Energy Grand Challenge -Wind Energy R&D

Wind Energy SeminarGallagher 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.

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Interventions

Centres of Competence Research Chairs Pilots and demonstrations Hydrogen and fuel cells 2nd generation bio-fuels Renewable energy hybrid

systems Solar energy Clean coal Bio-fuels Clean fuels/Bio-fuels Energy planning and

modeling Solar for MeerKAT

Advanced battery Nuclear and radiation sciences

Advanced battery manufacturing

Wind Nuclear waste Joule electric vehicle Alternative propulsion systems

Radiation protection and safety

Electrical bicycle

Energy efficiency and demand side management

Carbon Modular Fischer Tropsch plant

Renewable energy hub Energy system transformation

Off grid electrification of rural schools

Wind powered electricity Smart grid

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 Supplier

Development Plan (SDP)

Existing Framework within CSDP DST Technology Localisation Plan

Identification of Technology Products

Supplier Networks(vertical and horizontal)

Stage Gate Analysis

Technology Capability Analysis Gap Analysis

Product-Market-Technology

Combinations

Strategic Choice (Drivers for Competitive Advantage)

Technology Assistance Package (TAP)

Develop Strategic Partnerships

Cost/ benefit Analysis

Monitor, Evaluate, & Review TAP

Implementation

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

science Product/

ApplicationTechnology

Basic R&DBasic R&DHuman CapitalHuman Capital

IndustryIndustryLocal & exportsLocal & exports

DOE/NRFDOE/NRFDST HCD StrategiesDST HCD Strategies

TIA TIA/ VC’s / IDC/ DBSA etcTIA TIA/ VC’s / IDC/ DBSA etc

CoCs

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

SUPPLY TRANSFORM TRANSPORT END USE

Oil

Natural Gas

Coal

Gas

ElectricityEskom

and Others

Coal

PetroSA

Export

Sasol

Road/Rail

Pipeline

Oil Refineries RailRoad

Pipeline

LiquidFuels

Biomass WoodPerson/Road

HydroNuclear

Transmission Wires

“Washery”

Koeberg

Sasol

SOUTH AFRICAN ENERGY SYSTEM