Convention Papers and Slides
Convention 2023
Convention 2022
Convention 2021
Convention 2019
Convention 2023
Day 1
- Keynote Address by The Minister of Electricity - The Honourable Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
- Confronting South Africa’s Electricity Crisis in the context of a Balanced Just Energy Transition - Welile Mkhize - NERSA
- IPP RE Driven Transmission Expansion - Pat Naidoo - University of Johannesburg
- Energy Vision for the City of Cape Town - Kadri Nassiep - ED[Energy]
- NRS048-9 Edition 3- Its role in blackout prevention and grid stabilisation - A. Jose Correia - Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
- Confronting the Energy Crisis - At van der Merwe - Energy Transaction Services
- So what it is a Just Energy Transition? - Prof Wikus van Niekerk - Stellenbosch University
- Confronting South Africa’s electricity crisis in the context of a ‘balanced just energy transition’ (‘BJET’) and the need for a reliable and resilient national electricity grid - Elmah Mabuza - Kelvin Power (Pty) Ltd
- Grids of the Future – holding the key to faster Energy Transition - Taru Madangombe - Schneider Electric
- Grid management systems – Digitalisation journey for Distributors - Boitumelo Motaung & Portia Zulu - Eskom
- The Potential for Intelligent Geyser Management: Five Lessons Learned from Project Smart Geyser - Zanele Hakamela, GIZ/Plentify/City of Cape Town
- Markets in South Africa, Distribution Energy Trader (DET) - Al’louise van Deventer, Eskom
Day 2
- The City of Cape Town’s Energy Strategy: What does it mean for the Just Energy Transition and Load shedding in the metro? - Leila Mahomed Weideman - City of Cape Town
- The journey of Bitou Local Municipality in accepting embedded generation on the distribution network - Mr Neziswa Xakata & Ms Senamile Sishi - Bitou Municipality
- Challenges and successes of own build renewable energy plants: a case study in the City of Cape Town on Atlantis 10MW ground mounted solar photovoltaic plant - Ms Marlyn Hendricks - National Metrology Institute of South Africa
- Just how much embedded generation can be connected to your networks? - Mr Nilene Reitz - Digsilent Buyisa
- The benefits and limitations of Integrating green hydrogen into the South African electricity grid system - Mr Prime Nkundukize, City of Cape Town
- Technology as an enabler for the distribution system operator and energy trader (DSO & DET) - Mr Ezzard de Lange - Eskom
- Electric vehicles in a balanced just energy transition - Mr Hiten Parmar - The Electric Mission
- STSA Prepaid Meters TID Rollover 2024 Status - Don Taylor - Director, STSA
Day 3
- The ‘dying’? Municipal electricity business - quo vadis? - Mr At van der Merwe - Energy Transaction Services
- The impact of large-scale solar generation on utility revenue - Mr Noah S Fakude, City of Tshwane
- The double-edged sword of LPU’s energy transition: impacts on municipal revenue and cross-subsidization - Mr Thabang Moshoete & Ms Melandri Steenkamp - Sustainable Energy Africa
- Risk mitigating measures on lost opportunities due to electricity supply interruptions - Mr Mvuleni Bukula - Nelson Mandela University
- A simplified cost of supply (CoS) and electricity tariff design approach for municipal electricity distributors in South Africa - Ms Sarisha Ojageer - Ricardo Energy and Environment
- Building blocks for an effective “wheeling service” - Ms Terry Njuguna - Eskom
Convention 2022
Convention Presentations 2022
Day 1
- Keynote Address - The Hon Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Minister of COGTA
- Business models for accelerated renewable energy deployment - Ms Refilwe Mokgosi - Emfuleni Local Municipality
- Calculating fair use-of-system charges for wheeling - Mr Josh Dippenaar - Sustainable Energy Africa
- eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality energy strategic roadmap - Mr Sbu Ntshalintshali - EThekwini Energy Office
- Incorporating the fundamentals of Just Energy Transition into Renewables and Energy Efficiency initiatives by municipalities - Ms Nqobile Ngcobo and Ms Roseline Sandamela - SANEDI
- Just Energy Transition - The Role of NERSA - Adv Nomalanga Sithole - NERSA CEO
PANEL DISCUSSION
The response to the impact of the SA electricity crisis on sustaining an effective service delivery by municipality electricity utilities to its end customers.
Day 2
- A Just Transition Starts with Just Tariffs - A Cost to Serve Study at eThekwini Municipality - Mr Leshan Moodliar - eThekwini Municipality
- Socio-economic benefits of renewable technologies in South Africa - Ms Aradhna Pandarum - CSIR
- Strengthening equitable and sustainable municipal service delivery in informal settlements - Ms Thandeka Tshabalala - Stellenbosch University - CST
- Tariff setting principles for hybrid solar and storage embedded generation systems - Mr Sinawo Sigalelana - Sustainable Energy Africa
- The criticality of a holistic just energy transition plan in South Africa - Mr Surprise Mmako - GLS Consulting (Pty) Ltd
- The Importance of Grid Impact Studies for Municipalities - Mr Geeven V Moodley - Digisilent Buyisa
- Women-in-Electricity (“WiE”) Programme - Ms Lomile Modiselle - AMEU WiE Chairperson
Day 3
- Advanced Grid Monitoring - An Essential Component of a Just Energy Transition - Willie van Wyk - CT LAB
- Framework in creating a positive safety culture with the introduction of life saving rules in a municipal electricity utility - Orren Groenewaldt - Sol Plaatje Municipality
- Grids of the Future - A Key Enabler for The Just Energy Transition and Sustainability - Vladimir Milovanovic - Schneider Electric (Pty) Ltd
- Overview of the City of Cape Towns Energy Performance Certificate Initiative - Ms Mary Haw - City of Cape Town
- Technical and financial impacts of SSEG on the municipal energy sector - Ms Mmaphuti Nkwana - GLS Consulting
- The Evolution of SANS 724 performance standards in South Africa and Protecting Workers from the Effects of an Electric Arc - Mr Dharmesh Lakmidas - Du Pont
- The Role of South African Municipalities in a Just Transition to Electric Vehicles - Joel Yongoua Nana - Sustainable Energy Africa
- The solar water geyser roll out, Polokwane case study - Dennis Mokoala - Polokwane Municipality
Convention Papers 2022
- Business Models for accelerated energy deployment - Refilwe Mokgosi
- Calculating fair use-of-system charges for Wheeling - Josh Dippenaar
- Cost to serve study eThekwini Municipality - Leshan Moodliar
- Exploring an effective energy transition management framework for the South African Energy Sector - Vuyisile Lloyd
- Framework in creating a positive safety - Orren Groenewaldt
- Incorporating the fundamentals of JET into RE and EE Initiatives By Municipalities - Nqobile Ngcobo
- Overview of CCT EPC Compliance Initiative - Mary Haw & Avuyile Kewana
- Socio-economic benefits of renewable energy technologies - Abram Marema
- Strengthening equitable and sustainable municipal service delivery in informal settlements - Thandeka Tshabalala
- Tariff setting for hybrid solar and storage - Sinawo Sigalelana
- Technical and Financial impacts of SSEG on the Municipal Energy Sector by GLS - Mmaphuti Nkwana
- The Criticality of a Holistic Just Energy Transition Plan in South Africa by GLS - Surprise Mmako
- The Importance of Grid Impact Studies for Municipalities - Geeven V Moodley
- The solar water geyser rollout - Dennis Mokoala
- Wheeling of Electricity A friend or Foe in the Energy Transition - Leshan Moodliar
Convention 2021
Convention Presentations 2021
- Obituary – Max Clarke
- A guide to performing a simplified municipal cost of supply study, Josh Dippenaar, Sustainable Energy Africa - Paper
- Carbon neutral by 2050 what does this mean for municipal electricity distributors - Lesley Sibanda; Sustainable Energy Africa - Paper
- Creating the utility of the future through innovative public engagement in the City of Cape Town, Mary Haw, City of Cape Town - Paper
- Cyber security intrusion detection for station and process bus applications in substations Challenges, experiences and case studies, Andreas Klien; Alectrix
- Digital distribution transformers – A smart and economical way to manage the LV network, Bhaba Das, Hitachi-ABB - Paper
- Digital distribution transformers – A smart and economical way to manage the LV network, Bhaba Das, Hitachi-ABB
- From ballast to brains, the LED driver as key component for the realisation of smart street lighting,Henk Rotman, Tridonic
- Investigations into high temperature combustion of municipal solid waste for manufacturing green electricity, Prof Pat Naidoo, University of Johannesburg
- Managing the rapidly growing electric vehicle load on distribution networks, Josh Dipenaar and Mokgadi Magemba
- Power transformer diagnosis and maintenance To test or not to test - Alexander Dierks Alectrix
- Revenue protection through systemic management of the energy use of internal municipal operations, Jesper Vauvert, GIZ - Paper
- SSEG grid impact assessments support for municipalities project report Development of a hosting capacity tool method for South African Municipalities, Lindokuhle Mbatha, CSIR - Paper
- TID 2024 Rollover, Don Taylor, STSA Evolution of STS into smart metering, Riccardo Pucci
- Understanding South Africa’s independent power procurement programme in terms of technology, finance and investments, Prof Pat Naidoo, University of Johannesburg
- Electric Vehicles within the landscape of the energy sector - Hiten Parmar – uYilo eMobility Programme - Paper
Pre-Convention Webinar 26th Oct 2021
Convention 2019
Convention Presentations 2019
- AMEU 2019 4IR Presentation - H van Jaarsveldt and C van der Wath
- AMEU 2019 Energy Storage on Municipal Grids V5 - P Vermeulen
- Asset Management skills and competence development to ensure success - T Beavon
- Challenges of Planning Future High Voltage Power System Networks - V Chetty
- Condition Monitoring Developments for Asset Management in MV Switchgear within eThekwini Electricity
- Early Detection of Impending Failure in HV Cable Terminations - S Chimunda
- Electrical Master Planning for the 4th IR - H Baartman
- Evolving 4IR technologies and digital substations - S Michie
- Feedback on the eThekwini Electricity WiE Workshop - P Majola
- Impact Of Rooftop PV - J van der Merwe
- Incorporating Embedded Generation Into Municipal Networks - P Lutchman
- Internet of Things based Smart Grid data communication networks - G Brown
- Low Cost intelligent outage management - M Wilson
- Making Smart Grids smart makes Smart Cities smarter - M Kuhlmann
- Open Source remote monitoring in the municipal landscape - R Singh
- Price parity of PV with storage - A Pandarum
- Public Lighting - Lighting the Way to Smart City Development - B Smidt-Hart
- STS - TID Pilot Update - D Taylor
- The Impact of SSEG on Municipal Revenue - T Shumba
- The Utility of the Future - Distributed Power Generation Enabled by the Internet of Things
- Understanding Solar PV investment decisions in the residential sector - A technical analysis
Convention Papers 2019
- AMEU Summarised response to Panel questions
- Challenges of Planning Future High Voltage Power System Networks - V Chetty
- CM developments for AM in MV switchgear - M.P Lokothwayo
- Early Detection of Impending Failure in HV Cable Terminations – S Chimunda, C Nyamupangedengu
- Electrical Master Planning for the 4th Industrial Revolution - HA Baartman and AFW Steyn
- Embedded Generation update - P Lutchman
- Energy storage on municipal grids - why this makes sense - P Vermeulen
- Impact assessment of a high penetration of rooftop PV in Cape Town - J Van der Merwe and CT Gaunt
- IOT based smart grid communication for metropolitan electricity distribution networks - G Brown
- Learning in Industry 4.0 World
- Low cost intelligent outage management - M Wilson and W Mathers
- Making Smart Gids smart, makes Smart Cities smarter - M Kuhlmann
- Open Source Remote Monitoring for the Smart Grid - R Singh and G Nkomo
- Price Parity of Solar PV with Storage - A Pandarum
- Public Lighting, Lighting the Way to Smart City Development - B Smidt-Hart
- Relevant Skills Required to Survive and Thrive in the 4th Industrial Revolution - H. van Jaarsveldt
- The Impact of SSEG on Municipal Revenue - T Shumba, H Radebe, J Dippenaar and M Euston-Brown
- The Utility of the Future Distributed Generation Enabled by the Internet of Things - C Pickering
- TID Rollover Checklist and Timeline - D Taylor
- Understanding solar photovoltaic investment decisions in the residential sector in SA - N Korsten