Ismail Muyinda

Job Title: International Relations and Advocacy Manager
Company: Somali Green Energy Association
Country: Uganda

Ismail Muyinda is a dedicated renewable energy professional with 10+ years of experience in productive use of energy, project management, business development, and strategic communications. He specializes in team leadership, communication, strategy formulation, partnership management, international relations, advocacy, and opportunity identification to support sector growth.
Ismail has worked across East Africa with leading organizations such as the Uganda Solar Energy Association, Energy Without Borders, and The Sure Chill Company (UK). He currently serves as the International Relations and Advocacy Lead for the Somalia Green Energy Association, championing sustainable energy initiatives in the region.

March 13, 2025Powering Somalia's Energy Transition: The Strategic Importance of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Sessions

Session

Powering the Future: The Role of Grid-Scale Battery Energy Storage in Renewable Integration

Thursday, March 13, 2025, 09:00 am - 10:30 am

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are key to achieving a 100% renewable energy grid in Africa. This panel will explore how BESS can mitigate the challenges of intermittency in wind and solar power generation, ensure grid stability, and support renewable integration. Topics include innovative solutions for addressing mismatches between energy supply and demand, frameworks for remunerating energy storage services, and the development of legal and regulatory policies to encourage adoption. Join leading experts and developers as they discuss the transformative potential of BESS in driving Africa's transition to a sustainable energy future.