DBNLM × Standard Bank × UtCS

Tri-Party Kick-Off Meeting

Partnering to Unlock Smart, Affordable, Sustainable Energy for Our Community

Date

3 September 2026

Time

10:00 – 15:00

UtCS Stellenbosch Offices

utcs.co.za/connect-with-us/

Begin the discussion

Agenda

Welcome & Opening

Setting the tone
Appreciation for all
Meeting purpose

Introductions & Alignment

Who's in the room?
Shared intent
Expectations for the day

Dr Beyers Naudé SSEG Detailed Program Overview

Current status
Vision & objectives
Targeted impact
Community benefits

Potential Placement of a Standard Bank Participative 1st Party Peer-to-Peer Wheeling Program

How a Participative model can accelerate impact
Role of each party
Early customer use-cases: residential, commercial, municipal assets

Standard Bank Intentions & Expectations

Strategic priorities
Participation approach
Value creation for all
What success looks like

Unpacking the Alignment Document (MOU Summary)

Key principles
Roles & responsibilities
Scope of Phase 1 – Simulation
Next steps towards Phase 2 – Pilot & Scale

A Potential Way Forward

Immediate next actions
Governance & communication
Timeline to first simulation outcomes

Meeting Outcomes

Deepen alignment between all three parties
Validate the SSEG programme vision and community impact
Explore how a Standard Bank Participative model could enable scalable and inclusive outcomes
Confirm Phase 1 Simulation scope and success criteria
Agree on next steps and immediate actions

Stronger Together.
Better for Everyone.

Sustainable Solutions

Community First

Inclusive Growth

Smart Collaboration

Long-Term Impact