{"id":19639,"date":"2013-05-05T12:48:28","date_gmt":"2013-05-05T10:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/african-development-bank-economist-to-present-report-on-continents-wind-energy-market-at-clean-power-africa-this-month\/"},"modified":"2013-05-05T12:48:28","modified_gmt":"2013-05-05T10:48:28","slug":"african-development-bank-economist-to-present-report-on-continents-wind-energy-market-at-clean-power-africa-this-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/african-development-bank-economist-to-present-report-on-continents-wind-energy-market-at-clean-power-africa-this-month\/","title":{"rendered":"African Development Bank Economist to present report on continent\u2019s wind energy market at Clean Power Africa this month"},"content":{"rendered":"

In each market where wind energy is being developed, the state is a big player in the initial stages of industry development; and is often the sponsor of pilot projects according to Dr Emelly Mutambatsere, Principal Regional Economist, African Development Bank. As co-author of a comprehensive study for the AdB on the Development of Wind Energy in Africa, Dr Mutambatsere is a speaker on the topic at the upcoming Clean Power Africa that is taking place in Cape Town from 14-15 May.<\/p>\n

Clean Power Africa is Africa\u2019s leading event where major stakeholders from the renewable energy sector get together and explore clean generation as a feasible solution to fulfil Africa\u2019s electricity needs. The event is co-located with the 13th annual African Utility Week which is attended by some 5 000 power water professionals from all over the continent and Eskom CE Brian Dames will once again deliver the keynote address.<\/p>\n

60 ongoing and planned wind projects
\nDr Mutambatsere says in the initial stages of the wind market development, donor financing is very visible and as the market matures, both sponsors and financiers enter the market, from public entities and grant financing, to public-private\/private entities and non-concessional financing. \u201cHowever,\u201d, she says, \u201cthe market has not yet developed to the point where it can be fully funded by the private sector, therefore development finance institutions remain major players.\u201d<\/p>\n

By the end of 2011 the developed potential on the continent saw a strong concentration of wind energy capacity in three North African countries, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia. Says Dr Mutambatsere: \u201cEgypt held half of the continent\u2019s total installed capacity, followed by Morocco with 40% and Tunisia with 5%. Outside of North Africa, there is commercial capacity in Cape Verde, and limited capacity in South Africa, Kenya, Mauritius, Eritrea and Mozambique.\u201d<\/p>\n

She continues: \u201cthe market\u2019s outlook is also noteworthy. Our survey produced a comprehensive sample of about 60 ongoing and planned wind energy projects on the continent. This places South and East African markets in the lead in terms of market growth. South Africa alone is expected to contribute a third of the wind energy capacity currently under developed or planned in Africa; and Kenya is making significant strides toward developing what is poised to be the continent\u2019s largest wind power project. This trend is attributed to increased strategic focus on wind in these regions, whilst in the North market development has been stalled by socio-economic instability.\u201d<\/p>\n

Business environment important
\nAccording to the AdB Principal Regional Economist, Africa\u2019s wind energy market has developed at a pace similar to that observed in leading markets at the early stages of their industry development. She adds: \u201cdespite this progress and the presence of significant potential on the continent, we should not expect wind to take over conventional energy resources in terms of share in the electricity generation mix, as key structural characteristics of the market affect both efficacy in addressing the energy access challenge, and competitiveness of wind, relative to non-renewable energy resources.\u201d<\/p>\n

The report states that the business environment is important for the development of a wind energy market. Says Dr Mutambatsere: \u201cwe observe that fast growing wind energy markets have benefited from strong political will, supported by strategic policy direction and an enabling business environment, including industry specific legislation.\u201d<\/p>\n

The report reflects opinions of the authors, and not those of the African Development Bank Group\u2019s management, Board of Directors or the countries they represent.<\/p>\n

More Clean Power Africa speaker highlights:
\n\u2022 Overview of trends and policy
\n– Renewable energy usage in South Africa and Africa: an international comparison, Roula Inglesi-Lotz, Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, University of Pretoria, South Africa
\n– A review of renewable energy policy considerations for SADC countries, Martin Manuhwa, Managing Director, ZAIDG, Zimbabwe
\n– Effective \u201cPlug Play\u201d Grid Integration of PV Plants, Vladimir Chadliev, Director Global Grid Integration, First Solar, South Africa<\/p>\n

\u2022 Update on the SA REIPP programme
\n– Status of the REIPP in South Africa, Karen Breytenbach, Department of Finance, South Africa*
\n– Learnings from 50 REIPP projects, Richard Doyle, Managing Director, 3E, South Africa
\n– Community aspects of the REIPPPP, Christiaan Bode, Director, Sidala Energy, South Africa
\n– Grid code compliance and renewable energy projects, Mick Barlow, Business Development Director and Technical Advisor, SC Europe, United Kingdom<\/p>\n

On the expo floor, free CPD-accredited technical workshops on renewable energy include:
\n– Tips on how to become more energy efficient in your business
\n– How to identify the challenges facing the building of renewable projects
\n– Retrofitting hydropower to South African dams
\n– Constructing monitoring in PV and Wind
\n– Compliance of Solar PV installation with the new Renewable Grid Code<\/p>\n

Clean Power Africa and African Utility Week dates and location:
\nExhibition Conference: 14-15 May 2013
\nPre-conference Workshops: 13 May 2013
\nSite Visits: 16 May 2013
\nLocation: CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa<\/p>\n

Websites: www.african-utility-week.com ; www.clean-power-africa.com<\/p>\n

Contact:
\nCommunications manager: Annemarie Roodbol
\nTelephone: +27 21 700 3558
\nmobile: +27 82 562 7844
\nEmail: annemarie.roodbol@clarionevents.com<\/p>\n

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