Construction World March 2017

He took on the responsibility of managing the facilities’ operations, finance and community operations, with effect from 1 February 2017. He is well-known in the renewable energy sector as the co-founder and a board member of the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) and is recognised as a stalwart of the country’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPP). He brings 20 years of experience in the industry, both locally and internationally, to his new role as head of these three companies that form part of the African Infrastructure Investment Managers portfolio of assets. “I am excited to join this highly professional team and look forward to driving growth, both in the scope of our service offering and the number of projects under management. The success of the team thus far is without doubt its proficiency, competency and value- added service to project shareholders,” explained Hammond. Hammond’s experience ranges across engineering, business development, and start-ups in the United Kingdom and South Africa. He relocated back from the United Kingdom in 2009, to head the Managing a 278 MW renewable energy portfolio Ryan Hammond has been appointed CEO of Cookhouse Windfarm, Umoya Wind Farm and REISA Solar PV, a renewable energy portfolio totaling 287 MW.

Ryan Hammond has been appointed CEO of Cookhouse Windfarm, Umoya Wind Farm and REISA Solar PV.

African business of Solairedirect, as managing director, and led the successful award of two Round 2 projects under the REIPPPP. He began his journey in the renewable energy industry in project development, in the United Kingdom, where he led a team that secured a pipeline of over 15 MW of waste-to-energy, 20 MW of biomass and 60 MW of onshore wind projects. 

Exploring the future of renewable energy Everything you want and need to know about renewable energy and the future of energy development and growth in Africa comes under the spotlight at Energy Revolution

The vast majority of the over one billion people living in Africa are unserved by traditional grid supply. This energy landscape is changing as consumers, independent power producers and other stakeholders elect to change the way in which energy is generated and distributed. Green innovations and disruptive technologies are making it possible to quickly roll out integrated microgrid solutions. “In this context it made sense for us to move with the market and introduce a platform focused on the future of green energy”, said Evan Schiff, event director of African Utility Week and Energy Revolution Africa. Focusing on community scale projects and innovation in the sectors of renewables, future technology, microgrids, energy

Located at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Energy Revolution Africa will provide a dynamic meeting place for solution providers, consultants, renewable energy producers and the African and global energy minds of the future. Africa 2017. This co-located event to African Utility Week will be hosted for the first time in Africa in Cape Town from 16 to 18 May 2017.

efficiency and energy storage, Energy Revolution Africa will showcase the latest technology, practical solutions and examples from successful community and commercial projects. “It will be a powerful opportunity for new energy purchasers and large power users, from commercial property developers and the agricultural sector to mines and metros as well as anyone interested in the exciting opportunities and technologies that are emerging in a fast growing renewable technology sector,” Schiff said. The programme for Energy Revolution Africa 2017 includes a three-day Energy Revolution Africa strategic programme as part of the sessions, three days of focused Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accredited technology workshops and case studies, freely available on the exhibition floor, real-life project experience and exhibitions by over 60 service and solution providers. 

13

CONSTRUCTION WORLD MARCH 2017