possible Synergies with Africa – Prof. Rafael Leal-Arcas, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom Optimising Europe’s Efforts to Support Africa’s Electrification– Dr Simone Tagliapietra, Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei, Italy A Thermo-Economic Model for Objective Solar Collector Choice and Sizing of a Solar Water Heating System – Mr Tawanda Hove, University of Zimbabwe	PHUTHIATSANA 1
	RERIS.I.2: DECENTRALISED RENEWABLE AND HOUSEHOLD ENERGY SOLUTIONS I Keynote: Simulation and Optimisation of Renewable Energy Hybrid Power Systems for Semonkong, Lesotho – Dr Leboli Zak Thamae, National University of Lesotho Chair: Prof. Marco Rupprich, MCI - The Entrepreneurial School®, Austria Presentations: Integrating a Solar PV System with a Household-Based Backup Generator for Hybrid Swarm Electrification in Sub-Sahara Africa: Case Study of Nigeria – Mr Rolex Muceka, Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (including Climate Change) (PAUWES), Algeria Baseline Assessment for the Smooth Operation of a Solar Mini Grid Facility in Umon Island and Bagana Community in Southern Nigeria – Mr Etiosa Uyigue, Community Research and Development Centre, Nigeria Energy efficiency optimization of Biochar Cook Stoves through computational simulation – Dr Getachew Shunki Tibba, Mettu University, Ethiopia	PHUTHIATSANA 2
	RERIS.I.3: POWER GENERATION, DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSMISSION Keynote: Wide scale Deployment & Integration of solar PV into Electricity Grids: Technical and Economic Implications for Utilities – Prof. Joseph Mutale, University of Manchester, United Kingdom Chair: Prof. Abdellatif Zerga, Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (including Climate Change) (PAUWES), Algeria Presentations: Prospects for Electricity Generation from Wind Potential of Zamala in Cameroon – Mr Myrin Ymele, University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon Printing Powder-based Photovoltaic Modules: An Appropriate Technology to make African Countries Energy-self-sufficient– Prof. Dieter Meissner, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia Feasibility Study of a Linear Fresnel Solar Thermal Power Plant in Algeria – Dr Hani Beltagy, University of Blida, Algeria	QILOANE
	NULISTICE KEYNOTE 1 Linking Bio Energy with Carbon Sequestration and Soil Fertility for Achieving SDGs in Africa – Prof. Venkata Ramayya Ancha, Jimma University, Ethiopia	MACHACHE
	NULISTICE.I.1: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Chair: Dr Pulane Nkhabutlane, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension-Consumer Science, Head San-Bio-Fisa Incubation Unit, National University of Lesotho Presentations: Solar Trees for Outdoor and Household Energy Access and Wi-Fi Hotspots – Ms Lisa Nyamadzawo The National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe Public-Private Partnerships and the Case of the Solar Water Heater Industry – Dr Xavier Lemaire, University College London, Energy Institute, United Kingdom Problems of Engineering Entrepreneurship in Africa: a Design Optimisation Example in Solar-Thermal Engineering– Dr Kanyarusoke Kant, Mechanical Engineering Department, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa Mathematical Assessment of Global Solar Radiation in Sub-Saharan Africa’s Tropical Regions: Case of Cameroon and Senegal – Dr Edouard Mboumboue, Environmental Energy Technologies Laboratory (E.E.T.L)/Department of Physics/Faculty of Science/University of Yaoundé, Senegal	MACHACHE 1
	Session N.I.2: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Chair: Dr Puleng Matebesi, Department of Animal Science, National University of Lesotho Presentations: Modelling Drought Recurrence Intervals from Theoretical Probability Distribution and SPI: Semonkong, Lesotho – Mr Bernard Moeketsi Hlalele, University of the Free State, Disaster Management Training and Education Centre for Africa (DiMTEC), South Africa Co-determination of Heavy Metals, Lead, Cadmium, Mercury and Zinc In Water Samples by Anodic Stripping on Bismuth-Modified Electrodes – Prof Mantoa Sekota, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, National University of Lesotho Bioenergy for Africa - the Quest for Energy Independence and Food Security, Dr Sissay Mekbib, Department of Biology and Biotechnology, National University of Lesotho Mineral Production & Processing and Associated Environmental Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa – Dr Motlalepula Nete, Department of Chemistry, University of the Free State, South Africa	MACHACHE 2
	NULISTICE.I.3: MATERIALS SCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY Chair: Prof Prof Himanshu Narayan, Head, Department of Physics and Electronics, National University of Lesotho Presentations: Desulphurization of Diesel Fuels using Metal Oxide Loaded Activated Charcoal and Alumina – Mr Liberty Mguni, Material and Process Synthesis (MaPS), Florida campus, University of South Africa Optical and Electrical Characterisation of Ni-doped CdS Thin Films Prepared by Chemical Bath Deposition – Dr Sheilah Bisach, Department of Physics, University of Nairobi, Kenya Synthesis and Characterization of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles and their Application as Electrode Modifiers – Prof. Hailemicheal Alemu, Department of Chemistry & Chemical Technology, National University of Lesotho Assessing the Economic Viability and Practical Application of Organic Photovoltaics in Africa - Ms Nwadiaru Ogechi Vivian, Department of Energy Engineering, Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Science (Including Climate Change), Algeria	MOKOROTLO
