Published on 30 January 2024 In Fact Sheet
SAGEN- CET II 2311.pdf
Explore how CET 2 empowers South African public institutions to navigate the complexities of the energy transition. This concise fact sheet encapsulates the essence of CET 2, showcasing its pivotal role in bolstering both personnel and organizational capacities.
Learn more about CET 2 in this fact sheet.
Capacity Building.pdf
Explore how SAGEN tailors training and knowledge exchange formats to refine expertise, fostering the growth of sustainable energy practices.
Learn more about SAGEN’s capacity building activities in this fact sheet.
Published on 23 June 2024 In Study
Study Energy Attribute Certificates 2023.pdf
This study, conducted from January 2022 to February 2023 on behalf of Eskom and the South African-German Energy Programme (SAGEN) explores the potential implementation of an Energy Attribute Certificate (EAC) scheme for renewable energy and green hydrogen in South Africa. The research is based on desk research and interviews with experts in the energy certification and trading field. The study comprehensively analyzes various aspects of an EAC system, including international standards, labels, use cases, green tariffs, regulatory framework, electronic registry, operational practices, and governance. Its primary goal is to provide recommendations for the establishment of a functional and widely accepted EAC system in South Africa, benefitting GIZ, Eskom, the public sector, and energy industry stakeholders in the country. For more information, visit: https://www.eskom.co.za/distribution/energy-attribute-certification/
Author/s: Eskom
Published on 14 April 2024 In Brochure
EPPEI_GIZ, 2021, Power System Planning and Operations _Overview Brochure.pdf.pdf
This brochure provides an overview of the short courses programme offered through the EPPEI-GIZ capacity building initiative. The initiative is funded by GIZ and is coordinated by the EPPEI Specialization Centre for Renewable Energy at the Stellenbosch University. The programme aims at building power system planning and operation capacity within South African industry and government, specifically acknowledging a future power system with significantly increased amounts of variable renewable energy generation.
Author/s: EPPEI, GIZ
Published on 17 March 2021 In Fact Sheet
GIZ, SARETEC, 2021 factsheet landscape WEB REPRO.pdf.pdf
The SARETEC fact sheet outlines GIZ SAGEN’s support of the conceptualisation and establishment of the training centre and how it has grown to be an internationally recognised centre of excellence in solar and wind training. It provides specialised technical training and skills development to supply demand for skilled labour in the energy sector of South Africa.
Authors: GIZ, SAGEN
Published on 01 December 2017 In Study
GIZ_AltGen, 2017, Career progression of Wind Turbine Technicians in South Africa.pdf
The study followed five cohorts of technicians trained by SARETEC to determine their career progress. The study provided feedback from students and supervisors on the quality of the course and lastly investigates the acceptance of the wind industry in SA of the SARETEC offered qualification.
Author: AltGen Consulting
Published on 15 November 2017 In Study
GIZ_AltGen, 2017, Assessment of skills needs for the wind industry in South Africa.pdf
Training requirements and projected demand for Wind Service Technicians (WSTs) are compared with actual employment and an improved methodology for calculation jobs created per MW installed is offered.
