With the emergence of variable renewable energy sources, such as solar photovoltaics and wind power, flexibility requirements in the power system are generally increasing. Energy storage solution costs and technical shortcomings are seen as one of the main disadvantages for the incorporation of variable renewable energies on a large scale. This panel addresses the dynamics of the Energy Storage Market by looking at both the technical viability and economic viability of different Energy storage solutions as well as public and government reactions to these options.

This hour long Panel discussion tackled the controversial Issue of Nuclear Energy in South Africa. This group of individual had to answer to some tough audience questions on government censorship as well as the true costs of nuclear both environmentally and economically.

Panelists include Group 5 Director of Construction-Mr. Des Muller, Areva Managing Director-Dr. Yves Gauenon, Lesedi Nuclear Services Development Manager-Mr. Shane Pereira,Rosatum regional Vice President–Mr Victor Polikarkov,and Mr Gaopalelwe Santswere.