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14 – 15 May 2013Cape Town, South Africa

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Delivering growth to your business and to AfricaAfrica’s economic growth between 2000 and 2010 averaged over 5%, making it the second fastest growing region in the world. The International Monetary Fund forecasts that between 2011 and 2015, seven of the world’s top 10 economies with the fastest growth will be in Africa.

“African Utility Week has become an annual pilgrimage on the calendar of African electricity and water utilities, and as Eskom we are proud to have been part of it for the past 13 years.” Brian Dames, Chief Executive, Eskom, Host Utility 2013

On behalf of the African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa 2013 team, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the attendees who made the 13th annual edition a resounding success. You will have minimised your time and costs through the most competitive product, technology and knowledge exchange available in the industry.

Total registrations increased by 38% at Africa’s leading utility and large power user event

“Africa Utility Week 2013 was a great success for Lucy Electric SA. It is the first time we have received an order at any conference and to make things better it was from an African neighbouring country!” Rick St. John, Regional Director, Lucy Switchgear

Unprecedented feedback from you and your esteemed industry peers indicates that you secured competitive new orders with your suppliers or customers, signed off on your essential new power or water projects and received the latest market knowledge you required to take your business in Africa forwards.

Our vision is to continually grow your customer base by 10% year on year

An attendee target of 7,000 high level government officials, Africa’s utilities and municipalities, regulators and power pools, extending through to IPPs, developers, consultants, solution providers and energy intensive power users by 2016.

Over 15 years of collaboration with utilities across Africa delivers you a truly pan-African experience

Our in-depth understanding of the key drivers in the power sectors, unique regional perspectives and more than 15 years of experience brings the full African power community together.

For more knowledge and engagement in specific African regions we provide a series of leading African events, namely the West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC), East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nigeria and Kenya and Infrastructure Partnerships For Development (IPAD) in the DRC and Mozambique.

We are proud to be your principal go-to organiser based in Africa serving the African utility industry and look forward to welcoming you back in Cape Town, from 13 – 14 May 2014 for the 14th annual African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa.

Kind regards

Russell hughesEvent Director EXHIBITION

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“Symbion Power launched their South African entity called Symbion PNC at African Utility Week. We could not have been happier with the media and PR exposure we received at the event and through our sponsorship of the CEO Forum. African Utility Week provided us with a total solution and quality service.”

Paul hinks, CEO, Symbion Power, Platinum Sponsor

EXHIBITION


Delivering a pan-African trade event for 13 yearsFacts & figures from Africa’s number one power & water show

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Full attendee list downloadable fromwww.african-utility-week.com.


Meet your international trade partners from 67 countries

AlbaniaAngolaAustraliaAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBelgiumBeninBotswanaBrazilCameroonCanadaChadChina

Democratic Republic of Congo CyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkEgyptEthiopiaFranceGermanyGhanaHong KongHungaryIndiaIran

IrelandIsraelItalyJapanKenyaRepublic of Korea LesothoLuxembourgMadagascarMalawiMauritiusRepublic of MoldovaMozambiqueNamibia

NetherlandsNew ZealandNigerNigeriaPakistanRussiaRwandaSenegalSingaporeSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSpainSudanSwaziland

SwedenSwitzerlandTaiwanTanzaniaTunisiaTurkeyUgandaUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesZambiaZimbabwe

“I must congratulate you on a well organised event. Its standard and quality really meets, if not exceeds, some of the international conferences I have attended abroad. Keep up the good work. I thank you for having me as part of such an awesome event.” Michael Rhode, Drakenstein Municipality, Immediate Past President, AMEU

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“2013 was the best year since we joined the exhibition and conference 6 years ago. With the merging of Clean Power Africa and African Utility Week, it allowed us an enlarged audience and market segments. We will be back next year.”

