Invitation: Webinar: Preparing for the Implementation of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM)
Dear Colleague
You, your friends, colleagues and all interested persons are cordially invited to attend an EE Business Intelligence webinar entitled:
Preparing for the Implementation of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM)
Date: Tuesday 9 September 2025.
Time: 10h00 to 12h30 SA time (GMT+2).
Platform: Zoom Webinar 1000.
Cost: Free-of-charge, all welcome.
Register to attend the webinar here
Hosted by: EE Business Intelligence
Supported by: NTCSA, Cresco, SOLA Group, NOA Group, Webber Wentzel and Bredesen Consulting
Presenters
- Opening keynote speaker:Keith Bowen, Eskom NTCSA.
- Presenter 1:Bronwyn Timm, SOLA Group.
- Presenter 2:Olga Suchkova, Cresco.
- Presenter 3:Andrew Taylor, NOA Group.
- Presenter 4: Jason van der Poel, Webber Wentzel.
- Wrap-up and takeaways: Hans-Arild Bredesen, Bredesen Consulting.
Background and concept
South Africa stands on the brink of a major electricity market reform with the planned launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) initially planned for 1 April 2026. This pivotal shift toward a competitive, transparent and independent electricity trading platform offers both challenges and opportunities for generators, licensed traders, large industrial users and mining operations.
This EE Business Intelligence webinar brings together key experts and stakeholders to unpack the SAWEM roadmap, regulatory and technical milestones, and the operational changes required for market readiness. Central to the discussion will be the importance of accurate energy forecasting, robust metering and reporting systems, and preparedness for balancing market obligations.
The webinar will also explore how flexible demand and dispatchable generation can unlock new revenue streams under SAWEM. With growing shares of variable renewable generation, the ability to respond dynamically to market signals – whether through load shifting, demand response or Virtual Power Plants – will be critical for competitiveness and system stability.
Participants will gain insights into the practical steps required to prepare for participation in SAWEM, including IT systems integration, energy market literacy, contracting strategies and regulatory compliance.
Join us to engage with thought leaders and market pioneers on the frontlines of South Africa’s energy transition – and prepare your organisation for the realities of a liberalised electricity market.
Format
This will be a 2.5-hour webinar conducted on the Zoom Webinar 1000 platform, which can accommodate up to 1000 concurrent participants/attendees. After an opening keynote address to contextualise the topic, four expert presenters will each have 20-minute slots to present on various aspects of the subject of the webinar, followed a wrap-up with key takeaways. Thereafter there will be a 30-minute open discussion and Q & A session, before closure.
Target audience
- Policy makers, government officials, regulators and standards bodies.
- Leaders and decision makers in business, manufacturing, industry and mining.
- Engineers, technologists, technicians and ICT professionals.
- Development finance institutions, commercial banks, investment funds and financiers.
- Renewable energy IPPs, developers and EPCs.
- Electricity generators, transmission system operators, market operators and distributors
- Municipalities, electricity utilities, Eskom and other state-owned enterprises.
- Economic, legal, financial, accounting, consulting and planning professionals.
- Organised labour, NGOs and civil society.
- Universities, researchers and academia.
Programme
10h00 – 10h05: Welcome and housekeeping: Chris Yelland.
10h05 – 10h20: Opening address: Keith Bowen, Eskom NTCSA.
10h20 – 10h40: Presenter 1: Bronwyn Timm, SOLA Group.
10h40 – 11h00: Presenter 2: Olga Suchkova, Cresco.
11h00 – 11h10: Comfort break.
11h10 – 11h30: Presenter 3: Andrew Taylor, NOA Group.
11h30 – 11h50: Presenter 4: Jason van der Poel, Webber Wentzel.
11h50 – 12h00: Wrap-up and conclusions: Hans-Arild Bredesen, Bredesen Consulting.
12h00 – 12h28: Q & A session: Facilitated by Chris Yelland.
12h28 – 12h30: Thanks and closure: Chris Yelland.
