EDF Renewables (South Africa)
Mariana Badenhorst is an experienced professional in renewable energy and project management, currently serving as the Head of Implementation at EDF Renewables (South Africa) since November 2023. Prior to this role, Mariana was the Project Director at TotalEnergies, overseeing wind energy projects in South Africa. Mariana's career includes significant positions such as Contracts Manager at African Clean Energy Developments, where responsibilities included managing the renewable energy portfolio and delivering key solar PV projects, and Project Manager at Nordex/Acciona Windpower, focusing on the EPC management of a large wind farm project. Mariana has a solid foundation in engineering, holding a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering from Stellenbosch University, complemented by diverse experiences in sectors like nuclear engineering and quarry management, which have contributed to a robust project management skill set.
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EDF Renewables (South Africa)
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EDF Renewables (South Africa) is a locally based, fully integrated, independent power producer that develops, finances, builds, owns and operates commercial renewable energy generation facilities. EDF Renewables’ wide expertise in renewable energy technologies—including wind, solar PV, battery storage and hybrid solutions—stems from its parent company, EDF Renouvelables SA, the renewable energy arm of global utility EDF. With offices located in Cape Town and Gqeberha, EDF Renewables provides oversight services for renewable energy projects by managing the projects and their commercial agreements over their entire life cycle. EDF Renewables is a world leader in renewable energy electricity, developing, building and operating clean energy power plants in over 20 countries for ourselves as well as for third parties. EDF Renewables operates in Europe and North America, and is growing its presence regions such as Brazil, China, India, South Africa and the Middle East. Community development is a core part of all EDF Renewables projects, with the developments creating numerous jobs and resulting in key socio-economic development initiatives in the communities they are situated in.