Bonn, 28 September 2023 (Global100RE) – The International 100% Renewable Power Platform, Global100RE, and its members are deeply saddened by the passing of Rian van Staden earlier this week. Since 2018, Rian has been the coordinator of the Platform and has diligently and efficiently led the organisation by probably the most difficult interval of the Covid pandemic – most not too long ago regardless of his deteriorating well being. Previous to working for the Platform, Rian did essential work as a renewable power guide and as Govt Director of the Worldwide Photo voltaic Power Society.
His work in renewable power made Rian one of many early pioneers who helped develop the sector from its infancy within the Nineties.
Global100RE sends its condolences to his spouse Maryke, household and buddies. Rian might be remembered as a passionate pioneer who helped get renewable power off the bottom.
Stefan Gsänger, Global100RE Co-chair and WWEA Secretary Common: “I first met Rian when he was Govt Director of ISES greater than 20 years in the past. Not solely did we start a detailed collaboration between our organisations, however we grew to become buddies. I’m very grateful for the fantastic time I had with Rian, for his mental spirit and his inspiring humour. I’ve misplaced a companion, a real good friend.”
Dr. David Renne, Global100RE Co-chair and ISES Previous President: “I’m very saddened to study of the passing of my good friend and colleague, Rian van Staden. I first acquired to know Rian once I joined ISES within the early 2000’s. On the time Rian was serving because the ISES Govt Director. Within the subsequent years I had many productive and gratifying encounters with Rian, notably after I grew to become president of ISES in 2010, when he supplied me a lot assist and steerage. I used to be heartened once I realized he would function the Govt Director of the Global100RE Platform, the place we continued our good relationship engaged on the Platform. I’ll miss Rian very a lot, and I ship my deepest condolences to his spouse Maryke.”
Dr. Tetsu Iida, Global100RE Co-chair in addition to Chairperson of the Institute for Sustainable Power Insurance policies (Tokyo, JAPAN): “Rian has performed a central position as Govt Director of Global100RE and has contributed an integral position in shifting the world towards 100% renewable power. I’m deeply saddened by the lack of that valued colleague and hereby categorical my deepest condolences.”
Prof. Klaus Vajen, ISES President: “ISES could be very unhappy. Rian van Staden initiated many developments throughout his time as Govt Director that also have a constructive impression greater than 15 years after his departure from ISES.”
Ruslana Lyzhichko, Global100RE Ambassador, Ukraine: “I’m really sorry to listen to concerning the lack of Rian. My deepest condolences to you and their family members throughout this tough time. Might Rian relaxation in peace.”
Hon. Peter Rae AO, WWEA President: “Rian’s passing takes from the world of Renewable Power a person whose imaginative and prescient prolonged past one know-how to the significance of all of the renewables working collectively to battle local weather change. He was a type of who attended the assembly on fifth June 2004 at which the REN Alliance was fashioned. This introduced collectively the worldwide Photo voltaic Power Society, which Rian represented, with the World Wind power Affiliation and the Worldwide Hydropower Affiliation. Rian went on to work positively to the event of renewable power and different measures and actions which have contributed to main adjustments have been taken world wide. A great man gone too early – RIP.”
Prof. Dr. Dieter Holm, former Secretary and Vice Chairman for Conferences ISES, and former WWEA Board Member: “I had the privilege of assembly Rian in Freiburg when he was with ISES and we our friendship went far past our widespread South African background. What by no means didn’t impress me was his imaginative and prescient of the better contribution to be made by all renewable energies collaborating moderately than competing. Rian, we will always remember that.”
