Future of Africa's energy in spotlight at conference and expo

Rapid growth and development in sub-Saharan Africa is driving the demand for more widespread and reliable electricity. Where there is demand, there is opportunity and the POWER-GEN Africa and Renewable Energy World Africa exhibitions and conferences will unpack and showcase these opportunities, focusing on all aspects of the power and renewables industries and bringing together the world's leading experts, equipment suppliers and power infrastructure developers.

Free entry to expo

Visit the sold-out exhibition where South Africa's and the world's leading players in the power industry will demonstrate and discuss their products and services. CLICK HERE to register online before 6 November 2012 and receive free entry to the expo. For a full list of exhibitors visit www.powergenafrica.com.

Secure your seat at the coalface of the conference that will lead Africa to the realisation of 'Global Technology for Local Solutions.' Consisting of three tracks - strategic, technical and renewable - this conference will highlight and strategise the energy future for sub-Saharan Africa. CLICK HERE for more programme information and discounted early bird registration, before 9 October 2012.

Tour to power stations

Gain rare insight into South Africa's power generation industry with a technical tour to Kendal and Kusile power stations on Monday, 5 November 2012. Constructed in 1982, Kendal is presently the world's largest coal-fired power station, a position it will relinquish to newcomer Kusile, when that station is completed in 2018. CLICK HERE for information on the tour.

POWER-GEN Africa and Renenwable Energy World Africa are owned and organised by the PennWell International Power Group, a 100 year old company with international offices in the UK, Russia and the USA. The combined event has been awarded a pre-validation by the SAIEE of 2.5 CPD credits. CLICK HERE for more information on PennWell.

For further information, go to www.powergenafrica.com.