Vision for Wind Power in South Africa

Wind generation thriving inside a functional wholesale electricity market, competing on merit through private offtake, wheeling arrangements, and storage-hybridised configurations. The technology is proven and the resource is world-class. The next phase is about market design and grid access keeping pace, so that wind delivers its full economic and decarbonisation potential to South Africa.

What makes SAWEA relevant

SAWEA is the convening voice of the wind industry in South Africa. It brings developers, OEMs, EPCs, financiers, and service providers into a single coordinated platform, engaging government, regulators, and Eskom on the issues that determine whether the sector can scale.

Why would you encourage someone to become a member

Membership is how you contribute to the sustainable growth of South Africa’s wind sector. Beyond access to industry intelligence and networks, members shape the policy and technical positions that SAWEA carries into engagements with government, NERSA, and the system operator. Collective voice is what moves the dial.

Employment / Company / Designation

Founder and CEO, Red Cap Energy (Pty) Ltd

Years of experience in energy or related sectors

20 years

Role within the industry

Independent Power Producer / Project Developer