South Africa shines at Intersolar Europe 2024!

The South African-German Energy Partnership hosted a high-level South African delegation led by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) at the Intersolar Europe in Munich from 17-21 June 2024. Intersolar Europe is the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry which attracted around 1,500 exhibitors and 2,010 suppliers to present solar energy products and services as part of The Smarter E Europe.  

On 20 June 2024, the South African-German Energy Partnership convene a well-attended and interactive Intersolar Europe side event to showcase investment potentials in South Africa with over 50 participants from renewable energy developers, manufacturers and financiers from various continents. The event provided them an opportunity to engage with the South African Delegation, comprised of the dtic, the South African PV Industry Association, the South African Energy Storage Association, the Industrial Development Corporation and GreenCape with the support of the World Bank IFC and the German Solar Association (BSW).  

The main objective of Team South Africa was to showcase investment opportunities in the solar PV and energy storage value chain manufacturing in South Africa at the back of an increasing growth in the solar PV market following recent deregulations of the power market, energy security concerns and the introduction of international CO2 pricing mechanisms in the industrial sector.  

“South Africa is a pivotal market for Siemens, and our commitment to the country spans over 150 years. Our ongoing investments in both people and technology underscore our dedication to driving innovation and growth within the region. We believe that South Africa’s dynamic business environment, coupled with its rich talent pool, provides a robust foundation for sustainable development. At Siemens, we are proud to collaborate closely with the government and local communities, ensuring that our technology not only enhance industrial productivity but also contribute to the broader socio-economic progress of the nation. South Africa is truly a land of opportunity, where our partnerships continue to flourish and drive transformative change across various sectors.”  Sabine Dall’omo, Chief Executive Officer. Siemens Sub-Saharan Africa 

Highlights from partner engagements during Intersolar:

DeWet Taljaard from SAPVIA (left) and Jack Radmore from GreenCape (right) had the opportunity to present the South African value proposition at the German Energy Solutions Pavilion. 

Dr Rethabile Melamu (CEO of SAPVIA), was part of a panel discussion on Female Visionaries on project funding for PV at the Smarter E Conference organized by Women Energize Women powered by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). 

Engagements on energy storage systems: