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SANEA and SANEDI recognise excellence
The 2016 SANEA/SANEDI Energy Awards were presented at a pres-
tigious ceremony and banquet hosted by Brian Statham, Chairman
of the South African National Energy Association (SANEA). The
South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI)
again collaborated with SANEA in recognising South Africans and
their achievements, specifically by promoting awards in the research
and innovation sectors. The 2016 SANEDI/RECORD Renewable
Energy Research Excellence (RERE) Awards were also presented
at the event.
SANEA Energy Award:
Dr Willie de Beer, Energy Sector Strategic Advisor for his ongoing
contribution to the Energy Sector in South Africa, the role model
he has provided and the success he has achieved. He is a person
who fully espouses the SANEA vision of ‘Energy People Working
Together’ in a career that spans some 45 years of service to the
industry.
SANEA Energy Project Award:
Acwa Power Solafrica Bokpoort CSP for their concentrated solar
thermal power plant (CSP) project which was part of Round 2 of
the REIPPPP.
Unlimited Energy and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for
their collaboration between a local consulting company and a world
renowned research centre which resulted in legislation being passed
by the Department of Trade and Industry in March 2016 which will
cap the standing losses for a 150 litre geyser over a 24-hour period
at 1,38 kWh (from 2,59 kWh).
SANEA Energy Education Award:
Mfundo Mahlase, Rural Economic Development Officer, Siyazisiza
Trust, in recognition of his work as a climate change agent who
strives towards contributing to a world that is sustainable. Highly
Commended Recognition: Eskom Power Plant Engineering Institute
(EPPEI) at the University of CapeTown in this category. The EPPEI
was founded in 2012 with the goal of creating specialist engineers
within the power industry.
RECORD RERE Commercial Application Award:
Power Thermal Harvesting – Vuselela Energy in recognition of the
novel adaptation of technology used to generate electricity from
geothermal heat sources.
RECORD REREYoung Researcher Award:
Imke Meyer, who studied the Agulhas current as a potential source
for renewable energy for her MEng which she completed cum laude
whilst she was employed as a Research Engineer at Stellenbosch
University Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies
from 2013 to 2015. Highly Commended Recognition: Toyosi Craig
for his work on his MEng, the title of his thesis: A Stand-alone
High-Temperature (250°C) Parabolic Dish Solar Cooker for African
Conditions.
Enquiries: Sarita Cronje. Email
‘food & drink technology Africa’
The future of the African food and beverage industry was on show
at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg on 14 and 15 Sep-
tember 2016 at food & drink technology (fdt) Africa 2016. Organised
by Messe Műnchen (MMG) and its subsidiary Messe München South
Africa, fdt Africa 2016 is a biennial trade fair and conference focused
specifically on food and beverage processing, filling, packaging and
logistics.The event featured 120 exhibitors.
Enquiries: Email
Holger Schmidt and Natlee Chetty, Endress+Hauser. Victor Marques and Evert Jansen van Rensburg, Omron.
Brian Statham (right) presenting the 2016
SANEA Energy Award to Dr Willie de Beer.
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