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from ‘Green Economy Journal Issue 53’
CONSTRUCTION
A CATALYST FOR POWER
Green Economy Journal interviews the new CEO of SAPVIA
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SAPVIA’s new chief executive officer, Dr Rethabile Melamu, is of the view that unlocking largely untapped renewable energy capacity can catalyse the implementation of South Africa’s sustainable development imperatives, invigorate industrial activity and deliver meaningful socio-economic value to its citizens.
“As we celebrate a decade of solar in South Africa, it is fitting that we have at the helm of the association a driven and powerful advocate for renewable energy. Dr Melamu comes to the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) with an outstanding track record of delivery. She will lead the organisation into a new era of growth, focusing our strategic direction and ensuring that our members capitalise on the local and regional solar markets,” comments Wido Schnabel, a managing committee member of SAPVIA since 2013 and chairperson from 2019 to 2022. (The new chairperson is Chanda Nxumalo, who was elected at SAPVIA’s 2022 AGM.)
Dr Melamu brings on-the-ground experience developing sub-national energy, green economy and public sector strategies and policies from inception to implementation.