Dean Pratt, Regional Manager Africa, Marelli Motori,Platinum Sponsor

NETWORKING


To watch all the TV interviews and download the articles, please visit our website at www.african-utility-week.com/MediaCoverage2013

Live in studio: Onsite report and in-studio panel discussion with: Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany, Director of Zayed Future Energy Prize, Gold Sponsor and Dr Stephan Padlewski of DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions, Silver Sponsor

Live in studio: Claire Volkwyn, Content & Strategy Director of African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa

Live in studio: Interview with Paul Hinks, CEO of Symbion Power, Platinum Sponsor

Live in Studio: Interview with Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany, Director of Zayed Future Energy Prize, Gold Sponsor

2013 online and print coverage included:

Delivering your business message to over 1,200 pan African journalists and media representatives

2013 TV and radio coverage included the following channels:


Securing your organisation new business & relationships across Africa Some of the leading African organisations that attended this year

Collaborating with African utilities for over 15 years

Previously representedRepresented in 2013

From Angola:Direcao Provincial de Energia e AguasEmpressa Distribuicao Electricidade (EDEL)Empresa Nacional de Electricidade (ENE)

From Benin:Benin Electricity Distribution Company

From Cameroon:Agence de Régulation du Secteur de l'Electricité (ARSEL)Ministry of Energy

From the DRC:Ministère de l'Agriculture et du Développement Rural

From Ethiopia:Eastern African Power Pool (EAPP)

From Ghana:Electricity Company of GhanaGhana Energy Development and Access Project (GEDAP) Ministry of EnergyVolta River Authority (VRA)

From Kenya:Kenya Power & Lighting Co Ltd (KPLC)Ministry of EnergyWater Services Regulatory Board (Wasreb)Kericho Water & Sanitation CompanyKirinyaga Water & Sanitation CompanyMombasa Water Supply & Sanitation CompanyNairobi City Water & Sewerage CompanyNyahururu Water & Sanitation Company

From Lesotho:Lesotho Electricity CompanyLesotho Highlands Development Authority

From Madagascar:Ministry of Water Madagascar

From Malawi:Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM)Ministry of Water Development and Irrigation

From Mozambique:Aguas de Regiao de MaputoWater Supply Investment and Assets Fund (FIPAG)

From Namibia:City of WindhoekElectricity Control Board (ECB)Erongo REDNamPower CorporationOshakati Premier Electric

From Nigeria:Chevron Nigeria LimitedKaduna Electricity Distribution CompanyNigerian Bulk Electricity Trading PlcPower Holding Company Nigeria (PHCN)Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria Limited

From Rwanda:Energy Water and Sanitation Authority (EWSA)

From South Africa:EskomMinistry of EnergyMinistry of Water & Environmental Affairs

From Sudan:Merowe Dam Electricity Co. LtdSudanese Electricity Transmission Co. LtdSudanese Hydropower Generation Co. Ltd

From Tanzania:EWURAIringa Urban Water Supply CompanyKitonga Electric Power Company (KEPOCO Ltd)Ministry of WaterTanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO)

From Uganda:Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA Uganda)Eskom Uganda LtdKatwe Geothermal Power Project LimitedRural Electrification AgencyUganda Electricity Distribution Company (Umeme Ltd)Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd

From Zambia:Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC)Southern Water and Sewerage Company LimitedWestern Water and Sewerage Company, Mongu, ZambiaZambezi River AuthorityZesco Limited

From Zimbabwe:Rural Electrification AgencySouthern Africa Power Pool (SAPP)Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA)Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC)


“Africa Utility Week 2013 was a great success for

Lucy Electric SA. It is the first time we have taken

an enquiry and received an order at any exhibition or conference and to make

things even better it was an order from an African

neighbouring country!”Rick St.John, Regional Director, Lucy

Switchgear, Silver Sponsor


“This conference has become an annual pilgrimage on the calendar of African electricity and water utilities, and as Eskom we are proud

to have been part of it for the past 13 years.”Brian Dames, Chief Executive, Eskom

host Utility

CONFERENCE


Key points by Anton Eberhardt: Renewable energy pricing for the South African IPP programme has dropped between 20% and 40% since the programme was first launched in South Africa – a result of a competitive bidding process.

Key points by Minister Molewa: South Africa has achieved the MDG of halving the proportion of people lacking access to safe water by 2015. The remaining challenge is to address the remaining people who still lack access to water supply, 64 % of whom live in rural settlements.

