Thank You to our Industry and Strategic Partners

SAPVIA, the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association, is a leading voice for solar PV in South Africa, driving growth, policy advocacy, and industry collaboration. At Enlit Africa, we recognise SAPVIA’s vital role in shaping a sustainable energy future through innovation, skills development, and a just energy transition. Representing the full solar value chain, SAPVIA is instrumental in supporting government and private sector efforts to expand clean energy access across the continent. Their work aligns with Enlit Africa’s mission to connect stakeholders and empower change across the evolving African energy landscape.

The City of Cape Town has one vision: to be a City of Hope for all – a prosperous, inclusive and healthy city where people can see their hopes of a better future for themselves, their children and community become a reality. The City of Cape Town wants Cape Town to be living proof that a better life is possible for all — especially the least well off — in South Africa.

The South African Ministry of Electricity and Energy was established to drive urgent reforms in the country’s power sector, addressing energy security and accelerating generation capacity. Focused on stabilising the national grid, advancing renewable energy integration, and supporting just energy transition goals, the Ministry played a key role in coordinating policy, investment, and innovation. Though now integrated into broader governmental structures, its legacy continues to shape South Africa’s energy landscape and remains central to discussions at Enlit Africa.The DMRE is on a mission to regulate, transform and promote the minerals and energy sectors, providing sustainable and affordable energy for growth and development, and ensuring that all South Africans derive sustainable benefit from the country’s mineral wealth.

Eskom is one of the few remaining vertically integrated utilities connected to the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) through an interconnected grid, which serves to support grid stability. Eskom relies on SADC members to maintain sufficient and reliable transmission grids in their countries.The DMRE is on a mission to regulate, transform and promote the minerals and energy sectors, providing sustainable and affordable energy for growth and development, and ensuring that all South Africans derive sustainable benefit from the country’s mineral wealth.

ESI Africa – Africa’s trusted power, energy and utility multimedia platform – is positioned as an impartial industry mouthpiece, delivering the latest technical developments, breaking news and analysis in both print and digital formats.
Since 1996, ESI Africa has presented unique market opportunities to buyers and sellers, facilitating sector stakeholder engagement through key event media partnerships and our position as the official Host Media publication of Enlit Africa.

Thus, the brand’s various routes to market are expertly primed to build a bridge between readers and solution providers as ESI Africa sifts through the daily noise and delivers the tale of Africa’s energy, power, utility and water transformation to the African and global market.

The City of Cape Town has one vision: to be a City of Hope for all – a prosperous, inclusive and healthy city where people can see their hopes of a better future for themselves, their children and community become a reality. The City of Cape Town wants Cape Town to be living proof that a better life is possible for all — especially the least well off — in South Africa.

Atlantis is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, 40 km north of the Cape Town Central Business District. This suburb of Cape Town along the west coast of South Africa has a total population of 67 491 residents and there are three major languages spoken here: Afrikaans (79.5%), English (9.4%) and IsiXhosa (7.7%).

The manufacturing sector is the leading contributor to the Atlantis GDP with 44.16% and out of all sectors, employs the most people (36% of the Atlantis population work in manufacturing). Other sectors with significant contributions to the Atlantis GDP are: the finance, insurance, real estate and business services, wholesale and retail trade, catering and accommodation.

Wesgro is the official tourism, trade, and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape. As a strategic enabler of economic growth, Wesgro attracts and facilitates investment, supports export development, and promotes the region as a leading destination for business, innovation, and sustainable development. Through partnerships, insights, and targeted promotion, Wesgro helps unlock opportunities across key sectors including renewable energy, agribusiness, tech, and manufacturing—positioning the Western Cape as a globally competitive and resilient economy.

The Western Cape Government is committed to building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable province through effective governance, innovation, and strategic partnerships. Focused on enabling economic growth, energy security, and service delivery, the government supports initiatives that drive investment, job creation, and the just energy transition. With a strong emphasis on clean energy, infrastructure development, and skills, the Western Cape Government is positioning the province as a leader in sustainable development and climate resilience in South Africa and beyond.

The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF or Facility) is an international organisation hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Facility is dedicated to providing legal advice and technical assistance to African countries in the structuring and negotiation of complex commercial transactions, creditor litigation and other related sovereign transactions. The ALSF also develops and proposes innovative tools for capacity building and knowledge management. (www.alsf.academy) Membership to the ALSF is open to all sovereign nations and international organizations or institutions.

