African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa
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About Digital African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa 2020
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Date: 24-26 November 2020
Location: Virtually
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Renewable energy
Solar power is Africa’s lucrative answer to energy access
The importance of and opportunities surrounding the delivery of solar power to displaced communities in Africa is linked to the broader goal of closing the energy gap.
Event News
African Utility Week takes a bow after two decades…
“Our new brand will continue to be Africa’s premier meeting place for the entire power, energy and water value chain."
Metering
Smart meter solutions: Latest advancement from G3-PLC
Based on the success of the technology, G3-PLC has become the de facto PLC technology that is used within Eskom.
Future Energy
Five ways we see Africa’s energy sector evolving
The recent Digital African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa was the perfect opportunity to hone our digital skills to present a virtual conference and the get-together turned into a snapshot of where Africa’s energy sector is at.
Smart Technologies
Cape Town’s digital tools to curb illegal power connections
Spying on illegal connection thieves via drones, geo-location apps to call out meter-tampering, and viable EVs are in Cape Town's digital toolbox.
Water
PPPs are a feasible alternative to delivering water services
"South Africa has been missing opportunities in this space."
Future Energy
The energy sector as a career option discussed
"If we look at long term growth in Africa, there are so many opportunities.”
Renewable energy
DAUW-PGAF highlights the beginning of demand-side revolution
The demand-side revolution has begun. This was the key message at a fast-paced talk entitled “Building resilient incomes to ensure sustainable business models” on the second day of Digital Africa Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa.
Transmission and Distribution
Eskom CEO’s push for cost reflective tariffs welcomed at #DAUW-PGAF
“I also have a huge amount of respect for the IPP (Independent Power Producer) office."
Future Energy
Biomass beneficiation has huge potential for South Africa
Digital African Utility Week will feature a masterclass to explain the business opportunities in biomass for local authorities and companies.