The Energy mix spectrum in South Africa comprises generation, distribution and service (including sales), all requiring different and specific knowledge and skills. Developments concerning power shortages in the latter years are proof that there is an urgent need to review how we provide energy to the growing and transforming population. South Africa is bestowed with natural light to generate solar energy, as well as wind energy which has since seen the establishment of wind energy farms in the Northern Cape. Developments such as these, are an opportunity for the university to participate in building an energy-secure country and a continent that is lit using sustainable energy.