Vision for Wind power in South Africa:
To see wind power continue to play a growing role in powering South Africa, both in terms of the clean electrons it generates and the significant contribution it makes to local communities and the JET in general.

What makes SAWEA relevant? 
SAWEA is the single voice of the wind energy industry in South Africa and is critical as a unified, single voice of this industry.

Why would you encourage someone to become a member? 
To add your voice to those of industry colleagues, to learn, to foster relationships and to ultimately contribute meaningfully to the growth of our industry.

Employment / Company / Designation: 
Anthem, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director.

Years of experience in energy or related sectors: 
20+ in renewable energy markets in Europe, the Americas and Africa.

Role within the industry: 
Anthem is one of the largest renewable IPP’s in South Africa with over 1GW of projects in operation and 1.1GW of wind and solar PV projects in construction. I am a founding member of the South African PV Industry Association (SAPVIA) and former board member. I have been actively involved in the South African renewable energy market since 2009