As South Africa advances towards a more open and competitive electricity market, the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has launched the SAWEM School to equip market participants with all they need to know.
The NTCSA highlights that certification from the SAWEM School will be compulsory for market entry.
The SAWEM School provides a structured, three-days-per-month programme that combines theoretical insight with practical simulations. The objective is to prepare independent power producers (IPPs), aggregators, traders, large customers and other stakeholders for participation in the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM).
“The SAWEM School is your launchpad into the competitive electricity market,” said Keith Bowen, Senior Manager: Market Operations at NTCSA. “It’s a key step towards building a knowledgeable, compliant and capable participant base.”
Certification from the SAWEM School will be compulsory for market entry, in line with the SAWEM requirements. Only those who complete the programme will be eligible to operate in the SAWEM market once it is live.
The curriculum includes:
- In-depth understanding of market roles and responsibilities
- Practical training on dispatch, gate closure and balancing mechanisms
- Financial settlement, credit requirements and risk management
- Real-world case studies led by NTCSA experts.
“Our priorities are to ensure system integrity and the readiness of participants. SAWEM School plays an important role in achieving both,” Bowen added.
The school forms part of NTCSA’s commitment to creating a stable, fair and efficient electricity market that supports economic growth and energy sustainability.
For more information visit: www.ntcsa.co.za
