Marking a crucial step for the successful implementation of wind energy in South Africa, Deputy Minister of Energy, Ms Barbara Thompson will launch the first verified Numerical Wind Atlas for South Africa on Tuesday, 13 March 2012.
The immediate objectives of this Numerical Wind Atlas are to improve knowledge and quality of wind resource assessment methods and tools, as well as to ensure availability of tools and data for planning and application for wind farm developments, offâgrid electrification and extreme wind studies.
The Deputy Minister will be joined by amongst others, the Ambassador of Denmark in South Africa, Dan E Frederiksen and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Resident Coordinator, Agostinho Zacarias.
Date: Tuesday, 13 March
Time: 9h30 to 11h00
Where: River Club, Liesbeek Parkway, Observatory, Cape Town
Directions: (http://riverclub.co.za/contact-us/)
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover this important event.
Please RSVP to:
Johannes Mokobane
Tel: 012 444 4612
Cell: 082 7663674
E-mail: johannes.mokobane@energy.gov.za
For media and interview scheduling:
For the Ministry of energy
Thandiwe Maimane
Tel: 012 444 4256
Cell: 082 450 8591
E-mail: Mediadesk@energy.gov.za
Mr Harry Masenya
Media Liaison Officer
Cell: 071 360 2892
Launch of first verified Numerical Wind Atlas for South Africa