The APUA is the Association of Power Utilities of Africa. It is a continental, non-profit organization that brings together power utility in Africa as well as African or foreign organizations whose activities contribute to the development of the African electricity sector. It was created in 1970. Its headquarters is in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. It was known as the Union of Producers, Transporters and Distributors of Electrical Power of Africa (UPDEA)

Eskom is one of the few remaining vertically integrated utilities connected to the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) through an interconnected grid, which serves to support grid stability. Eskom relies on SADC members to maintain sufficient and reliable transmission grids in their countries.The DMRE is on a mission to regulate, transform and promote the minerals and energy sectors, providing sustainable and affordable energy for growth and development, and ensuring that all South Africans derive sustainable benefit from the country’s mineral wealth.

GMA is advancing sustainable urban mobility through its commitment to decarbonisation and innovation. As Africa’s premier rapid rail system, Gautrain is transitioning to alternative energy buses and exploring integrated fare systems to support a just energy transition. At Enlit Africa, GMA showcases how transport infrastructure can drive climate resilience and economic growth.

The South African Energy Council is a leading industry body dedicated to advancing energy security, sustainability, and innovation in South Africa. By fostering collaboration between government, industry, and key stakeholders, the Council drives policy advocacy, investment strategies, and research to support a just energy transition. Focused on ensuring reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for all, it plays a critical role in shaping the future of the country’s energy landscape through strategic leadership and industry engagement.

The U.S. Commercial Service supports American energy companies at Enlit Africa by facilitating international partnerships, showcasing innovative technologies, and promoting U.S. expertise in power generation, transmission, and distribution. Through tailored matchmaking and market insights, the Service helps U.S. firms connect with African stakeholders to advance sustainable energy solutions across the continent.

The Carbon Trust's mission is to accelerate the transition towards a decarbonized future. With a track record of more than 20 years as climate pioneers, the organization partners with leading businesses, governments, and financial institutions to facilitate their journey towards achieving Net Zero. As an expert guide, the Carbon Trust assists its clients in turning their climate ambition into tangible impact.

Standard Bank Group Limited is a major South African bank and financial services group that supports Africa's growth and development. It is Africa's biggest lender by assets.

Standard Bank Group Limited is a major South African bank and financial services group that supports Africa's growth and development. It is Africa's biggest lender by assets.

The Western Cape Government is committed to building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable province through effective governance, innovation, and strategic partnerships. Focused on enabling economic growth, energy security, and service delivery, the government supports initiatives that drive investment, job creation, and the just energy transition. With a strong emphasis on clean energy, infrastructure development, and skills, the Western Cape Government is positioning the province as a leader in sustainable development and climate resilience in South Africa and beyond.

Moolman Consultancy is a South African-based advisory firm specialising in energy, infrastructure, and policy development. With deep expertise in regulatory frameworks, project implementation, and stakeholder engagement, Moolman Consultancy supports both public and private sector clients in navigating complex energy transitions. The firm is known for its strategic insights and practical solutions that advance sustainable development, energy security, and inclusive growth across Africa.

The STS Association, as the custodian of the STS prepayment metering technology standard was founded in 1997. The key operational objectives of the association are to maintain the necessary infrastructure; promote the technology internationally and further develop the standard to meet emerging international demands for additional functionality. The Association ensures interoperability between system components from different manufactures of prepayment meter and vending systems by accrediting and maintaining a list of test laboratories that ensure compliance to STS standards. The Association manages the availability of encrypted vending keys to manufacturing members via its key management centres, and ensures consistent use of manufacturer identity codes as well as meter serial numbers.

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) accelerates the green energy transition to end energy poverty in emerging economies. Working with 50+ Alliance partners, GEAPP expands access to affordable, reliable, clean electricity for vulnerable communities while reducing carbon emissions. Formed through radical collaboration, it unites philanthropy, governments, development partners, and the private sector. Founding partners include the IKEA Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the Bezos Earth Fund, driving a just transition and inclusive green economic growth. GEAPP is a knowledge partner for Enlit Africa 2025.

IGUA-SA is a formal non-profit association of large industrial gas users in South Africa with its main objective to ensure the efficient availability of piped gas in Southern Africa to meet the growing demand for gas

SAIPPA represents its members in various platforms including political institutions at Provincial, National, and municipal levels, informing its Members on the latest policy legislative and regulatory developments. SAIPPA mobilises the independent power production sector via working groups, seminars and workshops to define clear positions on political, technical and economic issues.

