Kabengele Bredt

Job Title: Director Nairobi Office
Company: Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG
Country: Kenya

Kabengele Bredt is Fichtner Director for Business Development in eastern Africa and the current chairperson of the German Business Association in Kenya. Fichtner is a leading German consulting engineer with more than 30 years of project experience in Eastern Africa including Solar PV and grid-scale battery energy storage systems.

March 13, 2025Moderation

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.