The basis for setting up power exchange cabinets in Africa

Should African power pool design be a market design exercise?

To achieve this, it is recommended that the pool activities should be tailored to address members’ concerns and that the market should be designed to meet their needs. Because of these aspects of political economy and regional integration, African power pool design is much more than a mere market design exercise.

How do financial institutions support the development of African power pools?

Financial institutions support the development of the regional infrastructure and provide financial and technical assistance to improve the capacity of African power pools. With such support, the power pool design is susceptible to modification, especially regarding the technical aspects of the market and tariff design.

What factors influence market development and planning in African power pools?

Moreover, we introduce three variables from the observations of the current market development and planning in African power pools: voluntary versus mandatory pool, trading platform, and ancillary services. These variables differ between the power pools, can change over time and serve different purposes.

How many African power pools are under development?

Five African power pools are under development to bring the continent into a single electricity market. This paper analyses the evolution of African power pools by examining their design factors and dynamics. It compares the three most advanced power pools (SAPP, WAPP and EAPP) to identify barriers, forces, and development approaches.