Electricity + Control October 2016

LIGHT + CURRENT

SANEA and SANEDI recognise excellence

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 saritac@mweb.co.za

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.

Brian Statham (right) presenting the 2016 SANEA Energy Award to Dr Willie de Beer.

‘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 markus.kosak@messe-muenchen.de

Holger Schmidt and Natlee Chetty, Endress+Hauser.

Victor Marques and Evert Jansen van Rensburg, Omron.

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