Mark Sims
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Afrikaans Professional working proficiency
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Experience
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Solarcentury Africa
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United Kingdom
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Services for Renewable Energy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Executive
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Independent
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South Africa
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Independent Consultant
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Apr 2018 - Present
A seasoned energy professional with over 30 years’ experience in the electricity sector spanning energy regulation, electricity cross-border trade, negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), grid planning, tariff and pricing methodologies and business development up to Senior Management level 14 years experience working in the SADC region and participated as a member of Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) sub-committees and working groups. Excellent insight into the electricity sector across the SADC region (policy, regulation, electricity trading, tariff structures and designs, transmission infrastructure, power balances, etc.), which will enable the provision of support across the value chain to governments, utilities, regulators, IPPs and customers/off-takers. Show less
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Ignite Energy Projects
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Johannesburg Area, South Africa
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Business Development
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Apr 2018 - Oct 2019
Ignite Energy is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) Development company active across Africa in hybrid thermal (HFO, Diesel), solar and Battery Energy Storage solutions. We serve the utility, mining and industrial sectors. Ignite Energy is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) Development company active across Africa in hybrid thermal (HFO, Diesel), solar and Battery Energy Storage solutions. We serve the utility, mining and industrial sectors.
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Senior Manager International Trader
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Jan 2006 - Apr 2018
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Education
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University of Johannesburg
BSC Hons Energy Studies (cum laude) -
UNISA
Bachelor's Degree, B Com Management Accounting -
UNISA SBL
Management Development Programme, General Management -
Wits Technikon
NHD Electrical Engineering (H/C), Heavy Current