Energy Group
Jason Fairhurst is a Senior Project Manager at Energy Group (Pty) Ltd, specializing in alternative energy projects with a focus on industrial Solar PV, Wind, and Natural Gas since January 2018. Prior experience includes roles as a Renewable Energy Engineer at the Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies (CRSES), Head of Operations at Sustainable Brothers & Sisters, and Facilitator at Plant the Seed Education. Jason Fairhurst holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic Engineering, both from Stellenbosch University, where academic achievements include graduating Cum Laude and completing a BEng with a final year average of 73%. Additional experience encompasses design engineering at SolarTurtle and internships at Festo and Eskom.
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• Specialist advisor and investor in industrial clean energy projects in Southern Africa • Experience across energy strategy formulation, project feasibility, development, construction, funding and asset management • Solar PV, Wind, Storage and Natural Gas focus • On-site and wheeled power on self-funded and PPA basis • Energy Group is a Level 4 BBBEE contributor & 25% black women owned. LOCAL MARKET KNOWLEDGE • Detailed knowledge of local energy user challenges and needs based on sector experience over >10 years • In-depth analytics and perspectives on SA energy market trends - current and future including funding landscape TRACK RECORD OF DELIVERY • Experience working with regulators and success obtaining licences and approvals • Knowledge of what it takes to enhance value from clean energy projects and track record of delivery EXPERIENCED TEAM • Experienced team of energy and financial professionals with >40 years experience in renewable and conventional fuels • >1.2GW of renewable energy under development in South Africa and 14 utility scale projects delivered