Robert Timmers is the new Managing Director for Nordex Energy South Africa (NESA).

With over a decade of experience in the wind energy sector, Robert returns to South Africa after successfully leading Nordex Australia as Managing Director, where he oversaw the supply and commissioning of a landmark 1GW wind farm project – the largest wind farm in the Southern Hemisphere.

He returns at an exciting time, with the company currently managing 631 Megawatts (MW) of projects under construction in the Eastern and Northern Cape, in addition to its operational 1.1 Gigawatts (GW) plants.

Robert Trimmers said “returning home to South Africa is both a professional and personal milestone for me. I am excited to contribute to the country’s growing economy as it transitions to a clean energy future. South Africa is at a pivotal moment in its renewable energy journey, and I look forward to leveraging Nordex’s global expertise to unlock new opportunities for sustainable energy growth.”

He also said he sees an opportunity to leverage the experience gained in Australian projects.  “Our expertise in supporting Balance of Plant (BOP) optimisation, site-specific tower designs, and collaborative electrical and layout optimisations will stand us in good stead for tackling the new wave of larger, more complex projects in South Africa.”

Trimmers brings extensive experience and expertise in financial management, operations, and strategic planning.

He has a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of Cape Town.

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