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Hilary Campbell appointed as General Manager for Renewables and Energy Storage at NEC XON
Hilary Campbell
Projects , brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the renewable energy sector to her new role . energy mergers and acquisitions to becoming a renewable energy specialist in 2010 .
NEC XON announced the appointment of Hilary Campbell as the new General Manager for Renewables and Energy Storage . Campbell , who takes over from Herman Viljoen , now GM of Strategic
Campbell has been familiar with NEC XON since 2013 and has long admired the company ’ s growth in the energy sector , both locally and across Africa . She views NEC XON ’ s ability to support projects in regions where local suppliers lack the technical skills or financing as a unique opportunity to advance renewable energy , particularly in projects incorporating BESS , Battery Energy Storage System and EPC , Engineering , Procurement , and Construction services .
By working closely with NEC Corporation and NEC Energy Solutions , NEC XON has gained immense experience in the BESS market over the last decade , with NEC ’ s installed base of over 1GW BESS .
Campbell pivoted from being a corporate lawyer specialising in technology and
She used her engineering and renewable energy qualifications to advise on early-stage solar and wind projects in South Africa and across the African continent .
“ Her impeccable timing in aligning with the emergence of the first three IPP programmes allowed her to gain extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of renewable projects , from technical and legal to financial , by working on many of them for funders and developers .”
“ This launched her into the substantial renewable energy and storage sector as an overall project adviser and technical consultant to a myriad of companies , banks , developers , and consultancies ,” says Magnus Coetzee , Executive Infrastructure and Energy at NEC XON .
Ghana based Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology announces 6th MEST Africa Challenge
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of
Technology , MEST Africa , in collaboration with the Norwegian Embassy , announced the launch of the 6th edition of the MEST Africa Challenge , MAC . This year ’ s challenge seeks to identify and support exceptional AgriTech entrepreneurs who are addressing critical agricultural challenges in West Africa .
In the rapidly evolving world of AgriTech , innovation needs the right conditions to flourish . While many African entrepreneurs possess bold visions , they often face challenges in accessing the necessary resources and networks to bring their ideas to fruition . MAC 2024 is here to bridge that gap , offering startups the opportunity to Find Their Soil by providing critical support , funding , and mentorship .
Find Your Soil is a call to action for AgriTech innovators to discover the ideal environment where their vision can flourish . Through the
MEST Africa Challenge , we aim to support this ecosystem by providing the necessary resources , visibility , and strategic support for these entrepreneurs to thrive ,” said Ashwin Ravichandran , Portfolio Advisor , MEST Africa .
MEST Africa is committed to fostering job creation and economic growth across the continent through software entrepreneurship . By offering specialised technology entrepreneurial training and investment opportunities , the organisation empowers Africa ’ s brightest minds to build and scale impactful businesses .
The MEST Africa Challenge 2024 , centred on the AgriTech sector , is open to startups from key West African markets , including Benin , Cabo Verde , Côte d ’ Ivoire , Gambia , Ghana , Guinea , Guinea-Bissau , Liberia , Mauritania , Nigeria , Senegal , Sierra Leone , Mali , and Togo .
The winning startup will receive $ 50,000 in equity funding along with access to MEST ’ s extensive global network , unlocking valuable partnerships , mentorship , and investment opportunities to accelerate their growth and global presence .
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