Our Flagship Programmes
Transforming South Africa’s energy landscape through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
SANEDI Energy Efficiency and DSM Hub
The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management (DSM) Hub was established in 2010 and focuses on accelerating energy-efficient solutions across various sectors. Through cutting-edge R&D and industry partnerships, the Hub seeks to optimize energy usage, reduce carbon footprints, and strengthen South Africa’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable power.
Tracking & Monitoring Supply
Leveraging IoT and cloud-based analytics to monitor supply, demand, and environmental variables in real time.
Renewables Integration & VPPs
Ensuring seamless integration of renewables, demand response mechanisms, and virtual power plants (VPPs).
Energy Economics & Forecasting
Applying data-driven methods to forecast energy demand, model economic impacts, and guide policy.
Asset Management Health
Employing data analytics to assist municipalities to improve the performance of electrical network health (www.asset-check.com).
ESKOM EPEP Smart Asset Management
In partnership with ESKOM, the EPEP (Electric Power Engineering Programme) Smart Asset Management initiative strives to modernize South Africa’s largest energy utility. Through digital twinning, advanced analytics, and enhanced security measures, the programme addresses infrastructure challenges and paves the way for reliable, low-carbon electricity.
Digital Twinning & Transformation
Creating virtual replicas of electrical infrastructure to optimize maintenance and upgrade schedules.
Secure & Private Energy Trading
Enhancing transaction integrity and data security, ensuring reliable energy markets and improved asset management.
Green Hydrogen Research & Skills
Our Green Hydrogen Research programme is at the forefront of clean fuel technologies. By collaborating with leading companies like Bambili Energy, we develop and refine turquoise and green hydrogen generation methods, train the next generation of hydrogen experts, and establish reliable monitoring protocols for fuel cell systems.
Turquoise & Green Hydrogen
Exploring innovative pathways to produce cleaner hydrogen, minimizing environmental impact and boosting sustainability.
Skills Development
Partnering with Bambili Energy to equip future leaders, fostering a robust hydrogen workforce and ecosystem.
Condition Monitoring
Deploying advanced sensors and analytics to ensure optimal performance and longevity of fuel cell systems.