Speakers

Joseph Adetuberu is currently the Manager, Gas Business & Commercial Operations at Heirs Energies Limited (formerly Heirs Holdings Oil and Gas Limited), a leading integrated energy company in Africa, and an operator of the Oil and Gas Block OML17.He is a seasoned professional with invaluable...

Mark Allewell is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Sensor Networks (Pty) Ltd, a South African IoT company transforming how consumers, insurers, and utilities manage energy and water. Mark’s work centres on smart, connected solutions—from smart geysers to solar-integrated systems—that ...

Lerato Balendran is a strategic communications expert with over a decade of experience advancing advocacy and narrative-shaping across the climate and environmental justice space. Her work spans international NGOs, regional networks, and grassroots campaigns—leading high-impact communication...

Michael Boyce is the Managing Director of Solarus Smart Energy Solutions, a pioneering energy company specializing in hybrid renewable technologies that combine solar electricity and thermal power to deliver maximum energy efficiency. With a background in property and infrastructure...

Francois Brink is the Compliance and Risk Manager at Robertson and Caine, South Africa's largest boat builder manufacturing for export based in Cape Town. With a diverse background spanning over 12 years in the coal mining, packaging, and boat building sectors, Francois brings a...

Thembani Bukula is the Chief Executive Officer of POWERX, South Africa’s licensed electricity trader, where he leads efforts to reshape the country's energy market through innovation, efficiency, and expanded access. With over 25 years of experience in the engineering and energy...

Ian Burger is the Managing Director at SOLA Group, a leading renewable energy solutions provider in South Africa. With over two decades of experience in the energy sector, Ian is a respected leader driving the shift toward cleaner, more sustainable power infrastructure across the continent. At the ...

Rebecca Cameron is a Principle Professional Officer in the Sustainable Energy Markets Department in the Energy Directorate at the City of Cape Town Municipality where she coordinated the development of the City’s Energy Strategy and works with a range of stakeholders to address critical energy...

Hilary Campbell is an energy and sustainability expert with over 25 years of global experience spanning technology, commercial law, and clean energy. As the founder of Cheetahs in the Rain, she advises on regulatory compliance, energy strategy, storage solutions, and decarbonisation across Africa...

Nicola Cencelli is a seasoned energy professional known for her commercial and technical expertise in the renewable energy sector. Nicola’s 15 years of experience across project development, EPC management, and technical consultancy in the renewable energy sector underscores her strategic vision...

Kelly Rose Davids-Phillips is a seasoned communications professional with a passion for sustainable energy solutions. As the Head of Communications at ENGIE, a global leader in the energy transition, Kelly plays a pivotal role in driving awareness and engagement around the company's innovative...

Jaco De Jager is the Global Operations Center Manager at Scatec, a leading renewable energy solutions provider. With extensive experience in energy operations and system optimization, Jaco plays a key role in overseeing the performance and reliability of Scatec’s global renewable energy...

Gordon Dindi is the Manager of the City of Cape Town’s Distribution System Operator (DSO) and has over twenty years’ experience in power system operations and managing Control Centres. A highlight of his career was the successful consolidation of multiple fragmented municipal control centres into...

Charl is the General Manager at Energy Partners Power. He has 10+ years experience in the South African energy industry with a results driven approach. He is a leading expert in Embedded Generation, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Wheeling and Electricity Trading in South Africa.

Gilles Dumont is a highly experienced renewable energy professional with over a decade and a half in the sector, primarily within South Africa. He holds a master’s in engineering from Institut Catholique d’Arts et Métiers in France and has led development, technical, commercial, and operations...

Jozua Ellis is a seasoned professional with a passion for sustainability and sustainable development in the mining industry. As the Head of Sustainability at Harmony Gold Mining Co Ltd, Jozua brings a wealth of experience and expertise in driving environmental and social responsibility initiatives...

Willem Gous equips teams to adapt, be resourceful and generate value in innovative ways, no matter the industry. He brings an outsider’s perspective to Solar & Storage Live, offering a unique viewpoint on how human adaptability, not just technical capability, is the cornerstone of innovation...

Trevor Govender is a Chartered Engineer with 20 years of post-qualification experience.  Masters in Engineering; Advanced Post Graduate in Project Management and Business Management  with a Pr.Eng. through the Engineering Council of South Africa. He has extensive private and public sector...

Killian Hageman is a passionate renewable energy professional with an ambitious vision: to power South Africa’s entire economy with 100% renewable energy by 2050. With a focus on driving the development and integration of solar PV, battery storage, and electric mobility, Killian is committed to...

