Lesotho Energy Access Dialogue 2026

Registration open until 20 May 2026

ABOUT THE EVENT

Lesotho’s challenging terrain complicates efforts to provide universal energy access, despite its significant untapped renewable energy potential. Effectively harnessing this potential could address the country’s energy access gap in a sustainable and affordable way.

The Lesotho Energy Access Dialogue (LEAD) aims to support the country’s efforts to solve its energy access issues and develop its renewable energy market by promoting renewable energy technologies and projects in Lesotho. Participation is free of charge for all attendees.

GET.invest Lesotho and the NUL Energy Research Centre (NUL ERC) will organise the second edition of LEAD on 19-20 May 2026 in Maseru, with a special focus on Moving from Commitments to Action.

Supported by Renewable Lesotho, a joint Team Europe initiative of the European Union Delegation to Lesotho, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the European multi-donor programme GET.invest and other partners, and the Department of Energy of Lesotho (DoE).

WHAT AWAITS YOU?

Interactive Sessions

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in expert-led discussions and debates on key energy access trends in Lesotho.

Lively Exhibition

The exhibition will showcase innovative technologies and services, offering a hands-on experience with cutting-edge solutions.

GET.invest Matchmaking

Participants will have the opportunity to explore partnerships and investment opportunities through GET.invest matchmaking sessions.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Renewable Lesotho

Renewable Lesotho aims to support Lesotho’s energy sector, including public entities as well as the private sector through business catalyst and matchmaking support provided by European multi-donor platforms, GET.transform and GET.invest, to stimulate renewable energy investments in Lesotho. Renewable Lesotho initiative is a collaborative effort by GET.invest Lesotho and the European Union. Renewable Lesotho, launched in 2023, is part of Europe’s Global Gateway strategy.

NUL Energy Research Centre (NUL ERC)

The purpose of the NUL Energy Research Centre is to respond to the energy and climate change challenges facing Lesotho by developing and/or adapting knowledge and technologies that enable smooth transition to a sustainable energy system.

GET.invest Lesotho

GET.invest is a European programme that mobilises investment in clean energy, co-funded by the European Union, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Austria. Since 2023, the programme has been operating a country window in Lesotho funded by the European Union and Germany. GET.invest Lesotho is part of Renewable Lesotho – a joint initiative of the EU, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and other partners, promoting access to reliable and equitable energy and improving energy sector leadership and capacity.

Department of Energy (DoE)

The Department of Energy (DoE) was established in 1985 under the then Ministry of Energy, Water and Mining. The DoE is committed to ensuring universal access to affordable and sustainable energy, with minimal negative impact on the environment.

GET.invest

The GET.invest Matchmaking is part of the services offered by GET.invest to mobilise investment in clean energy projects and businesses

GET.invest is a leading European programme that mobilises investment in clean energy, closing the gap between finance demand and supply. Since 2016, the programme has supported over 500 projects and companies on their journey to financial close – driving energy market development and unlocking potential for partnerships and investment. Through tailored advisory services, GET.invest empowers project and business developers, while its collaborative approach creates opportunities for financiers and partners to engage in impactful, bankable ventures. Delivered in cooperation with a broad network of partners, the programme forms part of a wider ecosystem of solutions and advises on the full spectrum of clean energy initiatives – from smaller, innovative ventures to utility-scale infrastructure projects. GET.invest currently operates across sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific. The programme is co-funded by the European Union, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Austria. Find out more at www.get-invest.eu

Lesotho Energy Access Dialogue 2026 (LEAD)

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Participants in matchmaking

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