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A Southern African Association for Energy Efficiency event Chapter of the US-based AEE

6th SOUTHERN AFRICAN

ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONVENTION

he 6th Southern African Energy Efficiency Convention (SAEEC2011) and Exhibition held in 2011 will be remembered for challenging delegates to choose between a black or bright future in South Africa. Exhibitors left nothing to chance and showcased a variety of energy efficient

choices to make this possible. Speakers inspired audiences with the message that energy efficiency makes sound business sense in all sectors of the economy.

As the flagship event of the Southern African Association for Energy Efficiency (SAEE), a chapter of the US-based Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), staging an event like SAEEC2011 is made possible by the generosity exhibited by stakeholders in the industry through participation in sponsorships, exhibitions, speakers, endorsements, media exposure and the trusted word-of-mouth. The SAEE exists to further the cause of energy efficiency to the benefit of the Southern African region and endeavours to provide accessible platforms for this purpose.

To contribute to the quality and value of the SAEEC2011, an IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) peer-review process was successfully put in place. In addition, the SAEEC2011 was validated for 2 CPD credits with the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE).

AN UNRIVALLED CONVENTION SPEAKER PORTFOLIO The 6th convention saw an astounding number of 82 speakers with local and international representation from countries like Ireland, Zambia, India, France and Germany, each conversant in their area of expertise, with 13 peer-reviewed papers through the IEEE PES process.

Opening session The Convention’s opening session featured Ms Mokgadi Mathekgana the Chief Director of Clean Energy at the Department of Energy; Andrew Etzinger, Senior General Manager of Eskom IDM; Prof LJ Grobler, President of the SAEE; Ms Ponthsho Maruping, Group Executive of the industrial sectors at the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA); Dr John Ryan from Certification Europe in Ireland; and Mr Christophe Juillet from Schneider Electric in France. As was heard in the opening session the National Grid will remain under pressure as the economy grows. Although alternative energies are being introduced into the country’s energy mix, and energy capacity is being expanded, the fact remains that a culture of using energy efficiently has to become a priority within the country. Energy performance has to become part of an organisation’s

T DELEGATE FEEDBACK

“This was the most useful

convention I’ve attended in

SA for many years”.

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operations and the importance of developing an active energy management system is vital to ensure future business growth. Within the opening session Eskom also officially announced its Demand Market Participation (DMP) programme for smaller organisations, and Prof LJ Grobler announced that South Africa had been voted, out of 50 countries, to lead the international ISO working group on measurement and verification (M&V).

Breakaway sessions Session chairpersons for the 9 breakaway sessions included:

Prof H. Vermeulen, University of Stellenbosch

Ms L. Reynolds, Saint Gobain and SAEE Board Member

Mr H.N. Mashele, ABSA Bank and SAEE Board Member

Dr T.L. Mthombeni, TIA and SAEE Board Member

Mrs E. Kikonyogo, ABB and MIEO Chairperson

Mr T. Kraneis, Lahmeyer International, Germany

Mr S. Zeederberg, Sasol and SAEE Board Member Breakaway sessions discussed pertinent information relating to the industry under these topics:

Measurement and verification (M&V) 2011 saw the development of quite a number of incentives, regulatory initiatives and standards releases which all depend on the correct and transparent quantification and proof of energy savings. The M&V track addressed this need through its 6 speakers by overviewing M&V as it is developing globally for South Africans to draw from. The various accreditation processes, ISO and SANS energy efficiency and energy management related standards, how evaluation is done for EEDSM and guidance on setting up M&V, as well as the importance of boundaries with such projects were all presented and debated.

Energy projects and case studies No gathering is complete without practical examples of lessons learnt through case studies. The importance of using a reputable energy services provider was highlighted, how CDM should be co-ordinated with energy projects and the track featured high profile case studies by PPC, Coca Cola, Avis and SABC.

Financing, tax and incentives Taxation is used to encourage and penalise spending behaviour, in the

SAEEC2011’s case it is the energy spending behaviour which was looked at by reviewing alternatives and options for carbon taxation, using carbon finance to implement energy efficiency measures, and driving financial results through such measures, as well as financial and non-financial options of funding and development. Ensuring optimal financial benefits to encourage efficient energy use was also covered in the M&V track.

Energy management and standards Simplified steps were presented to un-complicate energy efficiency and management, following the SA National Standards, looking at the way forward for SA on ISO 50 001, with speakers that presented innovative methods and initiatives to ensure that these could be effectively implemented across all sectors.

