Deputy General Director – Chief Engineer of PJSC “Rosseti” Evgeny Lyapunov spoke at the panel session “Energy Partnership between Russia and Africa” about promising areas of cooperation in the power grid complex. The event took place within the framework of the African Energy Week.
During the panel session, Lyapunov highlighted the importance of energy cooperation between Russia and Africa, emphasizing the potential for mutual benefit and growth. He noted that Russia has a long history of successful energy partnerships with African countries, and there is great potential for further collaboration in the future.
One of the key areas of cooperation discussed by Lyapunov was the development of renewable energy sources in Africa. He pointed out that Russia has advanced technologies and expertise in this field, which can be shared with African countries to help them achieve their renewable energy goals. This would not only contribute to the sustainable development of Africa, but also create new opportunities for Russian companies to enter the African market.
Lyapunov also highlighted the importance of modernizing and upgrading the existing power grid infrastructure in Africa. He noted that Russia has a strong track record in this area, and can offer its experience and technologies to help improve the reliability and efficiency of the African power grid. This would not only benefit the African people, but also create new opportunities for Russian companies to participate in large-scale projects in the region.
In addition, Lyapunov discussed the potential for cooperation in the field of digitalization and smart grid technologies. He emphasized that Russia has advanced solutions in this area, which can help African countries improve their energy management and reduce losses in the power grid. This would not only contribute to the development of the African energy sector, but also create new opportunities for Russian companies to export their technologies and services.
The panel session also touched upon the topic of training and capacity building in the energy sector. Lyapunov stressed the importance of investing in human capital and knowledge transfer, and highlighted the successful experience of Russian companies in training local specialists in African countries. He expressed the readiness of Russian companies to continue this cooperation and contribute to the development of a skilled workforce in the African energy sector.
The African Energy Week, which brought together government officials, industry leaders, and experts from Russia and Africa, provided a platform for fruitful discussions and networking opportunities. It served as a testament to the strong and growing partnership between Russia and Africa in the energy sector.
In conclusion, Deputy General Director – Chief Engineer of PJSC “Rosseti” Evgeny Lyapunov’s participation in the panel session “Energy Partnership between Russia and Africa” highlighted the potential for cooperation and mutual benefit between the two regions in the power grid complex. His insights and proposals for collaboration in various areas demonstrate Russia’s commitment to supporting the sustainable development of Africa and strengthening the energy partnership between the two regions.
