Selected energy sector media coverage, expert commentary, interviews, research publications and speaking engagements from Chris Ahlfeldt, founder of Blue Horizon Energy Consulting Services.
Chris Ahlfeldt is a renewable energy and energy transition advisor whose commentary, interviews and research have been featured across international energy media, South African business publications, policy institutions and industry forums. His work focuses on the enabling environment for clean energy development, including policy, regulation, investment, solar PV, PPAs, planning for large loads like data centers, grid reform, electricity markets, sustainable finance, climate finance and the just energy transition. This timeline brings together selected authored articles, expert commentary, interviews, speaking engagements and published research from 2009–2026.
Chris presented and spoke on an experienced panel alongside representatives from South Africa’s Presidency and the GIZ on recent electricity market developments and what’s needed to facilitate municipal reform including practical next steps to support a functional South African power market.
Chris provided expert commentary to pv magazine on municipal electricity risk, Eskom arrears and the role of solar-plus-storage in improving local energy resilience.
Chris co-authored a RAP and PARI report on municipal reforms including unbundling highlighting international electricity market reform lessons for South Africa.
Chris appeared as a speaker and panelist on wheeling, electricity market reform and private-sector participation in South Africa’s evolving power market.
Chris was interviewed by Nzinga Qunta on South Africa’s electricity crisis and the need for inclusive finance to enable a clean energy transition for all.
Chris provided expert commentary to pv magazine on rooftop solar market data, Eskom estimates and the rapid growth of distributed solar in South Africa.
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