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member since 2013 and Chairperson throughout my tenure, and to the MANCO, who have all given of their time voluntarily, you
from 2019 to 2022. Wido Schnabel have my deepest gratitude.
performed the role of chairperson Together the chairperson, SAPVIA MANCO and CEO will work to advocate, engage
alongside his role as head of strategic and influence on behalf of members to harness the power of solar and capitalise on the
alliances and business development for opportunities it offers for individuals and all of South Africa.
the Middle East and Africa at Canadian SAPVIA is now the go-to organisation for all matters relating to the development,
Solar. regulation and promotion of solar PV in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. SAPVIA is
“I am stepping down from my role as governed by a board of nine commissioners and a chairperson elected democratically on an
chairperson at a time of great change for annual basis by its members at the Annual General Meeting. From its rank the management
the Association. But I know and trust that board elects the vice-chairperson, treasurer and spokesperson.
the operational team, with our new CEO The SAPVIA mission is to vigorously mobilise support for the sustainable growth of solar
at the helm, will ensure that we capitalise PV in South Africa and the rest of sub-Saharan Africa.
on the opportunities for solar PV. I must
thank the Secretariat for their support Contact Kim Thomas, SAPVIA, Phone 021 200-5856, kim@sapvia.co.za, www.sapvia.co.za

BTE Renewables acquires CEO of BTE Renewables.
The balance of the Prieska Project’s
Sonnedix South Africa shareholding (40%) includes: Mulilo
Energy Holdings (20%); BEE partner,
Ixowave (15%) and the Prieska PV
Community Trust (5%).
BTE Renewables will furthermore take
TE Renewables has confirmed its acquisition of Sonnedix Solar South Africa, on the asset management of the Prieska
which owns a 60% interest in Mulilo Sonnedix Prieska PV (RF) (Pty) Ltd. The Project to fulfil the management services
BPrieska Project, a 75 MW solar PV Independent Power Producer (IPP), is situated agreement on behalf of the shareholders.
in the Northern Cape, South Africa’s renewable energy production nucleus. The Prieska Project is situated 50km
BTE Renewables’ attainment of the majority stake in the Prieska Project increases South-West of Prieska, in the Northern
its operating portfolio of renewable energy IPPs in Pan-Africa to 473 MW. Furthermore, Cape, on 125 ha of agriculture land. The
the purchase fully complements its existing power plants, situated in South Africa and IPP was connected to the national grid,
across its borders into Kenya, where it owns, operates and manages both solar PV and six years ago, May 2016 and achieved
wind IPPs. Commercial Operations during July
“This acquisition clearly demonstrates our commitment to growing our renewable 2016. Juwi Renewable Energies was the
energy asset portfolio, as it is complementing our organic growth from our strong Project’s EPC (engineering, procurement
portfolio of development projects. The Prieska project is a natural fit for our two solar and construction) partner and remains
PV plants in the same area of South Africa, whilst successfully increasing our operating the O&M (operations and maintenance
project portfolio to 473MW. We look forward to working with our new partners, and services) partner.
contributing positively to South Africa’s clean energy production,” said Robert Skjodt, BTE Renewables, which is wholly
owned by Actis, has a portfolio of six
IPPs in Africa. The Prieska project will be
complementing the Aggeneys 46 MWp
Solar project, the Konkoonsies II 86 MWp
Solar, the Excelsior 32,5 MW wind project
and the Golden Valley 120 MW wind
projects, implemented under the South
African Renewable Energy Independent
Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP)
Programme and the 102 MW Kipeto Wind
project, in Kenya.

Contact BTE Renewables,
Phone 011 367-4600,
info@bterenewables.com,
https://bterenewables.com

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