From Solar Generation to Storage: An In-Depth Exploration of SSA’s Solar Energy Future

Speakers

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  James Shirley Managing Director of Hudaco Energy, a member of the Hudaco Group
  

  James Shirley

  Managing Director of Hudaco Energy, a member of the Hudaco Group

  James completed school in South Africa (St. Stithians), then studied Engineering at Colorado School of Mines, leaving to further study Sales & Marketing Management in Denver.

  His journey into renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainability began
  In 2008 as General Manager of Kayema Energy.
  • Kayema was then acquired by NRG, the US-based energy giant (NYSE: NRG), in 2014.
  In 2013, he was asked to join Schneider Electric to
  • head up the Solar Business in Southern Africa, a role which he held for 4 years until moving to
  • lead the Smart Buildings business unit for Schneider in addition to
  • managing the EcoXpert (certified installer partner) Programme. He
  • served as Segment Leader for Healthcare, Hospitality and Large Commercial Buildings before joining,
  In 2020, Motseng Property Group to drive the development of their
  • Smart Buildings and Solar strategy.

   
  He is a
  • Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP) and was admitted to the
  • Association of Energy Engineers in 2012. He served as
  • Chairman of SESSA (Sustainable Energy Society of Southern Africa) from 2011 to 2016, and sat as a
  • Board Member of the Renewable Energy Council (SAREC) from 2014 to 2016.
  He is a
  • guest lecturer at GIBS for the MBA Course “Innovation for Future Fitness” since 2016, and is the
  • course lecturer for the UJ Business School (JBS) MBA course “The Clean Energy Revolution” for the UJ Business School (JBS).

  James speaks regularly in conferences and events around South Africa.

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  Kumar Adeesh Business Head - Solar @ Pares Energy & Natural Resources Development Ltd
  

  Kumar Adeesh

  Business Head - Solar @ Pares Energy & Natural Resources Development Ltd
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  Andre Adrianse Energy Storage Sales Manager @ Jinko Solar
  

  Andre Adrianse

  Energy Storage Sales Manager @ Jinko Solar

  Driven by a passion for sustainable development and a commitment to revolutionizing the energy landscape in the SADC region. Andre is an accomplished Energy Storage Sales Manager at Jinko Solar with a profound understanding of the intersection between clean energy and economic progress. Jinko Solar is a leading PV Manufacturer with a global footprint. We have now diversified into Energy Storage Solutions that not only reduce environmental impact but also empower communities in regions without access to electricity. Our unwavering dedication to Research and Development of Energy Storage Technologies sets us apart in the energy storage market.

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  Pauline Mweu ESS Sales Manager for East Africa @ Jinko Solar
  

  Pauline Mweu

  ESS Sales Manager for East Africa @ Jinko Solar

  Pauline is a dynamic professional with a strong background in Electrical Engineering and a profound expertise in Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Currently, she holds the position of ESS Sales Manager for East Africa at Jinko Solar, a role that showcases her leadership and innovation in the renewable energy field. With her extensive experience in business development and storage systems, Pauline has been instrumental in driving growth and sustainability in the renewable energy sector.