Energy Grand Challenge Wind Energy RD Wind Energy

Energy Grand Challenge Wind Energy R&D Wind Energy Seminar Gallagher Estate 28 September 2010

OUTLINE • Strategic Context and Goals • Proposed Approach • Interventions – R&D initiatives and Projects • Technology localization

Strategic Context: Vision To develop and harness technological capabilities that will support a globally competitive South African energy industry, which will in turn help ensure universal access to modern energy services for all South Africans, support sustainable economic growth, and contribute to protection of the environment

Strategic Context: Goals • Develop and demonstrate alternative technologies that may contribute to: – Diversifying energy resources away from fossil fuels towards low carbon sources. – Reducing the energy intensity of the economy. • Develop the technological capabilities that will contribute to leveraging our comparative advantage in natural resources that have a potential contribution to the energy mix.

Proposed Approach Distribution/Con version Key Focus Areas Sources Renewables Energy Efficiency Fuel Cells Nuclear Solar and Wind Energy Saving Fischer Tropsch Coal Critical success factors Intelligent Grids End Use Propulsion Systems Green Transport Human Capital Development Infrastructure and technology platforms International partnerships Influencing policy options

Interventions

Wind Energy Interventions • Wind Energy Spoke (UCT/US) – Research and development activities (modelling, permanent magnet, storage etc) – Human Capital Development • Wind Atlas – Capabilities for the next phase • Industrial strategy (under development) – Chapter on R&D (axis, late generation, materials, etc) • Certification and testing – Exploratory (investigate the feasibility) • EU Projects – Hybrid systems – Pilot • Technology localization

PROTOCOL FOR DST ENGAGEMENT IN LOCALISATION INITIATIVES Identification of Technology Products Supplier Development Plan (SDP) Supplier Networks (vertical and horizontal) Stage Gate Analysis ·Technology Capability Analysis ·Gap Analysis Monitor, Evaluate, & Review TAP Implementation Cost/ benefit Analysis Develop Strategic Partnerships Product-Market. Technology Combinations Strategic Choice (Drivers for Competitive Advantage) · Existing Framework within CSDP · DST Technology Localisation Plan Technology Assistance Package (TAP)

Technology localization – DST Role • Identification of Technology Localisation Opportunities (Strategic) • Supplier Network Development (technology related) • Benchmarking & Technology Capability Assessments (systems development) • Inter-Governmental Partnerships and Joint Planning • Regional Government Support for Localisation • Technology Assistance Package (TAP) – mobilisation of resources

Conclusion • Knowledge based economy – HCD – Platforms • Wind Energy Spoke Program • Technology localization • RE Projects

Thank You

COC Positioning in the NSI Industry Local & exports Basic R&D Human Capital science Technology Product/ Application Co. Cs DOE/NRF DST HCD Strategies TIA/ VC’s / IDC/ DBSA etc

Strategic Context: Mission To address and inform national imperatives and policies through stimulating a sustainable energy technology capability, growing human capital, and applying scientific knowledge for addressing our socio-economic needs.

Strategic Context: Objectives (1) • Develop the requisite human capital to champion the vision • Developing the required energy platforms • Using international partnerships to enhance our energy capabilities • Informing policy decisions relating to energy options for the country

Strategic Context: Objectives (2) • Developing local cost competitive hydrogen energy in the energy mix • Advancing the adoption of renewable and alternative energy • Creating an innovative energy management system that empowers end users

Strategic Context: Objectives (3) • Advancing South African capabilities in energy efficient technologies • Harnessing and developing leading edge South African energy technology capabilities • Ensuring socio-economic value is captured from technology development

SOUTH AFRICAN ENERGY SYSTEM Oil Refineries Natural Gas Petro. SA Sasol Rail Road Pipeline Liquid Fuels Gas Sasol Coal “Washery” Transmission Wires Electricity Koeberg Biomass SUPPLY Export Coal Eskom and Others Hydro Nuclear Road/Rail Person/Road TRANSFORM TRANSPORT Wood END USE