Africa as a continent on the whole has adequate renewable water resources, however, the resource is unevenly distributed with abundance in some areas commonly referred to as “hopespots”, and scarcity in many more areas, the “hotspots”.

Only 3,8% of internal renewable water resources are exploited for agriculture, water supply, and industrial use. Hydropower development is equally extremely low with just about 7% of the continent’s potential developed. The continent’s per capita water exploitation is the lowest of the sub-regions of the world being just one-fourth of the global average.

Key points by Brian Dames: Africa’s growth between 2000 and 2010 averaged over 5%, making it the second fastest growing region in the world after emerging Asia.

The International Monetary Fund forecasts that between 2011 and 2015, seven of the world’s

top 10 economies with the fastest growth will be in Africa. So the conditions are there for the continent to develop. But though Africa is rising, it is still a dark continent when it comes to the infrastructure needed, in areas such as power, water and transport.

If Africa is to prosper, it will need much more investment in energy infrastructure. But if we want to address all three points of the triangle – economic development, energy security and access, and sustainability – we will have to look at achieving those three objectives through greater regional integration. When we seek energy security we all tend to want to do it on our own, we all want our own national security. But we can change the game if we move away from national perspectives to regional ones. On their own, small African countries may not be able to afford the kind of infrastructure which is needed to ensure universal access to electricity. But connect them through a regional grid to large buyers and entities with whom they can sign power purchase agreements and their infrastructure projects become bankable – and they can access the funding they need.

Your latest strategic market insights and real-life results from the experts in the fieldThe African Utility Week opening session, chaired by the impressive Dr Nawal El-hosany of the Zayed Future Energy Prize, highlighted the opportunities to develop Africa’s utility sector.

With the welcome address delivered by Brian Dames, Eskom Chief Executive, and keynote addresses by Minister Edna Molewa, Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Water, Prof Anton Eberhard, UCT Graduate School of Business and Glenn Hodes, UNEP, the consensus was clear – Africa is on the verge of a development shift and with planning and proper resource management, the future is looking very positive for the power and water sectors across the continent.

The panel discussion which followed, provided an opportunity for each of the speakers to give some key points to continuing development efforts.

Would you like to get involved and share your knowledge next year? Submit your paper to Claire Volkwyn, Director: Content & Strategy, at [email protected].


Are you prepared for the carbon tax? Most people indicated that they were not ready; this is a concern for the majority of attendees.

Are business & government responses to water stresses at the appropriate level given the enormity of the challenge?

All voted NO! We need to explore if this is just a perception or whether there is evidence to validate the vote.

have you experienced a cost saving through energy efficiency projects?

A unanimous YES – write to us to feature your energy efficiency projects next year.

Large power users from commercial and industrial sectors addressed pertinent issues around electricity costs and security of supply, inducing participants to think creatively on cost effective power solutions and efficient use of available resources.

A survey of energy intensive users found that the electricity portion of total input costs has on average increased by 9 -18% between 2007 -2012. Solutions brought to the table included reform of electricity regulation section with the introduction of an independent system operator and distributor. It was felt that good incentivised programmes are needed to create a culture of energy efficiency.

The future holds on-going energy supply concerns, with consumers from both private and public sectors strategically considering the introduction of alternative options. Another concern is the acceptance of carbon taxes and any other taxes related to the production, transmission and distribution of electricity.

However, significant energy savings are achievable as demonstrated by the site visits to ArcelorMittal and SAB Miller. Companies introducing the ISO 50001 Energy Management Standard can experience an energy savings of between 10% and 20% in the first two years.

GENERATION

LARGE POWER USERS

Sustainable, affordable and reliable energy for all citizens is a key factor in realization of the Vision 2030 where the role of energy in economic development is a given.

In view of this, a packed room of delegates from afar afield as Sudan, Korea, UK and the USA assembled to discuss financing of private power generation, electricity tariff determination and generation options, such as nuclear, shale gas and thorium.

In the forum, Rob Adam, President, Nuclear Industry Association of South Africa stated that “There is no global right answer to the question of what is the best electricity generation mix. Each country must find its own best fit,

depending on its location, resources and circumstances.”

