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T h e c o n t r i b u t i o n o f t h e D S T t o t h e t r a n s i t i o n t o a G r e e n e r E c o n o m y
Presenter: Henry Roman
Occasion: Parliamentary Portfolio Committee: Science and Technology
Date : 25 October 2017
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Department of Science and Technology (DST)
3Department of Science and Technology
• Vision
• Increased well-being and prosperity through
science, technology and innovation.
• Mission
• To provide leadership, an enabling environment,
and resources for science, technology and
innovation in support of South Africa’s
development.
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“one that results in improved human well‐being and social equity, whilesignificantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities. It is low carbon, resource efficient, and socially inclusive” (UNEP, 2011).
Green Economy Coalition (a group of NGOs, trade union groups and others doing grassroots work on a green economy) succinctly defines green economy as “a resilient economy that provides a better quality of life for all within the ecological limits of the planet”.
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South African Government
6Government transitioning to a Greener Economy
Vision 2030 – to transition towards a low carbon society
Green economy is one of
10 jobs drivers Government, business and
labour
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Department of Science and Technology (DST):
Role in the Transition
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Energy Grand Challenge
10Key Drivers of the Energy Grand Challenge
Access
SecurityEnvironment
Reduce the Carbon Footprint
Invest in low carbon technologies
Provide Universal Access to safe and affordable energy
Reduce dependence on imported oil
Increase the percentage of alternative energy sources to the energy mix
11Biofuels
• Investing in second generation biofuels
• Biofuels Technology Demonstration Programme
• Purpose is to de-link feedstock from food production
• Lignocellulose biofuels commercialisation
• Coalgae – using algae mixed with coal discard
• University of Stellenbosch: Chair of Energy Research – Biofuels
• North-West University: Chair of Biofuels and other alternative fuels
• SA considering 2% blending of biofuels to liquid fuels
12Energy resource mapping
• Resource quantification and mapping to influence planning
• Primary Solar Resource Network being developed in collaboration with SAWS
• To develop a Solar Atlas for South Africa
• Evidence to be used in policy decision making to design the SA energy system
• Used for investment decision making and spatial distribution of solar power plants from IPPs
• Bio-energy atlas (launched in March 2017)
• This web-enabled tool will assist municipalities and provinces to assess the feasibility of projects
13Mobility
• Supporting the dti-led Electric Vehicle Roadmap
• CSIR – e-mobility research plan
• Focus is on different transportation modes and full value chain
• How can e-mobility contribute to mass transit modes
• Ensuring the automotive sector remains a significant GDP contributor
• NMU – uYilo Programme
• Live testing of electric vehicles in partnership with TIA
• Objective is to ensure that the required ecosystems for deployment of these technologies is well understood
• Also for adaptation measures to be put in place
14Area for deployment - PTIP
1993 1995 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 2010 2012 2013
Incorporated PTiP
Filed International
Patents
Fabricated > 10%
Devices (1cm2)
Established Research
Laboratories
Constructed Pilot
Facilty at UJ
Fabricated > 10%
Modules (1500cm2)
and 16% Devices
International
License Awarded
Transfered R&D Labs to
TechnoPark
Singulus Partnership
IDC Shareholding
TIA Funding
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• Second generation photovoltaic technology
• Replacing silicon with the new semiconductor alloy (Copper Indium Gallium Sulphur Selenium) [CIGSSe] as a semiconductor.
• Intellectual Property based on novel deposition technology and PV module features
• Technology development stage (commercialisation):• Partnered with German solar equipment manufacturer - Singulus market leader• PTIP offer the know-how (PV technology) and Singulus the engineering/equipment• Semi commercial plant launched (Feb 2014) – 2 Megawatt/annum production capacity
(600 -700 panels per month based on two 8 hour shifts)
Area for deployment - PTIP
16Collaboration within the DST Energy Storage initiative
17Development of Precursor Cathode materials
Business case:
RSA has 80% of global Mn reserves – It is a key element in Battery materials
Currently exported as raw Mn ore in bulk (< $100/mt)
Excellent Beneficiation opportunity: LMO precursor materials: $2 000/mt
NMC precursor materials: $10 000 - $30 000/mt
Position RSA to benefit from the Emerging Energy Storage and Mobility Markets
RSA currently has local Skills to beneficiate Mn and experience with Battery materials markets.
18Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) Strategic Goals
• Develop local cost competitive hydrogen generation solutions based on renewable resources
• Wealth Creation through value added manufacturing of PGM catalysis with a goal of supplying 25% of PGM catalysts demand by 2020
• Promote equity and inclusion in the economic benefits of South Africa’s resources
• Strong focus on Human Capital Development in line with DST’s broader HCD Strategy
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UWCUCT / MINTEKNWU / CSIR
HySA Centres of Competence
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•Renewable hydrogen production, storage and distribution•Electrolysers and hydrogen compression systems
•Hydrogen catalysis•Portable power systems•Fuel processors , catalysts and MEAs
•Systems integration and technology validation•Combined heat and power•Hydrogen fuelled niche vehicles
HySA PMO
20HySA implementation phases
2008 - 2013 2019 - 20232014 - 2018
Establish R&D Capability
Demonstrate & Validate Technology
Commercialise SA Innovation
• Recruit mission-
critical staff
• Identify initial
markets
• Develop pre-
commercial
technologies
• Establish critical
supply chain
capability
• Deliver first
products to market
• Demonstrate
capabilities in pilot
markets
• Contribute to
international
innovation
• Compete
successfully on world
market
• Capture 25% of
global catalysis value
chain in hydrogen
and fuel cells
21Partnerships based on Market Pull
Public Private Partnerships (PPPs)
Anglo American Platinum
•Metal Hydride Hydrogen storage material•Liquid Organic Hydrogen Career •Cost effective hydrogen storage and distribution
Fuel cells in material handling equipment
•Fuel cell powered forklift•Hydrogen refueling infrastructure•Increase in productivity due to reduced refueling time•Improved air quality
•Limited range of electric scooters impacting on productivity•Fuel cells will be used to extend the driving range
Impala Platinum South African Post Office
Fuel cells as range extenders in Electric
mobility
Fuel cells in underground Mining
equipment
22Potential Impact of Fuel Cells
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DoE - Household Electrification Strategy, especially off grid applications to provideenergy access: 300 000 households exist where grid connection is uneconomical
DBE - Deployment in schools to facilitate ICT access DoH - Deployment in rural clinics for improved delivery of health services DEA - National Climate Change Response White Paper Implementation – Emissions
Reduction The dti - Industrial Policy Action Plan, Black Industrialist Programme – address issues
of transformation DMR - Minerals Beneficiation Strategy, 9 point Plan – Address air quality issues in
underground mining DRDLR - Speeding up and improving service delivery in rural areas – Stimulation of
local and regional economies e.g. through Agri- Parks DSBD - Develop SMMEs in support of the supply chain for local manufacturing DoT - Climate Change Strategy for Transport, especially government procurement
around green fleets DoC - Provision of power for Telecoms base stations.
Hydrogen Fuel Cells can play a critical role in powering social and economic infrastructure
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Director: Transport Fuels
Mr Somila Xosa
Deputy Director:Director: Hydrogen
& Energy
Dr Cosmas Chiteme
Deputy Director: Hydrogen &
Energy
Ms Mandy Mtyelwa
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Bio-economy
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A Bio-economy
• “Bio-Economy” refers to activities that make use of bio-innovations, based
on biological sources, materials and processes to generate sustainable
economic, social and environmental development.
Manage NSI to build and enable the entire
system, with specific emphasis on strategic
priorities in 3 industry sectors
Three thematic chapters:
• Agriculture (incl. Bio-feedstocks)
• Industry & Environment (incl. biorefineries
& biowaste)
• Health
IKS is a cross cutting pillar
Enabling Environment
Develop & Demonstrate
Commercialise
Transfer & Adoption through
partnerships
26Global Bioeconomy Strategies
27Biomaterials and Biochemicals Feasibility studies
• The Bioeconomy Strategy calls for the establishment of biomass transformation
value chains
• The DST commissioned two studies to explore the biochemical and biomaterial
markets based on biomass feedstocks:
• Biomaterials Techno-Economic Feasibility Study
• Biochemicals Feasibility Study
• Recommendations from the two studies:
1. Need to diversify biomass feedstocks
2. Adoption of the value chain approach in the implementation of bio-based programmes
3. Establishment of biorefinery flagship programmes
4. A shortlist of twenty potential platform biochemicals for South Africa
5. Investment in Biorefinery infrastructure and human capital
• It is proposed that 5-year biorefinery thematic programmes be rolled out along
various feedstock categories
28Biorefinery initiatives
• Biorefinery refers to the use of biomass for the production of energy, chemicals
and materials
• The establishment of Biorefineries is important to the creation of and growth of
new bio-based industries.
