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Taking partnership to the next level the infrastructure development required to
drive the energy transition on the Continent.
AEI’s principal focus is to define and
F or years, the innovative partnership has leveraged the respective strengths of both promote the African energy agenda
through development, deal-making, and
entities to create compelling value for anyone vested in the realm of energy.
The Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) has been in a long-term strategic partnership
with the South African Electrotechnical Export Council (SAEEC), with the joint purpose private sector participation. Moreover,
the summit will facilitate discussions
of increasing understanding of, and accelerating growth in, Africa’s rapidly changing and around the energy transition, and engage
lucrative energy space. For years, the innovative partnership has leveraged the respective African energy sector leaders with the
strengths of both entities to create compelling value for those with an interest in Africa’s most forceful conversation and solutions
evolving energy sector. for the future.
Established in 2000, the SAEEC is a public-private partnership between the Department of AEI 2022 presents a unique and
Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and the private sector in the electrotechnical sector. interactive networking experience, in
The SAEEC’s mandate is to facilitate the internationalisation of trade member companies, which international energy stakeholders
increase export sales and profile South Africa’s competence in the electrotechnical sector. can assemble and participate in the
The competence of member companies exists in various subsectors including electrical continent’s transformation. The
engineering, where companies manufacture goods and provide services in the generation, conference will transpire with the
distribution and transmission space of electricity. Other sectors represented are in ITC, steadfast support from prominent
telecoms and electronics. African and global industry leaders
SAEEC member companies have a proven track record of providing a wide range of and will ultimately be geared towards
electricity infrastructure products and services across Africa. They are highly regarded as expanding opportunities across Africa.
solution providers for power and telecommunications infrastructure projects across the
continent. South African firms conform to global standards and are partners of choice in About Africa Energy Indaba
enabling Africa to meet the continent’s needs. The Africa Energy Indaba is regarded as
Chiboni Evans, Chief Executive Officer, SAEEC says, “The SAEEC has long been an advocate the continent’s definitive energy event,
of Africa looking within itself to develop solutions for African challenges and it is my hope providing an agenda which influences
that the thought leaders and decision makers from the various African energy agencies and energy policy for Africa. Attended by
utilities, use the programs and events to be presented during Africa Energy Indaba 2022 to government ministers and private sector
deliberate on issues, challenges and accomplishments in Africa’s Energy sector. decision-makers, the event serves as a
“As Africans the response we present to resolve to Africa’s energy deficit must always platform for achieving Africa’s energy
reflect the underlying socio-developmental impact of energy access and the need for reliable vision for a sustainable energy future,
and sustainable energy generation, to allow for accelerated industrial and economic growth. and keeping abreast of global energy
The South African Electrotechnical Export Council, as Trade Association Partner at AEI, looks competitors in this dynamic landscape.
forward to engaging with all delegates and participants. The event has proven its success year-
“We are profiling a significant number of companies drawn from our membership base. on-year, demonstrating great success
We will also this year have a focus on renewable energy companies, particularly the Small, in addressing key issues impacting the
Medium and Micro Enterprises that have supported major wind and solar projects through African energy sector, while devising
the supply of components and the rendering of maintenance and other engineering services”. solutions to best mitigate these pressing
Africa’s energy infrastructure build will be primarily focussed on renewables. The African concerns. Strategic partnerships with
Development Bank (AfDB) estimates that an average annual investment of US$29 to 39-billion the African Union Development Agency
is required until 2025, to realise its New Deal on Energy for Africa. This investment is required and many leading African industry
to build infrastructure covering generation, inter-connectors, transmission and distribution associations, ensure the event is backed
(T&D), mini-grids and off-grid access options. by leading energy drivers. The symposium
The priority during AEI 2022 will be to showcase our nation’s renewable energy provides invaluable business growth
competencies and present these as a model for the rest of Africa. South Africa is a key player in opportunities for the continent’s energy
realm, subsequently inspiring much-
needed transformation within the sector.
This year’s Africa Energy Indaba is
a hybrid event, consisting of a virtual
conference & physical exhibition. It will
take place between 1 to 3 March2022.

Contact: Qondakuhle Dwangu,
q@siyenzaevents.co.za,
https://africaenergyindaba.com

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