Navigating Africa’s surging demand for renewables

Africa is experiencing a surge in renewable energy demand, driven by the need to electrify underserved regions and support urban growth. Energy System Planning Ltd. (ESP), a leading engineering consultancy, plays a pivotal role in this transformation by utilizing Siemens’ PSS®E software for transmission planning and analysis.

With over a decade of experience, ESP helps utilities across Africa make sound decisions through robust modeling and simulation. PSS®E’s advanced features, including Time Series Power Flow and Harmonics modules, along with its Python integration and renewable plant libraries, empower ESP to address the continent’s evolving energy challenges.

As Africa continues to scale up renewable projects, effective grid planning will be key to ensuring reliable, cross-regional energy supply. ESP and PSS®E are at the forefront of this journey, shaping a brighter, electric future for the continent.