2022 Conference Agenda

How can we turn the Government Roadmaps into a solar PV reality? A discussion focused on the current policy framework in place and how we can take policy off the page and into practice, making sure that Government’s commitment to include solar PV becomes a reality.

Transforming the way we procure Distributed Generation Projects. Taking a closer look at the innovative methods of the City of Cape Town as they work to create a marketplace for renewable energy procurement, this session will discuss the 100MW licence exemption, the need for a wheeling framework as well as the regulatory framework and how it will support municipalities and intensive users to access sustainable energy.

Africa has almost unlimited potential of solar capacity, but are we making the most of it? Five representatives from African countries share their experiences of tapping into our solar potential. This session will showcase Africa’s contribution and commitment to solar PV with a status update and outline of future plans to maximise our solar future.

Community energy development takes many forms globally, with a diverse range of approaches that leverage the project’s social and economic benefits. In this session, we explore how investment can be facilitated from private and public investors as well as success stories of projects promoting local social and economic prosperity while helping to meet climate and sustainability objectives.

The Dtic/Independent Power Producer office is driving localisation as part of the Local Economic Development Requirements, but how can industry support actual localisation that builds capability and grows local supply chains in a competitive and sustainable way? In this session we will explore the latest manufacturing trends to futureproof new domestic facilities, supply chains as well as materials sourcing.

The recently Gazetted Section 18 Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations and Sector Notices, (2020) implementing mandatory EPR will affect how producers, brand owners, retailers and importers do business. Are you prepared for the changes? Do you understand the implications of taking full financial and operational responsibility for the end-of-life management of every single piece of energy generation and storage equipment placed on the market?

Off-grid solar is a critical step toward the economic advancement of the continent. Scaling up off-grid solar benefits individuals as well as economies. In this session, we will explore how access to electricity services has impacted households, public educational institutions and underserved micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Lessons learned, shared directly to help those financing commercial and industrial solar and wind projects understand both the opportunities and challenges. Avoid the pitfalls and hear direct from experienced operators who have developed, bought, built, financed, sold, and securitized portfolios of commercial solar and wind projects in this dynamic sector.

Industry representatives and regulators will outline the status quo and areas for regulatory development related to energy storage.

Key developments in the international and local energy storage sectors and how these applications will generate value to local grid operators and consumers of electric energy