About us
Eden Renewables is an international developer of renewables and energy storage with a GW-scale pipeline of utility, community, and commercial and industrial solar, wind and battery projects in the UK; USA; South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa through our partner GridX Africa.
Our founders have worked in the solar industry since 2010, while the Eden team has been developing solar projects together since 2013, initially as the award-winning UK company Solstice Renewables, setting up Eden Renewables in 2017.
Eden has built on its management team’s extensive development experience, pioneering an innovative, unique, sustainable approach to global solar development and setting industry-leading standards for:
Biodiversity and ecological enhancement
Continuing agricultural use
Community and educational benefits
Based in Johannesburg, Eden Renewables SA is working on a pipeline of solar, wind, battery storage and behind-the meter projects across South Africa. The company is committed to an ethical, transparent, environmentally sustainable supply chain.
Who we are
Eden Renewables Group
Harry Lopes,
CEO
Experienced renewable energy developer with a strong finance and farming background
GIOVANNI MARUCA,
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Wealth of experience in renewable project development and digital media management
Ross Wolhuter,
Head of development
Specialist in utility-scale solar projects development and management, with 14+ years experience
CHalker kansteiner,
ceo, grid x
Comprehensive experience in commercial and industrial solar-battery projects
Eden Renewables SA
Greg meneses,
country MANAGER
Skilled in African project development, notably Black Rhino Group, SEACOM and Gautrain Rapid Rail
EGMONT OTTERMANN,
HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT
Certified Energy Manager and co-author of emissions standards framework for SABS
simon stockil,
land manager
Broad experience managing strategic partnerships to create sustainable growth and regenerative impact, bridging farming & renewable energy.
philipo mollel,
project manager
Technical & Commercial Project Manager experienced in finance and data management
MAX HENDERSON,
PROJECT manager
Experienced in managing projects through the development process at both distribution and transmission level
EDDMOUND SHIRONGO,
PROJECT ENGINEER
Renewable Energy specialist with expertise in mini-grids, utility projects, commercial & industrial PV systems, BESS
SIMON KIMALi,
senior analyst
Corporate and Project Finance Analyst, specialising in project development, deal structuring and capital raising
