ABOUT MPOWER
MPower is an initiative and division of the Moolman Group – a distinguished property investment enterprise that owns and manages property portfolios across South Africa and abroad.
The business was conceptualised in 2022 to leverage the existing experience and skills that was built up within Moolman Group after the development of 50MWp of Solar PV Rooftop installations on the Moolman Group’s property portfolio dating back to 2014. It was subsequently formalised in early 2023 to harness the current opportunity that exists due to the current South African energy crisis.
Core Business
Solar Plants
We develop behind the meter embedded as well as large scale wheeling plants. Renewable energy plants are generally developed on existing electrical infrastructure and sold directly to secured off-takers behind the meter or wheeled to customers via the system operator’s grid. The majority of our renewable energy plants consist of ground mount Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage solutions.
Partner with off taker
Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)
A PPA is a contract between a off-taker (usually Eskom, a municipality, or a licensed power trader or end user) and a independent power producer (IPP). The contract parties agree on the delivery of power for a agreed period and rate per kilo-watt hour (KWh) – typically 20 years.
Wheeling
The term “Wheeling Agreement” refers to an agreement for the transportation of electrons from a source connected to the national or a municipal grid or to a electricity off-taker connected to the same grid. Wheeling is the delivery of energy from a generator to an end-user located in another area, using an existing distribution or transmission networks.
PIETER BEYERS
DEVELOPMENTS DIRECTOR
Pieter’s 17 years of industry experience, paired with a Chartered Accountants degree, has well prepared him for his position as Developments Director, which requires immaculate strategic management and planning.
He takes pride in the growth and positioning of the Moolman Group and enjoys the thrill of initiating a concept and seeing the realisation thereof benefiting the relevant stakeholders. He conducts himself according to the following belief, “honourable partners make for happy friendships.”
JZ MOOLMAN
PRIVATE EQUITY DIRECTOR
JZ graduated with a B. Com Financial Management degree in 2005. After this, he furthered his academic career with a BSc Construction Management degree obtained from the University of Pretoria. Subsequently, he graduated with a Master of Construction Project Management from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia in 2009.
His career took off in 2005, when he worked as a construction site manager at Becker’s Construction. He joined the Resilient Property Income Fund in 2010 as a project manager. In 2012 he brought his expertise to the Moolman Group, taking on various responsibilities in New Business, Development and Asset Management, Private Equity, and Renewable Energy Initiatives. Today, he serves on our board as Director of Private Equities. He has also been part of Fledge Capital since January 2021.
HILTON HUNKIN
ENERGY EXECUTIVE
Hilton’s expertise in the design, engineering, and development of renewable energy plants has a solid foundation in his Baccalaureus Technologiae in Electrical Engineering (BTELN – PEN) degree and 12 years’ experience in the industry. He describes the best part of his job as the small wins that act as reminders of progress – the result thereof is dedication.
He believes commitment is being able to stand alone on principles and values.
JOHANN DU PREEZ
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Johann acquired his honours in B. Comm Econometric and has a further 14 years of experience in the field. His area of expertise includes strategic planning and new business planning. He believes that “it’s all about relationships. How well you build them determines how well they build your business.” Some of his proudest moments include the completion of projects and the excitement and pride that comes with a new business. “The fruition of a project starts with an idea,” he notes.
BEHIND THE METER PROJECTS
Shumbasolve 3.6MWp
Solar PV Ground Mount
Shumbasovle 1MVA
Gas to Power Generators
Shumbasolve 6.14MWp Solar PV ground mount and 4.5MWH BESS
WHEELING PROJECTS
University of Pretoria
12.7MWp
Highveld Industrial Park 150MW(ac)
(150MW-250MWH-BESS)
Rietfontein Solar Power Plant 150MW(ac) 200MWh
