ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2025

8–10 Apr 2025 | Kampala, Uganda

Guillermo Layerenza

Sr Distribution Engineer

NRECA International

Arlington VA, United States

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Seasoned operational & commercial performance improvement specialist of rural utilities, financial modeler, and passionate snowboarder on my free time

About me

My organisation

Since 1962, NRECA International has empowered more than 220 million people worldwide to improve their quality of life by providing them access to safe, reliable and affordable electricity. This is accomplished by a diverse team of engineers, rural electrification experts, financial analysts and more, who design and implement successful rural electrification programs that bring power to communities. We have helped establish more than 250 electric utilities and electric cooperatives in 48 countries. For the millions of people who have benefitted from our work, we remain committed to improving education, healthcare, and economic opportunities through sustainable electrification.

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Organisation Type

Industry & Private Sector

Speaker sessions (1)

Wednesday, 9 April 2025

14:30 - 15:45

Leveraging technology to prevent vandalism and improve the quality of electricity distribution infrastructure

Location:Jacaranda Hall (Mezzanine)Track:Track 3

Stakeholders will examine how leveraging digital tools, data analytics, and advanced surveillance mechanisms can improve service quality, reduce operational losses, and ensure uninterrupted power supply for end-users.