David van Berkel

Vp: Head Of Engineering at Mulilo

David van Berkel is a seasoned professional in renewable energy engineering, currently serving as the Director of Solar and BESS Engineering at Mulilo Energy since April 2024. Prior experience includes a tenure as Head of the Engineering Department at Scatec ASA, where responsibility encompassed the global System Engineering team for various renewable technologies, along with directing engineering efforts in the LATAM region. David's earlier roles encompass consulting and engineering positions at RINA, Nugeneration (Pty) Ltd, Aurecon, and Connell Wagner, demonstrating a comprehensive background in electrical engineering and project management. Academically, David holds a Bachelor of Engineering with First Class Honours in Mechatronics from The University of Auckland and a Master of Philosophy in Political Philosophy from the University of Pretoria.

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Mulilo

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Since its establishment in 2008, Mulilo has grown into one of the leading Independent Power Producers (IPP) in Southern Africa. Mulilo has since inception concluded numerous PPA’s in both the Department of Mineral Energy’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP) and with several large corporate energy users. Mulilo currently operates 450MW of wind and solar PV projects, and has a further 500MW of projects under financial close. Having adopted a strategy that aligns with the company’s long term vision, Mulilo has accumulated a pipeline of projects exceeding 25GW, and is now positioned as a key player in the renewable energy sector. Mulilo places strong emphasis on its human capital and prides itself in providing a world class working environment for all its employees, thereby placing huge value on career progression and personal growth. Mulilo is guided by strong ethical principles and adheres to its environmental, social and governance responsibilities.


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