You may have heard that an extra 200 MW will be awarded exclusively to CSP (concentrating solar power) under the REIPPPP (renewable energy independent power producer procurement programme) of the South African DoE (Department of Energy) in the next couple of weeks.

In a market with the potential to develop 3,3 GW of CSP, now is the time to be building profitable relationships with key CSP decision makers.

At CSP Today South Africa 2014 (8 - 9 April, Cape Town) you can network with all of them to ensure the success of your project in future rounds, including:

• Leading developers involved in the REIPPPP: Abengoa, ACWA Power, Emvelo, SolarReserve and BrightSource, who will share the lessons learned to execute proven best practices in the development cycle.
• Experienced financiers and investors from Investec, DBSA, IFC, Standard Bank, Lereko Metier and Vantage Capital to guarantee your project's bankablility in future bidding rounds.
• Directors from the South African DoE and National Treasury, the DoE in Botswana and head of renewables from Eskom and NamPower, to help plan your growth strategy in the South African region.

Download the brochure here - and see how CSP Today South Africa 2014 will benefit your business in 2014

For further information, contact Brandon Páramo, research & project manager, brandon@csptoday.com

The Energy Training Foundation (EnTF) will be presenting Certified Energy Manager (CEM) training during the next year throughout Southern Africa as follows:

Cape Town: 10 - 14 March 2014
Johannesburg: 12 - 16 May 2014
Kenya: 17 - 26 June 2014
Johannesburg: 22 - 24 October 2014

Register online here 

Background

The CEM programme was established in 1981 to meet the growing needs of individuals and organisations wishing to advance their position in the energy efficiency field, and is the most recognised and respected qualification in energy management

The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) has certified more than 22000 professionals, 13000 of them CEMs, thus enabling them to receive special recognition for their expertise in a variety of specialised areas of the energy, power and green facilities industry. Individuals granted the use of this designation by the AEE have distinguished themselves as earning the highest level of competency in energy management.

The CEM qualification is widely accepted in the USA and about 90 countries worldwide, and is recognised by public and private institutions. CEM's are now found engaged in all the various aspects of the energy industry including: major multi-national corporations, utilities, control and performance contractors, national, provincial and local governments, universities and schools, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, retail chains, hospitals, entrepreneurs and consultants in the energy field.

The Energy Training Foundation (EnTF) has been the approved training partner of the AEE for the Southern African region for the past 12 years. EnTF is EWSETA accredited and the affiliated training provider of the Southern African Association for Energy Efficiency (SAEE). Attending the CEM training course will earn you five CPD credits with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

Registration and further information

Register online here 
Download the CEM brochure and course outline here 
Find more information on the AEE here 
Find more information on the EnTF here 

 

You are invited to participate and attend the 17th annual

said to be Africa's largest power and energy show.

DATES: Conference: 9 - 11 March 2014; Exhibition: 10 - 11 March 2014
VENUE: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
 
Click here for further information and online registration

Power & Electricity World Africa 2014 features 4500 attendees, 500 delegates, 250 exhibitors, 150 free conference sessions, 600 facilitated meetings. Energize magazine from EE Publishers is a media partner for Power & Electricity World Africa 2014.

Conference

The world-class three-day senior level conference will begin with the focus on everything power-related, giving delegates insight on where the industry stands at the moment, where existing and new projects are going, as well as big opportunities on the horizon. High-level speakers will discuss driving the African energy agenda forward and also address identifying high-performance energy investments in Africa. 

Free exhibition and seminars

Alongside the strategic conference will be a two-day exhibition across three halls at the Sandton Convention Centre - Clean Technology / The Solar Show, Power Generation, and Sustain & Build Africa. These two days will be jam-packed with over 96 educational sessions and over 250 exhibitors showcasing world-class solutions. You'll learn from great case studies and be able to see the latest developments in the power and energy sector.

What's new for 2014

 
With our our new event app and portal, you can plan your conference and seminar sessions, identify exhibitors you want to see, and network with other attendees and delegates - all so that you can take away genuine business leads.

Further information and registration

Click here for more information, to register and view the full agenda programmes for the 3-day conference and 2-day exhibition.

 
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