16:00	POSTER SESSION	FOYER
17:30	SHUTTLE TO HOTELS

Wednesday, 24 January 2018

8:00	SHUTTLE FROM HOTELS
9:00	EU-AFRICA JOINT PROGRAMMES FOR RESEARCH & INNOVATION Ms Irene Bonvisutto, DG Research & Innovation, European Commission Dr Mahama Ouedraogo, The African Union Commission 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 SOCIOECOMOMICS II Keynote: Why we need a Social Sciences Agenda in International Energy Research – Dr Ed Brown, Loughborough University, United Kingdom Chair: Prof. Thameur Chaibi, National Research Institute for Rural Engineering, Water and Forestry, Tunisia 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 Dayann Obeng-Darko, University of Eastern Finland Solar PV Training Kit, a Novel Community Outreach Programme in Kenya – Dr Robinson Musembi, University of Nairobi, Kenya	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: Prof. Venkata Ramayya Ancha, Jimma University, Ethiopia 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
	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	Qiloane
	NULISTICE Keynote: Decentralised Water Purification Systems - Prof. Marco Rupprich, MCI – The Entrepreneurial School®, Austria	MACHACHE
	NULISTICE.II.1: AGRICULTURE AND CLIMATE CHANGE Chair: Dr Molapo Setsumi, Department of Animal Science, National University of Lesotho Presentations: The Impact of Climate Change on Food Security in Lesotho: Challenges and Opportunities – Ms Matandare Blessing, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, 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:' Mr Rets’elisitsoe Thamae Department of Economics, National University of Lesotho Presentations: Optimisation of the Photovoltaic Off-Grid System for the Production of Electricity at Nkoteng in Yaoundé – Dr Aloyem Kaze Tchinda, Department of Electrical and Power Engineering, University of Bamenda, Cameroon Public-private Partnership Investment to enhance Sustainable Renewable Energies in Rwanda – Mr Kazungu Jules, Regional Research Centre for Integrated Development (RCID), Rwanda Determinants of Livelihood Outcome Differentials among Urban Youth in Nairobi, Kenya – Dr Christine Njuguna, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya A Review of Some Best Practices in the Energy Sector with Policy Options for Uganda - Prof Albert Rugumayo, Ndejje University, Uganda	MACHACHE 2
	NULISTICE.II.3: BIOTECHNOLOGY AND FOOD SAFETY Chair: Dr Sissay Bekele Mekbib, Department of Biology and Biotechnology, National University of Lesotho Presentations: 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 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	MOKOROTLO
12:30	Lunch
14:00	THEMATIC SESSIONS III
	RERIS.III.3: ENERGY SOCIOECOMOMICS III Keynote: Lessons from Kenya about what’s holding back solar technology in Africa – Prof. Izael Pereira Da Silva, Strathmore University, Kenya 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	PHUTHIATSANA 1
	RERIS.III.2: DECENTRALISED RENEWABLE AND HOUSEHOLD ENERGY SOLUTIONS III Keynote:Private Sector Involvement in Off-Grid Electrification – Mr Balthasar Klimbie, key expert of the SEforALL EU Technical Assistance Facility 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	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: An Application of the Multilayer Perceptron: Estimation of Global Solar Radiation and the Establishment of Solar Radiation Maps of Togo – Dr Komi Apélété Amou, University of Lomé, Togo 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	QILOANE
	NULISTICE 2018 Keynote 3' Could Renewable Energy Driven Systems Save Agriculture in African Arid Areas? - Prof. Thameur Chaibi, National Research Institute for Rural Engineering, Water and Forestry, Tunisia	MACHACHE
	NULISTICE.III.1: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Chair: Dr Thimothy Thamae, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, National University of Lesotho Presentations: De-Colonising Power Supply in Cameroon: a Community Entrepreneurship Approach – Mr Atembe Roland, Department of Strategic Management, Marketing and Tourism, School of Management, University of Innsbruck, Austria 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, Professor Molibeli Taele, Department of Physics and Electronics, 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 Performance Evaluation of Grid-Connected Solar PV in the Tropical Conditions - a Case Study of Karume Institute of Science and Technology, Zanzibar – Mr Mohammed Haji, The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, Tanzania 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
	SESSION N.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 Pore Size Enhancement in TiO2 Thin Films and its Effects on Dye Sensitised Solar Cells – Mr Domtau Dinfa Luka, Department of Physics, University of Jos, Nigeria 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	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 Noara Kebir, Microenergy Systems Mr Kuda Ndhlukula, SACREEE Prof. Abdellatif Zerga, PAUWES Mr Saleem Ismail, Enigma Mr Phelane Phomane, Tangerine Mr Lebohang Ramaisa, 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	MACHACHE
10:00	NULISTICE ROUNDTABLE "Youth and Entrepreneurship in Lesotho” Chair: Prof. Spirit Tlali, Department of Physics and Electronics, National University of Lesotho	MOKOROTLO
12:30	Lunch
14:00	OPEN POSTER SESSION AND VISIT TO NULISTICE EXPO AND INNOVATION MARKET
14:00	TELECONFERENCE WITH ENERGY CATALYST CONFERENCE LONDON	MACHACHE
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 9.00am 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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