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From : 8 September, 2025
To : 12 September, 2025
Now $2950
Demand Forecast for Minigrids and National Grid
From
2 March, 2026
To
6 March, 2026
Tuition
$1950
Venue
Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC)
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This is a 5-day training course that focuses on approaches and methodologies for estimating demand at community and national level. The course provides techniques for forecasting demand for both mini-grid and utility scale projects. Participants learn the various parameters, data collection templates and models employed in estimating community level and national demand.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Through successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the elements of demand
- Know the main drivers of demand forecasting
- Understand the roles of productive use and energy efficiency
- Become familiar with demand forecasting approaches
- Recognize different scenarios for demand forecasts
- Know how to assess and critique demand forecasts
- Make informed policy recommendations based on demand forecast
COURSE CONTENT
Introduction to Demand Forecast
- What is demand forecast
- Why perform a demand forecast
- Elements of a demand forecast
- Drivers of demand at community and national level
- Challenges with demand forecasts
Approaches to Demand Forecast
- Techniques for demand forecast
- Demand estimation tools
- Methodologies for quantifying demand
- Factors to consider in a demand forecast for a least developed country
- The role of energy efficiency
- Dealing with suppressed demand
- Building scenarios
- Best practices in demand forecast
Practical Sessions
- Data collection tools for demand assessment
- Building input assumptions for demand forecast
- Key data parameters and sources of information for demand forecast
- Common Excel tips for forecasting demand
- Techniques for estimating demand
- Critical analysis of demand forecast models
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Planners, Economists, Engineers, Financial Experts, Auditors, Board members, and all staff from:
- Mini-grid developers
- Utilities
- Regulators
- Municipal, provincial, and state governments
- International organisations
- Other private and public sector institutions with an interest in energy
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