• The DST is in the process of establishing a Biorefinery Research Consortium
• The consortium consists of the CSIR, CSIR-MSM, Wits and TUT
• To align and coordinate biorefinery RDI programmes
• Building critical masses of technologies, human capital and infrastructure
• Promotion of inter- and multi-disciplinary research cooperations to drive market
pull and technology push for adoption of technologies
• Activating rural based Biorefineries to enable farmers and grassroots
communities to participate and benefit from this initiative
29National Biorefinery Platform - to be launched by Minister Pandor in 2018
http://www.wasteroadmap.co.za/biorefinery/
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Director: Industry and Environment
Dr Konanani Rashamuse
Dr Herbert Basetse
Dr Ncebakazi Galada
Director: Health Innovation
Ms Glaudina Loots
ModiegieSelematsela
Bruce Tshilamulele
Director: Agriculture
Dr Maneshree Jugmohan-
Naidu
Ms BeaulaMathebula
Mr Thabang Bambo
Maneshree.Jugmohan-
Director: IK based Technology Innovation
Dr AunkhChabalala
Dr Andile Grootboom
Ms Mammone Tang
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Global Change Grand Challenge
32Current RSA policies – informing Environmental Innovation
2011
National Waste Management
Strategy – 2011, DEA
National Climate Change
Response White Paper – 2011,
DEA
National Water Resource
Strategy II –2013, DWS
2013
Ch14:
Research &
Innovation
• National
Plan
• Improve
utilization
of outputs
• Clarify roles
& mandates
of
participants
in R&D in
RSA
Water RDI
Roadmap
Waste RDI
Roadmap
The Strategy
calls for
informed
decision-
making
supported by
scientific
research.
Further to this
the document
indicates the
allocation of
funds to
support
research
2011
Informed
decision-
making and
planning
underpinned
by research,
knowledge
generation
and
information
management
SARVA
Technology,
research,
development
and
innovation.
Promote
research and
innovation
partnerships
for climate
change
resilience
Environmental Services -
Adaptation
33Global Change Grand Challenge
SARVA
Environmental
Services
Waste RDI
Roadmap
Water RDI
Roadmap
34Water RDI Roadmap
Research into policy
Accelerating solutions: More products
and services
National savings through
targeted investments
Skilled people for jobs of the future
Water industry - future
Increase national spend on water
RDI
Better coordinated RDI
Community & Partnerships
De-risk new innovations
Identify and Address Knowledge Gaps
(Applied & Action Research)
Water secured for the Future and a highly competitive SA Water RDI
Community
2015 - 2025
Secure a sustainable environment
35WADER
Market Entry
Commercialisation
Market-ready product
Development
WADER
Demonstration
Fundamental Research
Research
Bench Scale
Taking technologies out
of the laboratory and
proving them in real-
world test situations
Scanning public sector R&D and private sector
Match-making
Demonstrators
Central Repository
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Process: Priority RDI focus areas
Short term priority waste streams:• Plastic• Organic waste• Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)• Municipal Solid Waste• Waste Tyres
www.wasteroadmap.co.za
Waste RDI Roadmap
Driving a Secondary Resources Economy (circular economy) to unlock approximately R17 Billion per
annum to the GDP of RSA
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NLEIP• Model for catchment management
• Look at impact of land management practices on water resources.
Environmental Services – Partnership with DEA NRM
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NLEIP
South African Risk & Vulnerability Atlas - SARVA
SARVA provides a collection of spatial datasets which can be used to build composite
views in the Atlas
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Director: Environmental
Services & Technologies
Dr Henry Roman
Deputy Director: Environmental Technologies
Ms Magamase Mange
Intern: EST
Ms Marian Pillay
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Manager: Waste PMU
Prof Linda Godfrey
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Manager: Water PMU
Ms Shanna Nienaber
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Concluding Remarks
41Concluding Remarks
• South Africa is gearing towards a low carbon future
• This requires innovation which requires a strong science base
• Requires an enabling environment for SMMEs to flourish (cooperative governance)
• High level skills will unlock innovations and technologies that will allow South Africa to leap frog and catch up with the developed world
• To innovate for an uncertain future will require a systems approach to developing innovation policy
• Requires complex adaptive management utilizing aspects of Socio-Ecological systems thinking
There is a need for an institutional change where nexus thinking leads to co-operative governance which in turn will lead to nexus solutions.
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