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Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Independent consulting, focusing on business development for sustainable modular integrated green homes in South Africa. These homes aimed to provide affordable and reliable housing solutions for communities without access to clean energy, water, and sanitation.My responsibilities included conducting Carbon Reduction and Energy & Financial Savings Analysis. I oversaw the implementation of eco-friendly technologies like solar photovoltaic rooftop systems, solar water heating, and energy-efficient lighting. I engaged potential clients for solar projects, managed installations, and ensured compliance with regulations.This experience allowed me to combine research, sustainable technology, and community development, contributing positively to the environment and society.

Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

I ventured into holistic wellness, blending my expertise in sustainable homes with a focus on health:-Eco-Wellness Workshops: Crafted engaging workshops that combine energy-saving tips with mindfulness, nurturing both well-being and sustainable living.-Solar Serenity Gardens: Designed serene outdoor spaces that integrate solar power, providing relaxation while showcasing renewable energy.-Green Energy Yoga Retreats: Hosted transformative retreats, merging yoga with insights into sustainable tech, empowering attendees for a greener life.- Managed and employed 7 staff.Through these unique initiatives, I've woven wellness and sustainability, offering guests a path to health while embracing eco-conscious living.

Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Specialist Engineer responsible for Energy Management in the Integrated Demand Management (IDM) Department. Responsible for the identification, testing and approval of new and improved Energy Management Solutions.Residential Solar Water Heating (SWH). As per the President’s directive in 2009, the rollout of 1000 000 SWH must be installed before end of 2014. (This was the largest rollout of Solar Water Heaters in the World)National Technical Advisor/Project Management (MOUs in excess of R1.9 billion) for the SWH Rebate Program. Liaison with various stakeholders’ SWH manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, installers, external consultants (EON), SABS, Deloitte, 3rd parties, Commercial Institute’s/financiers/banks. Carbon Funding (sustainable energy savings 10 years maintenance). Developing Methodologies for SWH rebate incentives. (Utility pays 90% of installed cost, the remainder either comes from carbon fund or the homeowner. Homeowner carbon funding session process.Development of National SWH Installation Guideline: Together with SABS, identifying critical standards for SWH installations and implementation with various stakeholders.SWH Audits: findings presented to installers for remedial actions if required. Review SWH Product SABS Test reports and Assign rebate values: Ensure that Manufacturer or Distributor complies with SABS standards (SANS 6211-1, SANS 1307, SANS 752 etc) for Thermal and Electrical Safety Performance. Rebate is thereafter calculated and allocated per custom SWH Residential/Domestic System.Non-Standard Installations Using Domestic Systems: New property developments required ESKOM SWH rebate funds to be ring-fenced for a defined period. This process required SABS approved SWH systems to be used for hot water generated via Solar to pre-feed a large-scale commercial facility or an industrial process.Industrial and Commercial Solar Water Heating: Integrated Demand Management (IDM) Standard Offer Program (SOP) incentive (Rand/kWh).

South Africa

Solar Photo-Voltaic ESKOM’s Funded Premier Rooftop Projects: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP 17) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Platform. The United Nations Conference Of Parties (COP 17) was held at the Durban ICC in November and December 2011. ESKOM had committed to showcase their contribution towards clean energy generation via alternate clean energy technologies in the renewables and energy efficiency sector. Three commercial buildings were identified to deploy SPV Rooftop namely, the ”Standard Bank” building Kingsmead regional head office in Durban as well the “Standard Bank” Johannesburg regional head office. Growthpoint Properties “Lincoln on the Lake” building in Umhlanga Ridge Durban.Benefits• Diversity and energy security• Substantial public health and economic well-being of current and future generations.• Environmental – Carbon Emissions Reduction• Green Job Creation• Focus on Eskom’s commitment to clean energy generation.• Tapping into free energy source.COP 17 Energy Efficiency Platform• Greening 38 Hotels – LED efficient lighting and Low flow shower heads (LFSH)• Nissan Electric Vehicle – Charge Stations (the first in South Africa)• Durban ICC Precinct – Phillip LED Street Lighting (155 luminaires) (the first in South Africa)• Solar Traffic Lights Durban ICC (First in Durban – Ethekwini Transport Agency (ETA)• Solar Traffic Lights ESKOM Megawatt Park Head-office (First in Johannesburg (Jhb) – Jhb Road Agency (JRA)• 10 000 SWH Social Development, Ethekwini Municipality COP17 allocation.Conference Of Parties (COP) member for ESKOM. Major Flagship projects were show-cased during the COP 17 conference with the ESKOM CEO – Mr Brain Dames and Group Executive – Dr Steve Lennon held during November and December 2011 at the Durban International Conference Centre.Received awards for outstanding performance in “Innovation” as well as “COP 17 Major Projects” Completed in 6 months.

Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Initiation, planning, execution & monitoring of solar pv, heat pump, dual energy & carbon reduction projects.Heat Pump Water Heating (HPWH) Program Management (Industrial and Commercial).HPWH Technical Workgroup, collaboration with SABS: Identify testing methodologies in terms of over-unity energy, Coefficient Of Performance (COP)Energy Audits – Industrial processes identifying existing technologies such as motors, steam heating via coal, HFO etc fired (fossil fuels). HVAC systems. Insulation envelops. Lighting. Data compilation, (utility bills and analysis of tariff)Process Optimisation – Various Industrial clients were consulted with to identify potential energy savings utilising the implementation of cutting-edge technologies. Benefits were theAlstom Dual Energy Boiler (Fuel Switching). Research and Development project were the boiler had two independent energy sources integrated into a single boiler. The first energy source was 6 x 600 kW (3.6MW) of electric elements and the second energy source is Methane Rich Gas. The proof of concept were sold to Tiger brands in Jacobs-Durban, I had since been promoted and had not been able to implement this project. Boiler efficiency Audits. Various Industrial clients were identified to convert their existing fossil fuel fired boiler to electrode (380V) or High Voltage (HV = 11kV) boiler. Alstom Vertical Orientated HV boilers were installed at various sites with a high steam demand footprint. These clients were buying steam based on a certain Rand per ton of steam rate from the Energy Services Company (ESCO)Steam Measurement and Data Analysis. Steam reticulation analysis, transmission insulation audits. Quantify Losses in the pipe insulation and create a business case from energy savings (usually a 3-to-4-month payback period to repair steam leaks and insulation losses). Develop and implement a solution for steam data remote monitoring.Reasons for Leaving: Promotion Position – Senior Engineer – Renewable Energies

Durban Area, South Africa

Energy measurement, verification, analysis and reporting for insights and decision-making purposesDevelopment and Testing of Solutions to the Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial customer Segments, specialising in product development in the Industrial Segment, viz.Industrelek.Steam Metering: Manage the steam measurement and analysis for various ESKOM’s key industrial customers/clients. Measurement, Verification and analysis of downloaded data via steam logging equipment. Energy Management Training: Modulised energy management training commenced at the ESKOM Leadership and Development Centre. The various modules were facilitated by Prof Ian Lane from the North-West University and the Energy Training Foundation.

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Strengths of Material Engineering Mathematics Thermodynamics Greatest Achievement: Build an entire Baja Motor Vehicle.

National Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

Matric With Engineering Drawing, Electronics And Physics