DELEGATE FEEDBACK

“The speakers from Avis

and SABC were

excellent”.

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Energy technology Innovation is a key to future energy market development and the session featured designing for energy and the related incentive possibilities, innovation systems within the local regions, and smart grids for energy efficient neighbourhoods as well as how optimised voltage power technologies could ensure efficient power supply.

Mining and industrial energy optimisation A full day of presentations on optimising energy efficiency within the most intensive energy industries where major power savings are possible, from technology innovation, motors, VSDs, projects and case studies of actual successful implementations, pioneering underground air cooling, CFD codes to achieve higher energy savings, harmonics, selecting the correct suppliers that can align for optimal energy savings, steam and condensate losses, and identifying energy savings

opportunities within these industries were presented.

Energy efficiency in buildings Energy savings in buildings seem to have created a ‘visibility’ for energy

efficiency as reputable organisations opt to base major marketing plans around their buildings. This bodes well in creating excellent public awareness and draws the attention to the fact that energy efficiency is

now a reality for all, not only for households who don’t want to be subjected to load shedding. Papers ranging from the latest building

standards, energy performance benchmarking, lighting retrofit case studies, LEDs, insulation, heat pumps, green manufacturing for the built environment, evaluating return on investment vs cost of ownership in retrofits, renewables in buildings and the hotel industries’ efforts to reduce its footprint.

Renewable and alternative energy The foundation to the successful use of renewable and alternative energy lies within the efficient use of energy ensuring cost-effective investments. An overview of the country’s green sector was presented as well as an opinion lifted about whether renewables are a vision or reality for our country, tips to distinguish between good and bad solar, solar roof tiles, looking at possibilities with photovoltaics, heat pumps,

financial models for renewables, the African hydropower market, and wind power as additional energy supply was delivered.

Policy, strategy, planning

In conclusion, policy, strategy and plans laid by government demonstrates its support of energy efficiency and was presented in this track through speakers from governmental and private organisations on energy efficiency in municipal buildings, whether SA is in-step with renewables, developing an energy efficiency master plan, challenges faced by government in implementing energy efficiency measures, looking at the metrics in policy and planning, as well as public administration and planning, regulating environmental sustainability, and international best practice strategies.

DELEGATE FEEDBACK

“John Ryan’s

presentation was the

most informative”.

DELEGATE FEEDBACK

“Well organised with

relevant topics”.

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IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) technical sponsorship For 2011 the SAEEC received technical sponsorship and acceptance into the IEEE Conference Publications Program. The SAEE appreciates the time and effort afforded by individuals and professionals in the industry who voluntarily served on the IEEE Technical Programme Committee to ensure quality papers delivered under the IEEE brand. The IEEE Technical Programme Committee included: Technical Program Chair: Dr W. den Heijer, University of the North West, South Africa Technical Program Committee: Prof E. Uken, University of Cape Town, South Africa Mr T. Kraneis, Lahmeyer International, Germany Dr P. Naidoo, IEEE representative, South Africa

Technical Program Committee specialist support: Ms L. Reynolds, Saint Gobain, South Africa Dr T. Mthombeni, Technology Innovation Agency, South Africa Mr K. Steyn, Eskom Forensics Department, South Africa

Almost 30 abstracts were submitted for peer-review and the following 13 papers were accepted and presented at the SAEEC2011:

Ms C. Euler van Hulst, Promethium Carbon, Gauteng, South Africa

Mr G.R. Gibbon, Electrical Instrumentation Services, Zambia

Mr J. Greyling, AngloGold Ashanti, Gauteng, South Africa

Mr C. Kaputu, EldoAfrica Energy Management Solutions, Gauteng, South Africa

Prof E. Meyer, Fort Hare Institute of Technology, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Ms P.N. Ntuli, University of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Mr R. Opperman, National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications, Polokwane, South Africa

Mr G. Radloff, Energy Cybernetics, Potchefstroom, South Africa

Dr R. Rankin, M-Tech Industrial, Potchefstroom, South Africa

Mr W. Roggen, City of Cape Town, South Africa

Mr F. Steyn, ABB, Gauteng, South Africa

Mr G.A. Sunmonu, Tshwane University of Technology, Polokwane, South Africa

Dr A.J. Swart, Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa IEEE reviewed papers discussed a variety of topics of value ranging from the ISO 50 001 standard,

compulsory regulations, carbon projects, energy efficiency strategies and the international best practices that relate to this, to project case studies, technology applications like drives, heat pumps, and integrating alternative energies and PV, within mines, municipal buildings and residential applications.

