Energy leaders spoke out at a panel discussion, at the recently held, Green Energy Africa Summit, in Cape Town.
Adonis Pouroulis, CEO: Chariot Ltd
“Relevant legislation that will allow transition projects to progress smoothly.
The deal has to be fair, for the benefit of the continent, although the framework might differ from Region to Region.
We also need a balanced view on the transition.” He also said the world needs to re-engineer financing models, to provide cheap finance for cheaper solutions.
“More investment is needed in the electrolysis market.”
Zaher Ibrahim, VP: EMEA, Baker Hughes Energy Technology
“Collaboration with every stakeholder in the value chain is important.”
A balance must be struck in addressing the trilemma, of energy affordability, reliability, sustainability and security.
Thabo Molekoa, Chairman & MD: Siemens Energy
“Enabling infrastructure is important in addressing energy, this includes gas pipelines, grids, green hydrogen and other fuels.”
He also said common ground in skills required for innovative energy technologies is important, so is training and accreditation of energy courses/education.
He emphasized the interdependence of community, business and resources, and the need for community involvement (especially the youth and women) in energy solutions.
Picture: Emma Champion (Bloomberg NEF), Adonis Pouroulis (CEO: Chariot Ltd), Zaher Ibrahim (VP, EMEA: Baker Hughes Energy Technology) & Thabo Molekoa (Chairman & MD: Siemens Energy).