Returning for its third year, the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Latin America and Caribbean (REFF-LAC) is a unique platform matching capital with renewable energy project development in the region. REEEP stakeholders get a 20% discount.

West African entrepreneurs with promising clean energy projects (renewable energy resources and energy efficiency) are invited to enter into a Business Plan Competition for the West Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing (WAFCEF). The deadline for proposals is 30th April 2013.

According to the Austrian Energy Strategy, the share of renewable energy has to be increased to 34% by 2020. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management therefore initiated the project “Energy in Central and Eastern Europe” where information on energy efficiency and renewable energy in CEE-countries is offered.

Solar West Africa 2013 is Africa’s premier International Exhibition and Conference for the development and implementation of Solar Technology. It establishes an ideal platform to source new business, explore new opportunities and stimulate this emerging technology in West Africa.

Africa, the fastest urbanising continent in the world, must provide energy to meet the annual urban growth rate, which is twice as high as Asia and Latin America. The fifth annual Africa Energy Indaba 2013 will be the forum and business networking opportunity for the leading role-players planning and developing Africa's energy solutions.