A COMPLEMENTARY CONVENTION EXHIBITION

Most encouragingly the SAEEC2011 exhibition was sold out two months before the event. We feel honoured to have been able to offer a worthy platform for our corporate members and industry stakeholders to exhibit their expertise, services, products and solutions. With 50

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exhibition stands featuring 43 organisations presenting many choices to become energy efficient ranging from cooking methods, renewable backup power, portable large-scale solar solutions, funding opportunities, metering solutions, training for skills development and internationally recognised educational programmes, solar water heating options, energy auditing services, energy efficiency engineering, energy saving hydraulic oils, methods of controlling the quality of your own energy supply, water and energy savings products that have been tried-and-tested, adopting a

smart lifestyle, automating for energy savings, measurement and verification services, urban sustainable development, certification of energy savings, environmental assurance services, energy optimisation services, energy consulting, drive and motor solutions, process solutions, steam controls, building automation, space heating and cooling, innovation, energy efficient coffee roasting, pumping, ventilation and airconditioning, risk evaluation of energy efficiency projects, industrial energy efficiency improvement, wind technologies, media houses, associations and institutes, etc.

SAEEC2011 Exhibitors SAIMechE, Cape Media, SAIEE, Remote Metering Solutions, Indalo Yethu, SESSA, Lebone Engineering, Snappy Chef, Engen Petroleum, Power Optimisa, Energywise, AEG Power Solutions, 49M, Electromechanica, Technews, EnergyKey, SAAEs, Promech, Nyamezela Energy & Minerals, ABB South Africa, Energy Cybernetics, DQS, Endress+Hauser, Eskom DSM, Emergent Energy, Powertech IST Otokon, CS-Instruments, Spirax Sarco SA, Schneider Electric, Alpha Power Solutions, SANAS, IEE Improvement Project in SA, National Power Contractors, Martec, Atlas Copco, Kyasol Green Technologies, Lapp Group, ebmpapst, ISPS, IDC, Snob’s Coffee, Flexopower and TIA.

SPONSORSHIPS Corporate and governmental organisations joined hands this year in providing the essential sponsorship funding to stage a successful SAEEC2011. The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an initiative by the Department of Science and Technology, waved the largest flag as the Platinum Sponsor, with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS), both contributing as Gold Sponsors. Other sponsorships received included Schneider Electric (Silver Sponsor); Exxaro and Dimension Data (both Bronze Sponsors); and DQS, Laymeyer International and Energy Cybernetics ensured that the SAEEC2011 has international speakers. Branding infrastructure sponsorship was received from Complete Exhibitions, whom each year provides assistance to exhibitors to make the exhibition a success. This year the SAEEC2011 proactively sought the assistance of Osram Lighting to provide energy efficient lighting systems on the exhibitor’s stands, and prizes for the event. Delegate bags have been crafted by a community project initiative called ‘Holding Hands through Lifeplan’, an initiative supported by Energy Cybernetics.

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ENDORSERS By joining hands with like-minded associations and institutions the SAEEC2011’s message was spread further within the relevant industries. Our endorsers were the US-based Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE), Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA), South African Association for Energy Services Companies (SAAEs), National Energy Efficiency Agency (NEEA), Sustainable Energy Society Southern Africa (SESSA), South African Institution for Mechanical Engineering (SAIMechE), South African Alternative Energy Association (SAAEA) and the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES). The endorsements embraced a fairly comprehensive representation of professionals and stakeholders in the industry from the electrical, energy and mechanical engineers, to renewables and alternative energy, green buildings and energy services companies. All endorsers have expressed their support of the SAEE convention and its aim, and the event was marketed through their respective newsletters, websites and to their databases.

