Women Dominate the African Utility Week Industry Awards in Cape Town This Year
Summary
Former South African President Nelson Mandela’s personal assistant, Zelda la Grange, delivered an inspiring guest keynote address with charming anecdotes of working with and for the legendary anti-apartheid activist and politician.Not just making examples for the next generation of women to follow, but doing it safely.” So said James van der Walt, CEO of Solar Turtle, who accepted the award at the gala dinner on Wednesday night.So women must rise up and begin to speak.”Outstanding Contribution Award: PowerWinner:Charlotte Aubin-Kalaidjian, Founding Partner, GreenWish Partners, France, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire & NigeriaYoung Energy LeaderWinner:Fatima Oyiza Ademoh, Founder & CEO, Ajima Youth Empowerment Foundation, NigeriaTechnology of the YearWinner:Solar Turtle, South Africa“What is really unique about Solar Turtle are the safety features for women working in high crime rate areas such as informal settlements, rural communities or war-torn countries of the world.Not just making examples for the next generation of women to follow, but doing it safely.” So said James van der Walt, CEO of Solar Turtle, who accepted the award at the gala dinner on Wednesday night.Deal of the YearWinner:100MW Kathu Solar Park Project, Engie, South AfricaPower Utility of the YearWinner:Ethiopian Electric Power, EthiopiaOutstanding contribution award: WaterWinner:Philip Gichuki, Managing Director, Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, KenyaWater Utility of the YearWinner:Lilongwe Water Board, MalawiLarge Scale Renewable Energy Project (10MW+)Winner:Bokpoort CSP Power Plant, ACWA Power, ACWA POWER, South AfricaSmall-Scale Sustainable Energy Project (under 5MW)Winner:Stortemelk Hydro, Renewable Energy Holdings, South AfricaFor more information about the people, projects and companies that were winners this year, go to the event website.Industry supportMore than 170 entries were received for the African Utility Week Industry Awards.Huawei, the well-known global information and telecommunication giant, was the lead sponsor this year while other supporting partners were Aberdare, Eaton, Enel, ESI Africa, KPMG, Lucy Electric, SBS Tanks, Standard Bank, Steinmüller Africa.Leading water and energy platformAfrican Utility Week is organised by Spintelligent, a multi-award-winning exhibition and conference producer across the continent in the infrastructure, real estate, energy, mining, agriculture and education sectors.