Our people
Meet the team
Our team
Meet our Core Team
Christiaan Hattingh
MANAGING DIRECTOR & HEAD OF OPERATIONS
Christiaan is the Managing Director, working hand-in-hand with the design engineers and installation teams from conceptual to commissioning phase, to ensure that AWPower achieves meeting the customer expectations. He obtained his BEng in Mechanical Engineering from Stellenbosch University and completed the Advanced PV Design course at the Centre for Renewable Energy Studies and the Univ. of Stellenbosch.
Lourens Delport
CHIEF DESIGN ENGINEER
Lourens completed his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as his Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering at Stellenbosch University. His was initially responsible for installations of solar PV systems at AWPower and his successful installations include some of the larger residential roof top systems exceeding 15kW. Following the completion of his Master’s degree he returned to AWPower to continue as Detail Design Engineer with responsibilities for Installation Safety and Quality Control .
Del-Mari Roberts
Marketing & PR Manager
Del-Mari is a seasoned communications professional with more than 17 years of experience in various aspects of marketing and public relations. Del-Mari plays a vital role in positioning AWPower as a trusted and leading brand in the renewable energy industry. She possesses a natural ability to connect the dots between various interdisciplinary functions, ensuring a consistent and impactful message is conveyed across platforms. Del-Mari’s expertise in storytelling allows her to effectively communicate AWPower’s unique value proposition and showcase the company’s expertise in the field of renewable energy. By leveraging her skills in reputation management and thought leadership, she helps establish AWPower as a trusted authority and a go-to resource for sustainable energy solutions.
Nadine Hattingh
Customer Relationship Manager
With over 10 years of experience, Nadine ensures smooth business operations and exceptional customer satisfaction. She expertly manages email inquiries and resolves customer concerns with a keen eye for detail and organisation, making her an essential part of our team.
Enrico Emmanual
Installation Manager
Enrico brings extensive experience in the electrical field to his role as Installation Manager. He works closely with the design and engineering team to oversee projects, ensure installations meet compliance standards, and provide top-notch customer support. Known for his problem-solving skills, Enrico is committed to making sure our customers are satisfied with their solar systems and start seeing the benefits right away.
Gerhard Kruger
Software Architect
With over 20 years of experience in the digital and online technology space, Gerhard brings a wealth of expertise to the AWPower engineering team. He specialises in developing advanced dashboards and online reporting tools that monitor the performance of solar plants, water resources, pump stations, and water flow systems.
By integrating data-driven insights with engineering innovation, Gerhard plays a key role in enabling AWPower to deliver intelligent, real-time monitoring and performance solutions, helping clients achieve greater efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across both solar and water systems.
Henri Hattingh
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Henri is a founding member of the SA Institute for Industrial Engineers with a successful career in technology companies that earned him awards including Business Person of the Year trophy from the Knysna/Plettenberg Bay Chamber of Business and finalist in the Western Cape Chamber of Business Exporter of the Year competition. He is a keen researcher and one of his current projects include charging an EV (electrical vehicle) only from solar generated power.
This is our core team. We also have a wide network of installers, serving our customers in Cape Town and surrounding areas.
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