On Wednesday night, the 2018 African Utility Week Industry Awards crowned the pioneering utilities, projects and people in the energy and water industry on the continent.
Mozambique dominated the Industry Awards, which took place at the CTICC in Cape Town. Read more: Celebrating the cream of the crop
This year, the industry experts did not disappoint as they came out in numbers to celebrate their peers making a difference in bringing the most needed services across the African continent.
The look of Winners at #AUW2018 pic.twitter.com/lZhov8UIeQ
— Nicolette Pombo (@nicolettepombo) May 16, 2018
Lifetime Achievement
Roland Schulze
Professor Emeritus of Hydrology Centre for Water Resources Research School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The complete list of winners of the African Utility Week Industry Awards:
Outstanding Contribution Award: Water
Paul Yillia, Research Scholar (Water Programme), International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Austria
Energy/Water Reporter of the Year Award
Newton Sibanda, Freelance Journalist, Zambia
Outstanding Contribution Award: Power – Sponsored by Eaton
Mateus Magala, President of the Board of Directors (CEO), Electricidade De Mocambique, E.P., Mozambique
Power Utility of the Year Award-– Sponsored by Lucy Electric
Electricidade De Mocambique, Mozambique
Water Utility of the Year Award – Sponsored by SBS Tanks
Sénégalaise des Eaux, SÉNÉGAL
Outstanding Contribution Award: Young Leader – Sponsored by ESI Africa
Rebekah Shirley, Director of Research, Power for All, Kenya
Grid-Tied Renewable Energy Project Award (10MW+) – Sponsored by Aberdare Cables
Xina Solar One Thermo Solar Plant, Abengoa, South Africa
Small-Scale Renewable Energy Project Award (Under 5MW) – Sponsored by Standard Bank
Rafiki Power, Tanzania
Innovative Technology of the Year Award– Sponsored by Steinmuller
Azuri Technologies Ltd, United Kingdom
Deal of the Year Award
Albatros Energy Mali, Mali
The Digital Solution of the Year Award – Sponsored by ESI Africa
Siemens (Pty) Ltd