Moolman Consultancy is a South African-based advisory firm specialising in energy, infrastructure, and policy development. With deep expertise in regulatory frameworks, project implementation, and stakeholder engagement, Moolman Consultancy supports both public and private sector clients in navigating complex energy transitions. The firm is known for its strategic insights and practical solutions that advance sustainable development, energy security, and inclusive growth across Africa.

The Western Cape Government is committed to building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable province through effective governance, innovation, and strategic partnerships. Focused on enabling economic growth, energy security, and service delivery, the government supports initiatives that drive investment, job creation, and the just energy transition. With a strong emphasis on clean energy, infrastructure development, and skills, the Western Cape Government is positioning the province as a leader in sustainable development and climate resilience in South Africa and beyond.

Frost & Sullivan is a global growth strategy and research firm helping businesses, governments, and investors identify innovation opportunities and navigate transformation. With expertise spanning energy, infrastructure, mobility, and digital technologies, they provide insights that drive strategic decision-making. At Enlit Africa, Frost & Sullivan brings global perspective and regional intelligence to discussions on power systems, clean energy investment, and technology adoption across Africa’s energy value chain.

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) drives inclusive industrialisation and economic transformation in South Africa. Through strategic policy, trade partnerships, and industrial funding, the dtic promotes investment, innovation, and competitiveness across key sectors, including energy and manufacturing. At Enlit Africa, the dtic plays a key role in shaping policy environments that support energy resilience, localisation, and green industrial growth.

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) accelerates the green energy transition to end energy poverty in emerging economies. Working with 50+ Alliance partners, GEAPP expands access to affordable, reliable, clean electricity for vulnerable communities while reducing carbon emissions. Formed through radical collaboration, it unites philanthropy, governments, development partners, and the private sector. Founding partners include the IKEA Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the Bezos Earth Fund, driving a just transition and inclusive green economic growth. GEAPP is a knowledge partner for Enlit Africa 2025.

Krutham is a research and advisory firm working to make financial systems more effective in achieving social and development goals across Africa. With deep expertise in market analytics, policy, and finance innovation, Krutham supports governments, DFIs, and investors to unlock investment for inclusive growth. At Enlit Africa, Krutham adds valuable insight into how finance can be mobilised to support infrastructure development, energy access, and sustainability, helping bridge the gap between capital and catalytic impact.

SAPVIA, the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association, is a leading voice for solar PV in South Africa, driving growth, policy advocacy, and industry collaboration. At Enlit Africa, we recognise SAPVIA’s vital role in shaping a sustainable energy future through innovation, skills development, and a just energy transition. Representing the full solar value chain, SAPVIA is instrumental in supporting government and private sector efforts to expand clean energy access across the continent. Their work aligns with Enlit Africa’s mission to connect stakeholders and empower change across the evolving African energy landscape.

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) drives inclusive industrialisation and economic transformation in South Africa. Through strategic policy, trade partnerships, and industrial funding, the dtic promotes investment, innovation, and competitiveness across key sectors, including energy and manufacturing. At Enlit Africa, the dtic plays a key role in shaping policy environments that support energy resilience, localisation, and green industrial growth.

GreenCape is a non-profit organisation that drives the widespread adoption of economically viable green economy solutions from the Western Cape. We work with businesses, investors, academia and government to help unlock the investment and employment potential of green technologies and services, and to support a transition to a resilient green economy.

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is South Africa’s national development finance institution, committed to fostering inclusive and sustainable industrial growth. Aligned with national policies, the IDC supports job-rich industrialisation by funding black-owned and empowered companies, women, and youth-owned enterprises. At Enlit Africa, the IDC showcases its pivotal role in financing energy resilience and green industrialisation, contributing to the country's Just Energy Transition and broader economic empowerment initiatives.

The South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) is a professional association representing electrical and electronic engineers, technologists, and technicians in South Africa. Dedicated to advancing technology and professional development, SAIEE promotes excellence through knowledge sharing, skills development, and thought leadership across the energy and engineering sectors. With a strong focus on education, innovation, and public benefit, the Institute plays a vital role in shaping the future of South Africa’s energy and infrastructure landscape.

uMngeni-uThukela Water is South Africa’s largest bulk potable water provider in KwaZulu-Natal, serving over 12 million people across 14 municipalities. As a state-owned entity, it leads in sustainable water supply, wastewater treatment, and climate-resilient infrastructure. At Water Security Africa, uMngeni-uThukela Water showcases its commitment to water security through integrated catchment management, ecological infrastructure investments, and innovative reuse technologies.