Eslam Hamdy Ashour serves as a representative within the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), where he contributes to advancing sustainable development, global policy dialogue, and inclusive socio-economic growth. With a strong background in international relations and multilateral...

Mary is a Professional Engineer with over 15 years’ experience delivering exceptional environmental and social sustainability outcomes in the built environment. She looks beyond the building to where the biggest impacts are made through smart master planning and community enriching programs to...

Ulwin Hofmann is the Technical Director at Red Rocket, bringing over eleven years of experience in both renewable and conventional power projects. His expertise spans the full project lifecycle—from development and engineering to contract management, due diligence, construction...

Armandt Joubert is an accomplished Development Manager at Voltalia South Africa, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in the utilities and renewable energy sector. With a solid background in Town and Regional Planning, Armandt has built a career at the intersection of infrastructure...

Sibusiso Khanyile is an Electrical Engineering & Project Management Specialist with 10+ years’ experience leading energy infrastructure development across renewable energy, municipal electrification, and grid resilience initiatives. He has a strong track record in planning and delivering...

Percy Koji is a visionary leader in the renewable energy industry, currently serving as the President & CEO of Hosano Green Energy. With a proven track record in designing, constructing, and operating residential, commercial & industrial, and utility-scale solar and storage projects, Percy...

Prince is a seasoned renewable energy professional with nearly a decade of experience in the sector. With a strong foundation in electrical engineering, project management, product development, and technical sales and service, he brings a rare blend of technical expertise and strategic insight to...

Alderman Xanthea Limberg is a dynamic and visionary leader in the renewable energy sector, currently serving as the Mayoral Committee Member for Energy in the City of Cape Town. With a strong background in urban planning and sustainable development, Alderman Limberg is dedicated to driving the...

Sarah Malm is the Executive Director of GOGLA, the global association for the off-grid solar energy industry. With over 15 years of experience across public, private, and development sectors, Sarah is a dynamic leader known for driving inclusive economic growth, energy access, and sustainable...

Enson Muranganwa Mangwengwende is a highly qualified professional engineer and Chief Engineer for Municipal Infrastructure Planning & Support at the Western Cape Government's Department of Local Government. A registered Professional Engineer (Pr Eng), he brings a wealth of expertise to his...

Michael Nlandu Mbumba is a visionary leader in the renewable energy industry, with a proven track record of designing, constructing, and operating residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar and storage projects. As the President and Founder of AREEETS (PTY) LTD, Michael brings a wealth of...

Dr Jacqui Crozier McCleland is the Operations Manager (Technical and Quality) at PVinsight, where she oversees technical operations and maintains the ISO 17025-accredited Quality Management System for the photovoltaics testing laboratory. She is also a Senior Researcher in the Photovoltaics...

An Electrical Engineer with more than ten years of expertise in the energy sector across both private and public sectors. Focused on energy management, carbon emissions reduction management, demand side management, energy system's optimization, energy efficiency and overall building energy...

Nicole Mirkin is a dynamic and results-driven CEO with a proven track record in the renewable energy industry. As the head of Omnia Strategic Counsel & Communications, Nicole brings a wealth of experience in designing, constructing, and operating residential, commercial & industrial, and...

Noxolo Mtembu is a seasoned Project Manager at the Gauteng Infrastructure Financing Agency (GIFA), with over a decade of experience in environmental management and sustainable development. Her career has been marked by a strong commitment to driving innovative, eco-conscious infrastructure...

Crescent Mushwana is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in the renewable energy industry. As the Head of Technical at The Ipp Office, a division of the Development Bank of Southern Africa, Crescent plays a pivotal role in the design, construction, and operation of...

Susiku I. Nasinda is an Award-Winning Chartered Accountant, Development Finance Expert, Climate Champion, Sustainability Leader, and Energy Sector Finance Expert with over a decade of professional work experience in the energy sector in Zambia and Sub-Saharan Africa.He is renowned for leading...

Kadri Nassiep is the Executive Director of Energy at the City of Cape Town. He holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and has over 30 years’ experience in the Energy sector. He has played a key role in coordinating energy research in the country to advocate for a greater share of cleaner ...

Ntombizandile “Zandi” Nkone is a qualified Chartered Accountant of South Africa (CA)SA and is currently studying towards obtaining her Bachelor of Law Degree. She joined Engie Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd as the Chief Executive Officer of Kathu Solar Park (RF) Pty Ltd on 1 September 2023. She has...

