Day One: 19 November 2024
Welcome by conference organisers
- 09:10-09:20 Welcome:
- Vusumuzi Dlamini, Director & Chairperson, EIUG
09:20-09:40 Keynote: Why South Africa needs to decarbonise industry
South Africa's industrial sector is a significant contributor to the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, driven largely by its reliance on coal and other fossil fuels. Decarbonising this sector is crucial for several reasons which will be discussed.
Speaker:
Mike Teke, Group CEO, Seriti Resources
09:40-10:50: Exploring Strategies to Accelerate the Adoption of C&I Solar and Storage Solutions in South Africa
During this insightful session we will delve into the current landscape of commercial and industrial solar and storage technologies. This session will also highlight effective strategies and innovative approaches to expedite their adoption, ensuring a sustainable and energy-efficient future for South Africa.
- Moderator:
- Ayanda Noah, Group Chairperson, CEF
- Speakers
- Murendeni Matshinyatsimbi, Renewable energy manager, Sibanye Stillwater
- Precious Mpepele, Commercial Country Manager, Africa GreenCo
- Rosalind Dos Santos, Group energy manager, Mpact
- Rethabile Melamu, Chief Executive Officer, SAPVIA
- Matthew le Cordeur, Research manager, Just energy transition, Krutham
Copper 360
Jo Dean, Managing Director, Enerj Carbon Management
Session Moderator:
Phemelo Mitchell, Sasol
This session will highlight the installation and operational outcomes of South Africa's largest rooftop solar PV system at the Eastgate Shopping Centre.
DeVilliers Botha, Chief Commercial Officer, Solareff
Philippe Flamand Director & Co-Founder, Candi Solar
The session will focus on the installation and operational outcomes of a 13.5MW solar PV carport grid-tied system at Ford South Africa's Silverton Factory.
Sakhile Ngcongwane, Business Development Manager, Solar Africa Energy Pty Ltd
HDF Energy
Deven King, HDF Energy
In support of special economic zone (SEZ) operator Coega Development Corporation’s ambitious renewable-energy programme, the National Treasury has approved a limited recourse capital transaction – a first for the public sector. The transaction will finance the Coega solar rooftop programme, which forms part of a larger renewable-energy pipeline for the organisation.
Speaker:
Meike Wetsch,Unit Head: Capital & Funding Office, Coega
As the mining industry seeks sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions, integrating solar battery storage systems offers immense potential. This session will explore the implementation and benefits of a solar battery storage project at a South African Gold Mine, highlighting its impact on energy efficiency, operational reliability, and environmental sustainability.
Jo Dean, Managing Director, EnerJ
TSHIMOLLO PV1
Modutwe Monale, Co-founder, Tuwin Group
In this closing session, Dan Marokane, the Group Chief Executive of Eskom, will discuss the crucial alignment strategies necessary for ensuring both security of supply and sustainability in the energy sector. The session will cover Eskom's approach to balancing the immediate need for reliable energy supply with long-term sustainability goals. Topics will include the integration of renewable energy sources, advancements in grid infrastructure, and the role of policy and regulatory frameworks in achieving these objectives. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how Eskom is navigating the challenges and opportunities in the evolving energy landscape of South Africa.
Dan Marokane, GCE, Eskom
Financing and mitigating risk for commercial and industrial solar and storage projects
This session will address the critical financial considerations for businesses evaluating commercial and industrial (C&I) solar and storage projects within the South African context.
Moderator:
• Maudene van Rooyen, Specialist: Natural Resources – Power and Sustainable Solutions, Standard Bank
Panellists:
In this closing session, a senior representative from Eskom will discuss the crucial alignment strategies necessary for ensuring both security of supply and sustainability in the energy sector. The session will cover Eskom's approach to balancing the immediate need for reliable energy supply with long-term sustainability goals. Topics will include the integration of renewable energy sources, advancements in grid infrastructure, and the role of policy and regulatory frameworks in achieving these objectives. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how Eskom is navigating the challenges and opportunities in the evolving energy landscape of South Africa.
Monde Bala, Group Executive Distribution, Eskom
Day Two: 20 November 2024
Leslie Marbury, Southern Africa Mission Director, USAID
Silas Zimu, Special Adviser to the Minister of Electricity and Energy
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
Energy Procument Options
This session focuses on the various energy procurement strategies available to the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) sector, specifically for those looking to procure or secure their own electricity generation. Industry experts will delve into multiple options, including Energy as a Service (EaaS), in front of the meter (IFM) and behind the meter (BTM) solutions, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and the integration of renewable energy sources.
Session Moderator:
Antjie Klauss-Vorreiter, Green Solar Academy and SAPVIA GOVCO member
Speakers:
• John Taylor, Head of C&I and M&A, Yellow Door Energy
• Claude Peters, Ren Energy and SAPVIA GOVCO member
• Oliver Johnston, Founder and CEO, SAPVIA/Solink
Open to hosted buyers and sponsors only or by invitation
This session will delve into key focus areas for RE generation options.
Optimising system design for C&I needs and cutting-edge technologies in C&I solar.
Table hosts:
• Mamusa Mabodi Project manager: new markets and technology, Central Energy Fund
• Felipe Thomaz Coelho Devalier, WEG
• De Wet Taljaard, SAPVIA
This session will dive deep into the business case for the implementation of solar + storage.
Explore the economic benefits and considerations for companies looking to leverage various opportunities to advance the business case.
Understanding the business case for solar+storage
• Chris Brosz, Head of Engineering, Candi Solar
Understanding the business case for energy trading
• Tim Shamrock, Business Development Executive PowerX
• Khaya Mbatha, IPP Operations Manager, PowerX
We will explore the role of energy storage solutions in the C&I sector.
Discussions will highlight the benefits, challenges, and strategies for integrating storage systems to enhance energy efficiency, reliability, and
cost savings.
Table hosts:
• Senior representative, Nidec
This session will delve into key focus areas for RE generation options.
Optimising system design for C&I needs and cutting-edge technologies in C&I solar.
Table hosts:
• Mamusa Mabodi Project manager: new markets and technology, Central Energy Fund
• Felipe Thomaz Coelho Devalier, WEG
• De Wet Taljaard, SAPVIA
This session will dive deep into the business case for the implementation of solar + storage.
Explore the economic benefits and considerations for companies looking to leverage various opportunities to advance the business case.
Understanding the business case for solar+storage
• Chris Brosz, Head of Engineering, Candi Solar
Understanding the business case for energy trading
• Tim Shamrock, Business Development Executive PowerX
• Khaya Mbatha, IPP Operations Manager, PowerX
We will explore the role of energy storage solutions in the C&I sector.
Discussions will highlight the benefits, challenges, and strategies for integrating storage systems to enhance energy efficiency, reliability, and
cost savings.
Table hosts:
• Senior representative, Nidec
1. Starting with the end in mind
• So why do you want to install solar?
2. Understanding your business case
• Energy efficiency, services
• Wheeling – timelines and other considerations
3. Regulations – that will trip you up
• Regulation
• Environmental impact assessments – do you need one?
4. How wheeling changes the project landscape
5. Financing that makes sense
• What are your options
• Different types of finance options
• Allocating risk
• Return on investment
• What to consider when calculating your ROI
Workshop host:
Liana Braxton, Managing Director, Sosimple Energ
1. Are all batteries created alike?
2. Speccing for the future
3. Health and safety and installations
• It’s about more than OHSA
3. You can’t just install and walk away – operations and maintenance
4. Supplier selection
Workshop host:
Annika di Bona, Project Development Engineer, Candi Solar