Former Eskom R&D GM to facilitate electric tech transfer in Africa – EPRI

19th September 2017 By: Schalk Burger - Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

State-owned power utility Eskom’s former research, testing and development GM Barry MacColl has joined international nonprofit organisation, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), as an EPRI International senior regional manager facilitating technology transfer in Africa.

EPRI has strengthened its coverage in Africa with the appointment of MacColl, who joined EPRI International from Eskom.

MacColl will be based in Johannesburg.

EPRI provides thought leadership, industry expertise and collaboration to help the electricity sector identify issues and technology gaps through its research and development programmes.