Bertrand Tournier

Job Title: Country Manager - East Africa
Company: Voltalia
Country: Kenya

Voltalia is a fully integrated sustainable business model, energy producer and service provider. With more than 3,3 GW in operation and construction worldwide, Voltalia is significant player in South Africa, East Africa, Egypt.
After 5 years in Voltalia as EMEA CFO working on the financing side, I am now the Country Manager for East Africa since 2023 where we are developing around 300MW of solar, wind and BESS project in the region

March 13, 2025Title TBA

Sessions

Session

Insurance & Guarantees in East Africa's Solar Market: Bridging the Gap

Thursday, March 13, 2025, 01:30 pm - 03:00 pm

Explore the critical role of insurance and guarantees in scaling solar energy solutions across Kenya and East Africa. This session delves into mechanisms addressing off-grid availability versus demand mismatches, ensuring project bankability and risk mitigation. Industry experts will share insights into innovative guarantee frameworks and insurance models driving investment in the region's solar sector. Join us to understand how these tools are transforming East Africa's energy landscape.