Emerging Standards and Policy Frameworks for Electric Mobility and Sustainable Energy Systems in Africa
Emerging standards and policy frameworks are essential for enabling scalable electric mobility and sustainable energy systems across Africa. This session provides insights into current developments, regulatory progress, and practical implementation challenges shaping the continent’s energy transition.
Electric mobility and sustainable energy systems are rapidly reshaping global energy landscapes, with Africa positioned at a critical stage of adoption and policy development. This talk explores the emerging standards, regulatory frameworks, and policy directions shaping electric mobility integration and renewable energy deployment across the continent.
It highlights key challenges and opportunities in developing EV infrastructure, harmonizing standards, and enabling sustainable energy transitions that align with Africa’s economic and environmental goals. The session also presents real-world insights from ongoing initiatives in Kenya, including EV charging infrastructure development and national standards formulation.
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- Starts 21 April 2026 09:00 PM UTC
- Ends 06 May 2026 09:00 PM UTC
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Strathmore University Energy Research Centre
Emerging Standards and Policy Frameworks for Electric Mobility and Sustainable Energy Systems in Africa
Ignatius Maranga is an IEEE Senior Member and researcher at the Strathmore University Energy Research Centre. His work focuses on renewable energy systems, electric mobility, and energy policy development in Africa. He has contributed to national e-mobility policy and standards development in Kenya and led the implementation of the country’s first solar-powered EV charging station.
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Ignatius Maranga is an IEEE Senior Member and researcher at the Strathmore University Energy Research Centre in Kenya. He specializes in power systems engineering with a focus on renewable energy, energy management, and transportation electrification.
He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and is currently pursuing a second Master’s degree in Sustainable Energy Provision and Demand Management. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi.
Ignatius has contributed to Kenya’s electric mobility ecosystem as a member of the National E-Mobility Taskforce, supporting policy development and standards for EV infrastructure. He led the implementation of Kenya’s first solar-powered electric vehicle charging station at Strathmore University.
A Certified Energy Manager (CEM), he has trained over 1,500 professionals in solar PV systems and energy management. He is actively involved in standards development and is a member of multiple IEEE societies, including the Power & Energy Society, Power Electronics Society, Industry Applications Society, and the Transportation Electrification Council.
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