Wheeling makes it possible to buy electricity generated elsewhere, but making the transaction work depends on accurate metering, allocation and billing behind the scenes.
The 2026/2027 theme, Access and Affordability Empower Security for All, focuses on the role reliable infrastructure plays in economic growth, resilience and sustainable development across the continent.
The Energy Additions Forum at African Energy Week 2026 will examine how carbon capture and storage can help decarbonise existing oil and gas infrastructure while creating new investment and industrial opportunities.