Enel Green Power: Empowering people and powering businesses in SA

Enel Green Power: empowering people and powering businesses in SA

Since 2011, Enel Green Power South Africa (EGP South Africa) has become one of the leading providers of renewable energy in the country, producing more than 1,2 GW of renewable energy, representing approximately 20% of the market share in the country. In addition to making an impact via its enterprise development (ED) and socio-economic development (SED) programmes, it recently concluded a 220MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a private o -taker and is in negotiations to provide clean energy to several other commercial and industrial clients.

Since 2011, Enel Green Power South Africa (EGP South Africa) has become one of the leading providers of renewable energy in the country, producing more than 1,2 GW of renewable energy, representing approximately 20% of the market share in the country. In addition to making an impact via its enterprise development (ED) and socio-economic development (SED) programmes, it recently concluded a 220MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a private o -taker and is in negotiations to provide clean energy to several other commercial and industrial clients.

With a robust pipeline of projects, the capability to o er innovative, tailor-made solutions to the commercial and industrial market, over 1,7 GW of managed capacity, the company continues to consolidate its position as a leader in the renewables industry in South Africa. Forecasts shared by the International Energy Agency (IEA) note that renewable energy providers have a pivotal role to play in achieving the African development goal of 100 GW installed power by 2030. Enel Green Power understands the impo ance of inclusivity, and that having a vested interest in the communities it operates in is necessary to help to achieve this goal.

With a robust pipeline of projects, the capability to o er innovative, tailor-made solutions to the commercial and industrial market, over 1,7 GW of managed capacity, the company continues to consolidate its position as a leader in the renewables industry in South Africa. Forecasts shared by the International Energy Agency (IEA) note that renewable energy providers have a pivotal role to play in achieving the African development goal of 100 GW installed power by 2030. Enel Green Power understands the impo ance of inclusivity, and that having a vested interest in the communities it operates in is necessary to help to achieve this goal.

This is why the business is commi ed to providing meaningful socio-economic and enterprise development programmes, preferential procurement and job creation within the communities surrounding each of its 12 projects in South Africa. It has implemented several initiatives aimed at encouraging local businesses to supply goods and services at its operations and projects.

This is why the business is commi ed to providing meaningful socio-economic and enterprise development programmes, preferential procurement and job creation within the communities surrounding each of its 12 projects in South Africa. It has implemented several initiatives aimed at encouraging local businesses to supply goods and services at its operations and projects.

To date, the company has invested R140.3 million across various ED and SED programmes. This is made up of a total estimated ED spend of R35.1 million and estimated SED spend of R105.2 million. “Our investment in people is paramount, as we know it is through people that we can power the continent,” says Manuele Ba isti, Country Manager at Enel Green Power South Africa.

To date, the company has invested R140.3 million across various ED and SED programmes. This is made up of a total estimated ED spend of R35.1 million and estimated SED spend of R105.2 million. “Our investment in people is paramount, as we know it is through people that we can power the continent,” says Manuele Ba isti, Country Manager at Enel Green Power South Africa.

ED programmes – the purchase of equipment, funding, training and skills transfer enable the growth of businesses and new SMMEs. Funding of salaries during challenging periods such as the Covid-19 pandemic was provided as well.

ED programmes – the purchase of equipment, funding, training and skills transfer enable the growth of businesses and new SMMEs. Funding of salaries during challenging periods such as the Covid-19 pandemic was provided as well.

SED programmes in education and skills development – these include a Bursary Programme for underprivileged learners, as well as a stipend and student council provided by a registered bursary management agency. After-school programmes provide extra classes, and career development teaches pupils about IT and Coding.

SED programmes in education and skills development – these include a Bursary Programme for underprivileged learners, as well as a stipend and student council provided by a registered bursary management agency. After-school programmes provide extra classes, and career development teaches pupils about IT and Coding.

SED programmes in Social Welfare – Free Wi-Fi is provided so that communities always have access to the internet, and IT hubs are also funded. Nutrition programmes provide wholesome nutrition to learners and educators, and spo s elds and gyms ensure that pupils can bene t from extramural activities.

SED programmes in Social Welfare – Free Wi-Fi is provided so that communities always have access to the internet, and IT hubs are also funded. Nutrition programmes provide wholesome nutrition to learners and educators, and spo s elds and gyms ensure that pupils can bene t from extramural activities.

SED Healthcare initiatives – these include health promotion programmes and wellness centres, and also provided health care PPE during the pandemic.

SED Healthcare initiatives – these include health promotion programmes and wellness centres, and also provided health care PPE during the pandemic.

“For us at Enel Green Power, sustainability not only applies to the renewable energy we provide, but to the people whose lives we are changing, business owners we are empowering, students we are upskilling, and health we are restoring, all in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We will continue to grow our ED and SED programmes to ensure that we play a meaningful role in transforming our world; choosing a be er tomorrow,” concludes Ba isti.

“For us at Enel Green Power, sustainability not only applies to the renewable energy we provide, but to the people whose lives we are changing, business owners we are empowering, students we are upskilling, and health we are restoring, all in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We will continue to grow our ED and SED programmes to ensure that we play a meaningful role in transforming our world; choosing a be er tomorrow,” concludes Ba isti.