GOGLA is the global association for the off-grid solar energy industry. We are proud to champion one of the world’s most innovative and impactful sectors. GOGLA works with governments, development partners, investors, research institutions, media and other stakeholders as the ‘go to’ organisation to learn about and connect with this pioneering industry. With 200+ members across the globe, we exist to accelerate the growth of immediate, affordable, localised electricity.

The International Hydropower Association (IHA) is a non-profit membership organisation committed to sustainable hydropower. Our mission is to advance sustainable hydropower by building and sharing knowledge on its role in renewable energy systems, responsible freshwater management and climate change solutions. We achieve this through monitoring the hydropower sector, building an open, innovative and trusted platform for knowledge, and advancing strategies that strengthen performance. We are known for our flagship annual World Hydropower Outlook report and our biannual Global Hydropower Congress which will be in Indonesia in Bali from the 31st Oct-2nd November this year

EEP Africa provides early-stage grant and catalytic financing to innovative clean energy projects, technologies and business models in 15 countries across Southern and East Africa. Project financing is supplemented by technical support, investment facilitation and knowledge sharing.

SAREBI - Turns entrepreneurs into better business people. We focus on development of entrepreneurs in the clean tech sector. We provide a range of support services that serves to open up markets and improve enterprise skills in these sectors.

A net zero Africa, with a diversified and sustainable economy able to provide all of its citizens with the desired quality of life, will need to embrace the green transformation that is now underway across the globe. Go Green Africa is starting this journey in Cape Town, with an initial focus on the e-mobility sector and the huge opportunity that it holds to drive this transition.

The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF or Facility) is an international organisation hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Facility is dedicated to providing legal advice and technical assistance to African countries in the structuring and negotiation of complex commercial transactions, creditor litigation and other related sovereign transactions. The ALSF also develops and proposes innovative tools for capacity building and knowledge management. (www.alsf.academy) Membership to the ALSF is open to all sovereign nations and international organizations or institutions.

The APUA is the Association of Power Utilities of Africa. It is a continental, non-profit organization that brings together power utility in Africa as well as African or foreign organizations whose activities contribute to the development of the African electricity sector. It was created in 1970. Its headquarters is in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. It was known as the Union of Producers, Transporters and Distributors of Electrical Power of Africa (UPDEA)

The STS Association, as the custodian of the STS prepayment metering technology standard was founded in 1997. The key operational objectives of the association are to maintain the necessary infrastructure; promote the technology internationally and further develop the standard to meet emerging international demands for additional functionality. The Association ensures interoperability between system components from different manufactures of prepayment meter and vending systems by accrediting and maintaining a list of test laboratories that ensure compliance to STS standards. The Association manages the availability of encrypted vending keys to manufacturing members via its key management centres, and ensures consistent use of manufacturer identity codes as well as meter serial numbers.

``Divaine Growth Solutions is an exclusively female owned business, providing business solutions to its partners, clients and subcontractors and an energy solutions provider in South Africa.
Divaine Growth Solutions provides renewable energy projects with the energy engineering supplies, project services, and offers desalination processes whereby they remove salt from water for household consumption. They also provide smart advice and expert end-to-end support, delivering utility infrastructure and connection projects to the highest standard.``

GreenCape is a non-profit organisation that drives the widespread adoption of economically viable green economy solutions from the Western Cape. We work with businesses, investors, academia and government to help unlock the investment and employment potential of green technologies and services, and to support a transition to a resilient green economy.

SAESA is the leading national voice that advocates and advances the energy storage industry. SAESA facilitates business and enhances members’ brand—with meetings, annual conferences, and SAESA’s Thought Leadership Program. ESA members also meet throughout the year and at the annual Meeting of the Members to learn about SAESA’s activities, share insights, and network.``

EWSETA is South Africa’s skills engine for the energy and water sectors, equipping the workforce for a low-carbon future. Through strategic partnerships and research-driven programmes, EWSETA supports the development of critical and scarce skills, ensuring a just energy transition. At Enlit Africa, EWSETA champions capacity-building to meet Africa’s evolving energy and water challenges.

Standard Bank Group Limited is a major South African bank and financial services group that supports Africa's growth and development. It is Africa's biggest lender by assets.

Fight Back SA is a non-profit organisation based in Cape Town, South Africa, dedicated to empowering women in high-risk communities through free self-defence training. Founded in 2019, the initiative addresses gender-based violence by equipping women with practical tools to protect themselves, build confidence, and reclaim their safety. Beyond physical training, Fight Back SA promotes broader empowerment through life skills, advocacy, and community support. The organisation works to create safer communities by fostering resilience, awareness, and solidarity.