Humble Origins,
Bold Ambition
Pele was founded in 2009, by 5 entrepreneurs, with the explicit goal to address structural impediments to national and global development. The founding team identified clean energy and the economic development of township, peri-urban and rural communities as the areas in which the organisation would focus its efforts and capabilities.
Pele - A Committed
First-Mover
Pele has a proven track record of being a first-mover and was thus amongst the first 28 independent power producers (IPPs) to be awarded power generation licenses in 2011. Over its 15-year history, Pele has reinforced its first mover advantage by deepening its operational capabilities across the energy and development value chains. As a consequence of being a committed first-mover, Pele has established itself as a leader and is recognised as one of the Top 5 Independent Power Producers in South Africa.
Pele Rotlhe
Our story is one of entrepreneurship, innovation, and impact. We take great pride in the team that makes the dream work. Pele is now driven by a team of over 100 people, working across the country, from our headquarters to our various sites. We are united by a shared purpose to make energy infrastructure the anchor of socio-economic development for our country, continent and the world. Together, we are Pele. Together, we move the world, forward.