27/10/2026
Jaltech Energy Analyst and Business Development Manager, Matthew Cruise, joined an expert panel at Solar & Storage Live Cape Town on Tuesday to discuss: “From emergency power to long-term return: the evolution of energy planning and the role of batteries.”
As South African businesses move past load-shedding, energy decisions are no longer just about keeping the lights on. The panel explored how batteries and energy planning are shifting from emergency backup to long-term investments that deliver measurable returns.
Matthew shared the stage with:
Moderator: Maria Michael, Founder & Managing Director, Michael & Co. Sustainable Power
Charl du Plessis, General Manager, Energy Partners Power
Gareth Burley, Acting CEO, Microcare Solar Energy
Bhekani Hadebe, Senior Manager: Utility, eThekwini Municipality
Thank you to Solar & Storage Live and SAPVIA for hosting, and to everyone who joined the session.
If you’d like to explore what a long-term energy strategy could look like for your business, schedule a meeting with our team: https://ow.ly/aXzA5101cRn