MEDIA EXPOSURE

Many of the industry magazines supported the SAEEC2011 by publishing editorial, announcements and dates. A vast media barter agreement budget was concluded with 15 magazines and publication houses which reached over 80 000 readers with every press release and advert published. Our media partners were Leadership Magazine, Energy Forecast, Electricity+Control, SA Mechanical Engineer, Energize, Vector, Housing in Southern Africa, Sparks Electrical News, 25degrees in Africa, Walls and Roofs, WattNow, Chemical Technology, Architect and Specificator, and AFM online as well as the Green Business Guide. The SAEE’s monthly newsletter carried information on speakers, new exhibitors, sponsorships received, topics to be covered, etc. to its database of over 17 000 subscribers. Various relevant websites of independent operators and over 40 relevant association portals were used to distribute the event’s information. All exhibitors and sponsors received editorial written for them and distributed through the SAEE’s electronic newsletter. All sponsors and media partners received recognition through the newsletter as well. In addition, Gareth Burley,the presenter of SAEE’s radio programme The Green Hour, together with the ZATV video crew, interviewed and filmed speakers, exhibitors, delegates and award winners during the SAEEC2011.

Post-event exposure was given on the radio programme, backed by the Green Hour blog, twitter and facebook pages.

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SAEEC2011 DELEGATE PROFILE Over 500 delegates from across the country attended the SAEEC2011 and represented the following portfolios within the energy market:

Electrical engineering and consulting

Mechanical engineering and consulting

Electrical contracting

Energy management

Environmental sustainability

Measurement, instrumentation and control

Procurement management

Plant and production management

Chemical engineering and consulting The delegates indicated that they were at the time active in the following industry sectors:

Power generation and distribution

Iron and steel

Environmental

Training

Lighting

Pharmaceutical

Mining, quarrying and mineral processing

Petrochemical

Water and waste water

Packaging and bottling

Building construction

Agriculture and forestry

Utilities

Transport and logistics

Utilities

Educational institutions

General manufacturing

Associations/institutions

Government and parastatal

Media, marketing and promotional

EVENT MANAGEMENT

For 6 consecutive years the SAEE’s flagship event, the Southern African Energy Efficiency Convention and Exhibition, has maintained its reputation of being an accessible platform for information dissemination within the energy industry.

Small, medium and large organisations and delegates can network and share knowledge with industry stakeholders on a one-on-one basis. This has been possible through the experience of the organiser, Erika Kruger and her team, whom together have displayed unsurpassed organisational skills, delivering a superior quality event whilst maintaining affordability of participation.

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Opening of the SAEEC2011

ANNUAL BANQUET AND AWARDS CEREMONY

Of The Southern African Association for Energy Efficiency (SAEE)

o major event such as the SAEEC2011 is complete without unwinding with some fun and laughter at the evening’s dinner and dance which marked the grand opening of the Southern

African Energy Efficiency Convention (SAEEC2011), and the SAEE’s Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony. The evening’s

entertainment had a clever Black and White Tongue-in-Cheek twist with South African comedian Joey Rasdien ‘playing’ with the Banquet’s black and white theme allowing the over 200 guests to relax with laughter.

Joey is the epitome of South African comedy today. His endearing stage persona is intellectually absurd, physically hysterical and visually beside himself. Gareth Burley, radio presenter at Kingfisher FM in Nelson Mandela Bay, and host of the SAEE and Kingfisher FM’s radio programme, The Green Hour, introduced guests to the New Age of communication challenging guests to

You’ve Got The Power – Are You Using It.

Revealing mind-boggling statistics of how the younger generation are communicating faster and more efficiently through Social Media – the generation which we are educating, and saving the planet for.

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SAEE ANNUAL ENERGY AWARDS CEREMONY

The Annual Southern African Association for Energy Efficiency (SAEE) Energy Awards Programme recognises new energy companies, new persons that have recently embraced the energy industry, and persons and companies that have made outstanding contributions towards improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions. In 2011, the SAEE also launched the Energy Project of the Year category, which was open to energy efficiency projects within the country that included aspects of energy management and/or renewable energy installations in the residential, commercial or industrial sectors.

The 2011 winners were announced at the Awards Ceremony:

Energy Company of the Year ENERGYWISE MAGNET ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES

Energywise Systems and Magnet Electrical Supplies are listed on the Eskom IDM website as the authorised supplier of 16 different energy efficient showerheads. This collaboration, together with a reputation for providing reliable and efficient products to the residential and commercial markets in South Africa, has afforded the team a performance contract with Eskom for the largest showerhead roll-out in the country to date. This initiative is projected to reduce the demand for energy from the national grid by a whopping 330 GWh, or 110 GWh a year.

