Mr. David Volkwyn is an experienced professional with a diverse background in marketing, property development, investment management, and renewable energy. As the Marketing and Technical Sales Director of Greenline Africa and Absolicon South Africa, David has been instrumental in advancing solar thermal technologies across Sub Saharan Africa, focusing on solar thermal energy heating, cooling, and steam solutions.
With over 20 years in the stainless-steel ISO tank container industry, David transitioned to the renewable energy sector in 2017, driven by a passion for sustainability. Recognising that heating accounts for nearly 50% of global energy use, he co-founded Greenline Africa in 2019 to offer innovative solar thermal solutions for commercial and industrial applications.
Under David’s leadership, Greenline Africa was selected for the prestigious AB InBev 100+ Accelerator program, receiving funding for a solar thermal pilot project at one of Anheuser Busch’s breweries in Mozambique. His legal, property investment, and marketing expertise, combined with deep technical knowledge in solar thermal technologies, enables him to bridge the gap between renewable energy solutions and their commercial viability.
In addition to his professional achievements, David is an avid collector of Samurai arts and has authored several papers on Japanese swords and armour. He currently serves as Chairman of the South African Japanese Sword and Armour Society. David is committed to advancing renewable energy solutions and helping industries transition to more sustainable energy practices.