Dr. Kilian Hagemann
Chief Executive Officer, Sub-Saharan Africa G7 Energies
Dr. Kilian Hagemann has been in the wind industry since 2002 when he became a board member of the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA). In 2004 he worked in Germany for Windtest (now DNV GL) on wind measurements, resource assessments, modelling and related consulting.
At the end of 2008, he completed his PhD at the University of Cape Town, publishing the "Mesoscale Wind Atlas of South Africa" as the first comprehensive wind map covering the entire country.
Dr Kilian Hagemann co-founded G7 Renewable Energies in 2009. Pioneering renewables in South Africa for 15 years, G7 Renewable Energies delivers high-performing, grid-connected projects. Thanks to its highly skilled and multi-disciplinary team, G7 has transitioned from a developer to a fully integrated IPP. We design, develop, build and operate renewable energy power plants, with or without storage. G7 has a pipeline of projects comprising more than 2GW at various stages of development. 613MW of G7 developed RE projects are under construction and 140MW operational.
Conference Agenda Sessions
PANEL DISCUSSION: Powering Africa's Future: A Clean, Affordable, and Accessible Energy Mix
This session will delve into the critical role of a diversified energy mix in Africa's sustainable development. With a particular focus on solar, wind, and nuclear power, the discussion will explore the immense potential of these clean energy sources to address the continent's energy challenges.
Solar
This session dives into the continent's flourishing solar landscape, showcasing successful projects and charting a course for future development.
• Enabling environments that accelerate investment incentives.
• Economic Development in Corporate PPA’s
• Wheeling as a business enabler for local government
• Hybrid utilisation to meet the needs for C&I and residential markets.
• What impact is the rise of clean energy storage solutions having on the grid?
• Maximizing solar opportunities, including grid limitations, financing hurdles, and policy considerations.
• Industry perspective on grid access and grid connection challenges
Thursday 10 October 09:15 - 10:00 Energy Stage
Africa's Energy Mix & Clean Energy Future
Solar
This session dives into the continent's flourishing solar landscape, showcasing successful projects and charting a course for future development.
• Enabling environments that accelerate investment incentives.
• Economic Development in Corporate PPA’s
• Wheeling as a business enabler for local government
• Hybrid utilisation to meet the needs for C&I and residential markets.
• What impact is the rise of clean energy storage solutions having on the grid?
• Maximizing solar opportunities, including grid limitations, financing hurdles, and policy considerations.
• Industry perspective on grid access and grid connection challenges
Energy Stage Africa/Johannesburg