The panel discussion on Nuclear in Africa explored various forms of investment models and the complexity of the construction: it takes 6 to 8 years before the start of operation, around 2,300 different contractors and approximately 7,000 workers on a single site, demanding very high quality standards.

The African continent has much work ahead in meeting the large shortfall of power generation, and is taking positive steps such as the agreements being signed on the Grand Inga hydropower project in the DRC and construction set to get underway in 2015.

Audience Vote:

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I am for smart metering for all customers

An even split for and against; perhaps due to the convincing arguments of both sides.

I am for smart meters for C&I customers only

The majority said Yes, agreeing to this statement could be the ‘right to privacy of individuals’ that strikes through.

I think smart meters are not appropriate for our business

Everyone voted NO. What we did not explore here is how many actually use smart meters in their business – do you?

Will you be investing in metering technology in the near future?The majority of the audience agreed that they will be investing! However the ensuing discussion did not delve into factors around purchasing decisions. Is this something you would like to delve into next year?

What is your approach to managing non-revenue water (both technical and non-technical)?50% of participants are using maintenance programme and performance measurements to address NRW. The remainder of the group opted not to vote. Does this indicate that non-revenue water management continues to be a major challenge?

Do you think Smart Meters will change the way you do business for the better?

Everyone agreed, thus adding merit to the conclusion that good pre-installation investigations will ensure that metering technologies are suitable solutions

It is doubtful that any delegate walked away from this track without something to take home. Key information on non-revenue water abounded and discussions on the need for integrated planning in cities to include various stakeholders ensued. That the lack of data on current systems needs attention and must be rectified to add value.

A number of NRW tools and solutions are available, however it is wise to also take cognisance of developing human capacity and knowledge based economies, as these are resources we have in plenty instead of focusing entirely on the natural water resource. Other positive drivers can be found in PPPs,

pressure management systems and network optimisation. It was agreed that bulk infrastructure maintenance, resources availability (per capita and quality), as well as the rural-to-urban migration escalation, are core challenges that the immediate future holds.

Yet all is not doom and gloom as shown by the development of private sector identifying opportunity and instigating change and the use of application modelling to help utilities manage their systems effectively. However, this is not yet a focus in sub-saharan Africa but would be the ultimate solution to problems of NRW management.

METERING

WATER

Starting the session with a debate ‘for and against` smart metering, using the Chatham house Rule, set a precedent for bold and informative discussion. This format was enthusiastically received by an extremely participative audience.

The argument against: Apps are non-existent to smart meters and it’s difficult to build a business case to motivate investment in meters while the network is falling apart. There are no strategic documents pertaining to the implementation

of smart meters and a number of pilot projects have failed.

The argument for: The demand for energy and the integration of various systems out there require smart meters and smart grids.

In the end it was agreed that we need policies and standards in place and to ensure that new technologies are carefully evaluated because wrong choices can be massively expensive.

Audience Vote:

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“I had a wonderful experience at the Africa Utility Week conference and exhibition. I learnt a lot about the Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), and the Electricity Regulators of Nigeria, Rwanda and Uganda, how they set their tariffs and how IPPs are funded in African countries. The site visit to Koeberg Nuclear Power Station was awesome.” Emmanuel Afagbegee, Energy Economist, Volta River Authority, Ghana


Case studies brimming with tangible information were the order of the day as reflected in the Ghanaian National Electrification Scheme (NES) to achieve universal access of reliable electricity supply to all communities over a 30-year period (1990-2020). An exemplary and massive task that is on course to achieving universal access by 2016!

Utilities in Africa and the world over are faced with ageing infrastructure, lack of human resources, increasing energy costs (and increasing price volatility), pressure to reduce emissions to mitigate climate change and a growing complexity of the regulatory environment. It is estimated that between now and 2020, more than R250 billion will be spent to maintain, upgrade and expand South Africa’s electricity distribution and transmission infrastructure.

With the utilities’ objectives being to increase power availability, improve energy efficiency, accommodate renewable power and prepare for growing power load, it can be argued that Africa as whole can improve access to electricity services by adapting smart grid technologies to meet the electricity demand of the future.

