South Africa and Italy: joint projects towards the Just Energy Transition

A cura di: Andersen in Italy 

In 2023, investments in the field of clean energy are expected to reach an absolute record. More than 80% of the global economy has committed to take concrete steps towards carbon neutrality and the development of new technologies is reaching a decisive crossroad, where they will either be produced on a large scale or they will not meet expectations.
Africa is set to overtake the average global economy growth rate, with forecasts of about 4% in 2023 and 2024. A young and dynamic population that needs to win the challenge of the Just Transition towards cleaner and more accessible energy sources. South Africa needs to install at least 50GW of generation capacity to reach energy security. This scenario offers vast opportunities for cooperation between South African and Italian companies. 

Programme

Introduction and welcome
Moderator: Alberto Magnani, Il Sole 24 Ore  

First Round of questions (institutional):

14:05 How is South Africa facing the Just Energy Transition?
Min. Plen. Mmathari Mashao, Chargée d’Affaires, Embassy of South Africa in Italy 

14:15 How does Italy support Italian companies looking at operations in South Africa and the African continent in this field?
Francesca Alicata, External Relations, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti SpA   

14:25 What is the objective of Andersen’s Energy Industry Group?
Edoardo Fea, Partner, European and Italian Energy Industry Groups’ Co-Coordinator, Andersen in Italy

14:30 What are the immediate opportunities in South Africa’s Green Energy Sector?
Rethabile Melamu, CEO, South African Photovoltaic Industry Association

14:35 What is the goal of the Bridge Africa-Europe cooperation initiative?
Francesco Marconi, Partner, The Bridge Africa-Europe Desk Co-ordinator, Andersen in Italy 

Second Round of questions (business):

14:45 What are the technologies for decarbonization?
Michele Ferrazzini, CEO Engineering Services for Energy

14:50 What does a manufacturer look for when investing?
Troy Travlos, Africa Business Development, H2 Energy

14:55 Introduction of the African delegation
Marcella Uttaro, Operations, Andersen in Italy

15:20 Q&A

Closure