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WSSD: Renewable Energy Round Table Seminar,
28 August 2002, Johannesburg
The Minister of Minerals and Energy, Ms Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
is hosting the Renewable Energy Round table Seminar
on Wednesday, 28 August 2002 from
9:00 to 14:00 at Eskom Conference Centre in Midrand.
The Seminar will focus on the current status of renewable
energy around the globe, barriers to the implementation
of renewable energy technologies and responses as well
as comments from panellists , which will be used to
inform the World summit on Sustainable Development.
It is envisaged
that the seminar will establish useful lessons in and
add impetus to the implementation of renewable energy
at a global level. Dr Habtetsion from Kenya and Prof.
Davidson from EDRC will be providing the African perspective
on Renewable Energy.
The conference comes at a time when the Department
of Minerals and Energy has just released the draft White
Paper on the Promotion of Renewable Energy and Clean
Energy Development in South Africa. The draft White
Paper incorporates a framework of financial, legal and
institutional
mechanisms to support the Renewable Energy programme.
This will enable the environment to provide a climate
of certainty about Government's intentions for both
international investors and potential stakeholders in
the South African Renewable Energy Industry.
Minister Mlambo-Nguka will also launch the Solar Dish
Sterling at 12:30 at the Development Bank of South Africa
(DBSA). The Solar Dish Sterling is a joint venture between
the DBSA and Eskom and it has been endorsed by the
Department of Minerals and Energy.
Date: Wednesday, 28 August 2002
Issued By: Department of Minerals and Energy
Communication Chief Directorate
Enquiries:
Mr Kanyo Gqulu
Chief Director: Communication/Ministerial Spokesperson
Tel: 012 317 9537
Cell: 083 293 3377
E-mail: yonelas@mepta.pwv.gov.za
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