The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has announced the launch of a flagship and mandatory educational programme for those seeking accreditation to participate in the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM), which is due to become operational in April next year. Known as the SAWEM School, the three-day-a-month programme kicks off in July, and combines theoretical insight with real-world simulations to prepare independent power producers, aggregators, traders, large customers and other stakeholders for participation in a more open electricity market.