Energy Newcomer of the Year INTERNATIONAL SLURRY PUMP SOLUTIONS (ISPS)

The locally developed Phoenix alternative slurry pumping technology is an innovation based on the old concept of transferring energy from pumped water for alternative use, and packaged the concept for slurry pumping applications into an energy efficient engineered solution, suitable for mass production. The Phoenix Slurry Pump saves energy, water, the environment and significant maintenance requirements. Phoenix virtually eliminates

most of the frequently maintained wet-end wear parts used in conventional centrifugal pumping. As ample flow and pressure is delivered by a single Phoenix unit, the need for multiple pumps in-series is eliminated, saving initial investment and installation costs.

Energy Excellence Award GAS MONITORING SOLUTIONS

Already a Da Vinci Technology Top 100 qualifier, and past winner of an SA Stainless Steel Development Association Award for welding, as well as the 2010 Eskom eta Award winner for the

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Industrial Innovation category, Gas Management Solutions proved a worthy winner this year with verified gas savings of 90% through welding invention. Gas Management Solutions uses Shield Gas Economisers to optimise the welding process, paired with accurate flow meters for measurement and smart leak detection methods employing ultrasonic equipment – the result; 90% gas savings, mega MW’s as 60% of the total cost of a cylinder is to produce the gas, much lower emissions due to reduced road transport, and overall good business practice.

Energy Project of the Year POWERTECH IST OTOKON

As the largest industrial Eskom DSM peak clipping project, Powertech IST Otokon’s compressed air project at Goldfields Driefontein had a peak clipping target of 12MW, but it has over-performed by 40% and resulted in avoiding 33t of CO2 emissions. These are only the contracted savings reported through the required Measurement and Verification (M&V), and not the savings in their entirety. The project encompasses an open architecture SCADA system controlling 50 underground valves, instruments, PLC systems, compressor efficiency, compressor controls, all part of an inclusive design process that was followed with the client’s involvement to ensure the successful performance of the system. Goldfields are not only saving energy and the environment but due to the proper design, implementation, measurement and verification of the project installation, the energy savings will be sustained and not diluted over time.

SAEEC2011 Best Double Stand Award ALPHA POWER SOLUTIONS

For two years in a row this award has gone to Alpha Power Solutions, 2011 saw a brand new ‘eye’ catching concept stand that attracted a lot of attention at the SAEEC2011 exhibition.

SAEEC2011 Best Single Stand Award ENERGYWISE

A double-whammy for Energywise in 2011, as the recipients of not only the Energy Company of the Year Award, but also the best single stand at the SAEEC2011 exhibition. An interactive demonstration exhibition that spurred allot of interest from delegates.

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SAEE MEDIA AWARD

Since the inception of the SAEE, Electricity+Control magazine’s Helen Couvaras, religiously supported the initiatives of the Association during its first decade. For this reason, Helen was presented with a Media Award for outstanding support of the SAEE and its endeavours.

SAEE BURSARIES Annually, the SAEE presents 3 bursaries to deserving students in their 2nd or 3rd year of study in the Built Environment. For the 2012 year of study thee commendable applicants were chosen from 51 bursary requests received. Merishka Singh, who was in her 2nd year of study toward a Degree in Town and Regional Planning with the Durban University of Technology (DUT), received her bursary at the SAEE’s Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony in November 2011. Brian Saunders and Sheree Anne Marinus, two 2nd year Bachelor of Architecture students at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), were announced as the 2nd and 3rd successful applicants but

were not able to attend the Ceremony due to examinations. Brain and Sheree Anne were presented with their bursary cheques during ‘live’ interviews with Gareth Burley on the SAEE’s radio programme The Green Hour with Kingfisher FM. All three candidates delivered excellent academic results in their first year of study which demonstrates good work ethic, dedication and determination. The SAEE bursary committee is overwhelmed by the enthusiasm shown toward the energy efficiency cause by these youngsters. The three awardees have been earmarked as persons with great vision for the future of South Africa.

TIA and SAEE brings scholars to SAEEC2011 Two students from Samkelwe Secondary School in Addo, in the rural parts of Eastern Cape, experienced an opportunity of a lifetime by being chosen to attend the Southern African Energy Efficiency Convention (SAEEC2011) in November 2011 at Emperors Palace in Gauteng. Nombuzo Stefaans, a Grade 12 pupil, and Ntombekhaya Matsamko in Grade 11 were rewarded by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) for dedication and potential shown in mathematics and science in High School.