From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report.

Sashnee Moodley:

As the Kruger National Park marks its centenary, a key partnership between renewable energy company Ampli Energy and SANParks has emerged as an important part in efforts to support the Park’s long-term sustainability. Lumkile Nkomfe tells us more.

Lumkile Nkomfe:

A landmark partnership between Ampli Energy, a joint venture between Discovery Green and Sasol, and SANParks introduces grid-based wheeling to transition more than 25% of the Kruger National Park’s yearly electricity consumption to green power. Speaking on the significance of this partnership, Discovery Green executive director Dan Ginsberg says that this investment is key for helping SANParks in their ability to deliver meaningful conservation and sustainability outcomes.

Discovery Green Executive Director Dan Ginsberg…

Lumkile Nkomfe:

In a unique environment like the Kruger National Park, Ginsberg says this partnership provides a vital mechanism to transition to green energy without impacting wildlife conservation.

Discovery Green Executive Director Dan Ginsberg…

Lumkile Nkomfe:

Meanwhile, Sasol business building, strategy and technology executive vice president Dr Sarushen Pillay says that Ampli Energy marks a major pivot for Sasol from being a massive energy consumer to being a green power trader. He explains how the SANParks initiative fits into its new business model.

Sasol Business Building, Strategy and Technology EVP Dr Sarushen Pillay…

Lumkile Nkomfe:

From a SANParks perspective, CEO Hapiloe Sello says that the company’s partnership with Ampli Energy is a vital and necessary step towards ensuring that SANParks continues to focus on its core conversation mandate.

SANParks CEO Hapiloe Sello…

Sashnee Moodley:

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