Member Categories

As the Industry Association for Wind power, SAWEA serves it’s members by:

Promoting Wind and renewable energy prospects for generation and socio-economic benefit
Advocating for sustained realisation of the SA Energy transition away from Coal
Lobbying for improved market access and power sector reform
Arguing for streamlined growth of the SA Independent Wind and renewable power Asset base
Assisting members with meeting the right people formally and informally
Providing reliable data and information relating to Wind and renewable power investments
Representing Industry interests through strategic engagements with government, associated industries and in the media
Hosting regular networking events where operational best practice and innovation can be showcased and discussed.
SAWEA members qualify for discounts on all SAWEA events.

Membership Categories & Fees

	A1 Sponsor	A2 Market Leader	A3 Champion	A4 Corporate	B1 Affiliate	B2 Affiliate
	Leading companies who are pioneers of the SA Wind and Renewables Industry, who play a pivotal role in the long- term, design, health, growth and establishment of the SA Wind and RE IPP Industry and who also have interests in African renewable power investment.	Leading companies who are pioneers of the SA Wind and Renewables Industry, who play a pivotal role in the long- term, design, health, growth and establishment of the SA Wind and RE IPP Industry and who also have interests in African renewable power investment.	Companies with a growing South African and African renewable power market share and a direct interest in shaping, supporting, growing and establishing the SA wind and renewables market.	Research institutes, small corporates, service providers, small consultancy firms, shareholders and new market entrants with an interest in shaping and growing the SA wind and renewables market.	Academic institutions, non-profits and individual professionals with a research or consultancy interest in the Wind Industry.	Non-profits and individuals with a general interest in South Africa's Wind Industry.
Fees (ex-VAT)	R252,737.10	R156,300.00	R91,904.40	R32,823.00	R7,111.65	R3,829.35
Votes	10	5	3	1	No vote	No vote

Associated Benefits

	A1 Sponsor	A2 Market Leader	A3 Champion	A4 Corporate	B1 Affiliate	B2 Affiliate
Guaranteed Board Seat
Regular direct meetings or telecons with the SAWEA CEO
Membership in the Policy Advocacy Advisory Committee
Have you brand promoted on our website, marketing collateral, promotion material and newsletters.
Join senior executives from leading member companies at the CEO Forums and Chattam House Dinner (Exclusive by invite only events featuring senior decision makers)
Board elections, SGM and AGM votes. Shape ongoing strategy and future of the wind industry through an allocation of votes	10 votes	5 votes	3 votes	1 vote	No vote	No vote
Free tickets for all SAWEA's major events inlcuding Windaba	2 tickets	1 ticket
Guaranteed Speaking slot at Windaba	2 slots	1 slot
Participate in SAWEA Working Groups	Unlimited Participation	Unlimited Participation	Participation in all working groups - Two (2) staff members per WG	Participation in all working groups – One (1) staff member per WG	Participation in one (2) working group - One (1) staff member per WG	Participation in one (1) working group – One (1) staff member
Request SAWEA staff to attend company meetings
First visibility of speaking opportunities
First visibility of sponsorship opportunities
Access to monthly (national) media reports
Access to members discount on SAWEA events
Board elections, SGM and AGM votes
Priority access to participate in SAWEA networking events
Access to SAWEA Briefings on important industry matters
Eligible to run for seats on the SAWEA Board
Access to SAWEA’s members-only website including industry data and reports
Subscription to SAWEA member updates and newsletter
Discounts for SAWEA events (higher membership level = greater discounts)

Involvement in the Assets WG is limited to Asset managers and owners; Involvement in the Wind for Communities WG is limited to those working directly on ED implementation.