However, present infrastructure in African countries is inadequate and requires major overhaul and augmentation to support the growth of Smart Grids. Also the lack of integrated communications systems is problematic and the management of vast amounts of data generated by a wide range of stakeholders such as the power utilities, vendors, municipalities, IPP, and consumers will be challenging.

INVESTMENT & FINANCE

T&D / SMART GRID

Investors, project developers and utilities attended this specialised finance and investment track to listen to dialogue on financing power projects and IPP’s, cost reflective tariffs and accessing alternative funding mechanisms.

It was brought to the table that regulatory frameworks for tariff determination should ultimately lead to competitive pricing, reliable and quality service provision, financial sustainability and attraction of investment.

Much discussion was held around how innovative and alternative funding mechanisms will change the face of power project development going forward.

With more than US$7 billion available for bankable infrastructure projects in Africa and increased interest by equity funds to invest in energy projects the outlook is good. Added to this, most African governments have come to the realization that economic growth can only be achieved through improving infrastructure.

Funding will always play a pivotal role in infrastructure development, especially given the high costs, long term funding aspects and risk issues. However, the overall consensus was that funding is available, governments are looking closely at tariff pricing and incentives and utility, IPP’s and private sector developments in the energy sector will continue from strength to strength.

Universal Access is achievable by 2020? No, this is unrealistic and participants were more comfortable with 2040

Integrating renewable energy is going to be one of the most challenging aspects of my job?

Participants gave an emphatic Yes

Smart Grids will fundamentally change the way we do business?Absolutely! But solutions must not unduly tax its citizens and electricity prices should not escalate beyond the norm

Audience Vote:




Do you feel the 9 hydropower projects chosen to date by PIDA will be completed within the necessary timelines?

Over 85% of the audience felt that the large hydro projects will be completed within the necessary timelines, especially after receiving updates of several of the projects for our expert panellists.

Do you think REIPP projects will meet development deadlines?The bulk of the audience felt that REIPP projects will meet the deadlines, but there was some concern over delays in the process. However, with more than 2 500MW of green energy to be added to the South African grid over the next 36 months, the REIPP programme has and will continue to have a positive effect on access to energy in South Africa.

Do you feel that private companies will be willing to assist via PPP’s for sustainable small and mini hydro projects?

There was an almost unanimous YES response to the question of private companies investing in small and mini hydro projects. This indicates that there is a lot of belief in both the projects in general and the financial viability of smaller planned hydro projects.

During the joint plenary session, the Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa said more should be done to develop hydropower. This paved the way for active discussions during the hydropower track.

The full hydro focused session began with a continental perspective of the hydropower development in Africa as contained in the PIDA programme up to year 2040, an overview of priority hydro projects within the SAPP which includes the Inga 3, HCB North, Mpanda Nkuwa and Kafue Gorge, and hydro power generation potential on the Zambezi river. Insightful information was provided on the management and development

of the projects themselves.

The challenges and development of small and micro hydro systems came into discussion, especially with regards to the impact on rural areas. Technologies such as run of river mini hydro, water to wire small hydro, ultra low head technologies and turbine longevity.

It was agreed that while large cross border projects are vital for adding to the grids, small and micro hydro projects need to be invested in, to allow remote or rural areas more access to electricity.

hYDRO

SOLAR WINDThe high volume of delegate attendance to these tracks shows just how much renewable energy is currently a key focus for governments, utilities and companies alike.

Hot discussions were held around the South African Renewable Energy IPP (REIPP) project process, implementation and financing, especially in light of Eskom’s recent load shedding. With the second bid window for the procurement of 1,043.9 MW of renewable energy capacity from independent power producers having reached financial close, the construction of seven new wind farms and nine solar energy projects worth a collective R28bn will go a long way towards alleviating South Africa’s energy shortage.

Some of the challenges that were discussed include energy accessibility to some segments of the poor and rural population, the large disparity in per capita energy consumption, energy intensity and the challenge of relying heavily on fossil fuels to cover energy demand.

The issues that stood out the most were the insufficient incentives provided by some governments to support renewable energy development and the low level of consumer awareness leading to low market demand. The consensus was that governments may need to revise their policies and increase awareness of the need for renewable energy sources.

