The Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (PIESA) is a voluntary regional power utility association established on 28 February 1998.

The PIESA aims to improve electrification in East and Southern Africa through sharing information, research, technology, skills and experiences for the benefit of customers and suppliers in the electricity distribution industry.

The main focus is on technical rationalisation to achieve economies of scale with local manufacturers in an effort to enhance electrification in the region.

The PIESA’s core activities are conducted through its four Advisory Committees:

• Electrification
• Non-Technical Loss Reduction
• Environmental and Safety Management
• Standardization

IERE is an organization for exchanging electricity and energy related cutting-edge technologies and R&D information among its members from the electricity & energy supply industry, equipment provider businesses, academic research, government, etc. This unique platform is of great help for executives, senior managers, engineers, and researchers who are responsible for R&D and solutions. It is a worldwide, non-profit organization, established as “International Electric Research Exchange” in 1968.