Phelan Green Energy
Jacques De Villiers is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the renewable energy and finance sectors. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of VIVASOL AFRICA since January 2022, Jacques leverages over a decade of expertise in solar water heating to provide affordable solutions across Africa. Previously, Jacques held the position of Head of Asset Management at Phelan Green Energy, overseeing operations and financial models for solar projects. As the Financial Director and co-founder of Crest Africa (2009-2021), Jacques played a crucial role in product development and the company's financial success before its acquisition. Jacques's career also includes key financial roles at diversos organizations such as JDV Chartered Accountants and O'Grady Coating Manufacturers, along with a solid educational foundation in accounting from the University of Johannesburg and Stellenbosch University.
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Phelan Green Energy
Established in 2005, Phelan Green Energy, under the guidance of founder Paschal Phelan, stands as a global leader in renewable energy, headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. With offices spanning seven countries across four continents, we spearhead sustainable solutions worldwide, ranging from Solar PV and Green Hydrogen to Batteries and Wind Energy. Alongside our esteemed South African subsidiary, Solar Capital, we have collectively developed and installed over 500MWp of solar PV capacity globally. The Phelan Family has developed an owned land portfolio of over 30,000ha to meet its current and future solar and wind site requirements. Our vision is unwavering: to achieve the lowest cost of green energy globally. With a determined team of experienced executives we continuously innovate and mould the future of sustainable energy, pioneering advancements such as green hydrogen production.