Audience Vote:

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The inaugural Utility CEO Forum took place at African Utility Week from 14 - 15 May, and was attended by 11 utility CEOs or Directors, who participated in discussions which focused on some of the prime challenges and opportunities which the utility sector faces in Africa. The discussions, which took place under the Chatham House Rule, were open and honest and encouraged free discussion on topics, which included: • Risk assessment and management: Exploring dual

perspectives on the top 10 risks and opportunities in 2013 and beyond

• Financing of power projects with a focus on: – Planning least cost generation expansion in a carbon conscious world

– What are the alternatives to current project financing

options? – What are the opportunities around developing PPPs? – Does your local market have capacity to fund expansion projects through local currency and what does your current credit rating mean for the cost of your debt?

– Understanding the reality of utility reform – Reputation management

Discussions were augmented and supported by participation from representatives from OPIC, MCC, KFW, the Ministry of Energy, Ghana, and utility reform specialist, Prof Anton Eberhard. The Forum was sponsored by Ernst & Young, Symbion Power and SAP and allowed for maximum networking between attendees with a dinner at the Taj Hotel, kindly sponsored by Ernst &Young and networking breaks on the exhibition floor.

Sponsors:

“The CEO forum provided an opportunity for industry leaders to openly share, network and

learn from each other. The contacts made have formed a bond beyond African Utility Week.”

Benson Muriithi, Chief Manager, Kenya Power

CEO ForumUtility


“The calibre of speakers and your planning was most impressive, as was the general standard of the exhibition. I am proud to be associated with an event like this. I shared my African Utility Week impressions with my colleagues at the NCPC-SA who have diarised to participate more actively next year.” Alf hartzenburg, Senior Project Manager Western Cape - Industrial Energy Efficiency Project, National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa


Displaying power and water smart technologies alongside a group of hackers was viewed with trepidation as most of us associate hacking with computer geeks breaking into our online systems! Yet hacking in the computer world is a good thing; referring to overcoming system limitations in order to solve a “pain” or challenge.

This year’s Utility Hackathon, proudly sponsored by MTN Business, featured challenges from regional power and water utilities:• Online research and development brainstorming platform

Water Services Regulatory Board, Kenya• Non-labour intensive water quality capturing platform

Water Services Regulatory Board, Kenya• Tracking solutions of geothermal development to entice

investment Energy Water and Sanitation Authority, Rwanda

• Customer engagement platform UMEME Limited, Uganda

• Age analysis billing systemIringa Urban Water Supply & Sanitation Authority, Tanzania

Given the amount of time and the work that needed to be done,

the energetic teams of young developers were able to show that innovation is alive and coding!

First prize went to team Bandwidth Barn, Tony Mwebaze, who worked on a non-labour intensive water quality data capturing platform for the Water Services Regulatory Board, Kenya. He developed the Smart Utility Water Analysis (SUWA) platform; a mobile application that connects to the cloud to fetch data from the cloud and render it for analysis providing relevant reports and alerts.

The awesome prizes sponsored by MTN Business:

1st Prize: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with a blue-tooth keyboard 2nd Prize: HTC Phone3rd Prize Blackberry 9790 phoneAnd a goodie bag filled with fun gifts for everyone who took part

MTN Business and African Utility Week wish to thank the MC, Robert Mataruse, Umtali Wireless, the hackers who gave freely of their time and expertise, and the Judges: Melao Mashale, MTN Innovation Centre, Nic Haralambous, Silicon Cape, and Datje van Reijendam, Okumera Consulting.

UTILITY hACKAThON

HACKATHON

HACKATHON


“African Utility Week provided an excellent platform from which to engage with downstream players in the photovoltaic sector. We are delighted to see that South Africa is committed to developing renewable energy and PV in particular and hope that we may see the market grow to the Gigawatt scale in the future.”

Stephan Padlewski, Marketing Manager, DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions, EMEA


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13Th ANNUAL - African Utility · PDF filePre-conference workshops: 13 May 2013 ... technology and knowledge exchange available in the industry. ... region in the world after emerging