Thula Nombika is a dynamic Factor Manager with a proven track record of success in the renewable energy industry. With a strong background in design, construction, and operation of residential, commercial & industrial, and utility-scale solar and storage projects, Thula brings a wealth of...

Anita is currently a Senior Director at Sustainable Energy for All. She leads on the programme delivery of the Universal Energy Facility, a multi donor funded results-based financing facility for the development of renewable energy projects across Sub Saharan Africa, towards bridging the energy...

Hiten Parmar is a seasoned professional and recognised thought leader with over 21 years of experience, including more than a decade at the forefront of South Africa’s national eMobility programme. As a subject matter expert, he has played a pivotal role in enabling and mobilising the country’s...

Koketso Phala is a strategic Communications and Marketing professional with a strong focus on renewable energy, sustainability, and youth development. As Head of Marketing and Communications at Nepoworx, she leads visibility, stakeholder engagement, and public relations efforts that support solar...

Mbali Phejaolema is the Acting Chief Strategy Officer at Exxaro Resources, a leading South African diversified resources company. With a wealth of experience in executive leadership, Mbali plays a critical role in shaping and executing strategic initiatives that drive sustainable growth and...

Chanel Ponto is a dynamic and results-driven marketing and communications professional with a proven track record in the renewable energy industry. As the Head of Marketing and Communications at Red Rocket, a leading solar and storage solutions provider, Chanel brings a wealth of experience in...

Kevin Robinson is a seasoned Business Development Manager at Aiko Solar with a proven track record of success in the renewable energy industry. With a strong background in solar and storage projects, Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. He is passionate about driving the...

Dr Francois Rozon, holds a PhD in Engineering from Stellenbosch University and pursues his research at the Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Solar and Wind R&D Hub and Spoke programme coordinator. Francois is a seasoned management executive and...

Patricia Schroder is the CEO of Circular Energy, driving South Africa’s transition to a circular and sustainable economy. A seasoned environmental leader and Chartered Environmental Manager, they bring board-level expertise, policy influence, and a proven track record in scaling impact-driven...

Refilwe Sebothoma is a visionary entrepreneur and strategic business builder with over 14 years of experience in launching and scaling high-growth startups. As the founder and CEO of Hakem Energies, she is on a mission to eradicate energy poverty in marginalized communities through...

Sindi Shozi is a highly skilled and driven engineer, currently serving as the Chief Engineer for Advanced Metering at eThekwini Municipality. With a strong background in various technical disciplines, she brings a wealth of experience in engineering innovation, utility systems, and smart metering...

Bulelwa Silwana is a highly experienced Energy and Plant Operations Engineer with over a decade of technical and leadership expertise in the power generation and industrial energy recovery sectors. She currently serves as Plant Manager at Eternity Power, a first-of-its-kind waste heat-to-energy...

Nonjabulo Sokhela is a dynamic and visionary leader in the renewable energy industry, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Nepoworx. With a strong background in engineering and project management, Nonjabulo has led the design, construction, and operation of numerous...

Frank Spencer is a well-known Renewable Energy personality in the South African Renewable Energy Space. He currently heads up Cainmani’s South Africa business, where he leads on the development of Greenfields Utility-Scale Renewables Power Projects for Private Sector offtake.  He is passionate...

After 11 years running energy management programs at some of South Africa’s largest companies, Bernhard joined the Western Cape Government in 2021. His responsibilities as a Deputy Director in the Energy team at the Department of Infrastructure focus on enablement in the energy space, including the ...

Melusi Tshabalala is a dynamic and visionary leader in the renewable energy industry, currently serving as the CEO of Mesama Energy. With a strong background in engineering and a passion for sustainability, Melusi has dedicated his career to driving the design, construction, and operation of...

Malcolm Van Harte is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the energy industry, particularly in the field of smart grid technology. As the Senior Manager of Smart Grid at Eskom Holdings SOC Limited, Malcolm plays a crucial role in the design, construction, and operation of...

Mvumikazi Vimbani is a dynamic professional with extensive experience across policy development, electricity distribution, and the maritime sector. Currently serving at the Department of Electricity & Energy, she brings deep expertise in the South African energy landscape—spanning its complex...

Natasha Watkins-Baker is a seasoned renewable energy professional with over a decade of experience in sustainable energy development. Currently serving as Head of Project Development at Emergent Energy, she leads large-scale solar and energy efficiency projects across South Africa, combining...

Premier Alan Winde is a seasoned politician and entrepreneur. He has been serving as the Premier of the Western Cape since 22 May 2019 and was re-elected for a second term on 13 June 2024. Hon.Winde's political journey began in 1996 when he was elected as an independent councillor to the South...