Léo Echard

Job Title
Policy Officer
Company
Global Solar Council
Country
United Kingdom

Léo is Policy officer at Global Solar Council (GSC), the world's solar PV trade association. The organisation represents corporate members across the value chain as well as national, regional and international associations to accelerate solar deployment globally. He's in charge of steering the working groups on Finance and Grids, where the industry collectively decides on its priorities to ensure that solar is the main source of electricity by 2035.
After a first experience in press relations, he worked for a year in an apprenticeship at the French Wind Energy Association, advocating for the offshore wind industry. Léo pursued two master's degrees: one from Sciences Po Toulouse in European Affairs and the second from Université Paris Cité in Energy & Society, providing him with a transversal academic background suited to tackle the complexity of the energy transition.

March 12, 2025Top 5 Takeaways from the Africa Market Outlook

March 13, 2025Moderation

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.

Session
A Bright Future Ahead: Launch of the Africa Market Outlook for Solar PV

Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

The Global Solar Council (GSC) is proud to launch the first edition of the Africa Market Outlook for Solar PV at Intersolar Africa, in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Institute and with the support of GET.invest. This new report provides a comprehensive analysis of the continent's solar energy landscape to light the way forward on the path to realising Africa's solar massive potential. In the report, we look at current and forecasted solar PV installed capacity, highlighting key opportunities and challenges across Africa's diverse markets for the expansion of solar PV - from rooftop solar to utility-scale projects. With in-depth insights on 10 key African countries, the report provides a deep dive into national solar deployment trends, policy environments, and investment landscapes. It also explores emerging sectors such as solar-plus-green hydrogen and e-mobility, illustrating how these technologies can accelerate Africa's clean energy transition. This high-level launch event will bring together government representatives, industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to discuss the report's findings and chart a course for unlocking Africa's immense solar potential. Participants will engage in dynamic discussions on policy recommendations, financing strategies, and the role of solar in achieving a just and inclusive energy transition. As Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its clean energy journey, this event will serve as a catalyst for action, fostering collaboration between stakeholders to scale up solar adoption, drive innovation, and create sustainable economic opportunities. Join us to be part of shaping Africa's solar-powered future!

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