On 17 June 2026, Bowmans and Cresco co-hosted a session aimed at unpacking how data will shape South African Wholesale Energy Market (SAWEM) participation titled, ‘Data Transparency and Trust: What SAWEM Needs to Succeed’.
A range of speakers covered different aspects of this interesting topic. They included:
- Cornel Claasen who spoke on how SAWEM fits within the broader reform and why complexities are emerging around it
- Olga Suchkova who gave guidance on ensuring market confidence, project bankability, and credibility of price signals
- Alexandra Felekis who discussed data transparency and its legal and contractual implications
- Robert Futter who highlighted the increased project complexity for energy consumers
- Grant Ralph who addressed SAWEM trading readiness and moving from theory to daily market participation
- Mark Sims who discussed SAWEM and SAPP integration – lessons, threats and opportunities
