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Open panel discussion and debate
 
   "Renewable energy in South Africa -
Going backwards or forwards?"

 

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For those who attended the open panel discussion and debate, we hope this proved meaningful and valuable in increasing understanding of what is happening in respect of progress in the implementation of the renewable energy plans of IRP 2010 - 2030.

  

PRESENTERS
 

The presenters at the panel discussion and debate were:

  • Ompi Aphane, deputy director general at the Department of Energy responsible for electricity, nuclear and renewable energy
  • Thembani Bukula, regulator board member responsible for electricity, National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
  • Brigette Baillie, partner and head of the project development and finance practice, Webber Wentzel
  • Paul Eardley-Taylor, head of investment banking coverage for the energy, utilities & infrastructure sector, Standard Bank
  • Johan van den Berg, chief executive officer of the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA)  

OUTCOMES

 

After the open panel discussion and debate, the following motion was passed with an overwheming majority:

 

"This house notes the ambitious renewable energy targets of the IRP 2010 - 2030 plan, and urges the Department of Energy to get on with implementation thereof without further policy changes and delays."

 

PRESENTATIONS FOR DOWNLOAD

 

The following presentations at the panel discussion and debate are available for download by clicking the following links:

Please note that there is no presentation from Brigette Baillie of Webber Wentzel for download as she spoke from notes. 

 

MEDIA COVERAGE

 

The following media coverage of the debate has been noted: 

 

We welcome your constructive feedback on the debate in our ongoing efforts to improve, and look forward to seeing you at the next open panel discussion and debate hosted by EE Publishers!

 

Kind regards

Chris Yelland CEng
Managing director
EE Publishers