Victron Energy Marks 50 Years of Innovation by Supporting the African Boating Conference

Victron Energy, a global leader in reliable off-grid and marine energy solutions, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the African Boating Conference, taking place 21–22 October 2025 in Cape Town. This partnership comes as Victron celebrates its 50th anniversary — a landmark moment for a company that has transformed the way people and industries around the world generate, store, and manage power.

A Legacy Born on the Water

The Victron Energy story began in 1975 when founder Reinout Vader, then a young physics student, repaired an inverter powering a small aquarium in his vehicle, that kept marine life alive during a long journey. That roadside solution sparked a vision: to create reliable, resilient energy systems that boaters and communities could depend on anywhere in the world.

Fifty years later, Victron has grown into a global brand synonymous with innovation and independence, trusted in sectors ranging from superyachts and expedition vessels to fishing fleets, eco-lodges, and off-grid communities. Its signature Blue Power systems have become a symbol of engineering excellence and reliability across the marine industry.

Powering the Marine Industry for Five Decades

Victron’s contribution to the marine sector is profound:

• Engineering Excellence – Flexible, modular systems that adapt to the demands of leisure craft, commercial fleets, and expedition yachts.
• Unmatched Reliability – Technology trusted by operators in the harshest marine environments, from the icy waters of the Arctic to Africa’s remote coastlines.
• Sustainable Impact – Enabling the transition toward renewable energy through solar, storage, and advanced monitoring solutions.

In Africa, Victron systems already support the blue economy — powering marinas, yacht operators, fishing cooperatives, and coastal tourism ventures, ensuring that livelihoods and leisure activities alike are supported by clean, resilient energy.

Standing with Africa’s Boating Community

Andre du Rand, Sales Manager Southern Africa said: “By supporting the African Boating Conference, we continue empowering maritime professionals with solutions built on decades of reliability and future-ready innovation.”

By sponsoring the African Boating Conference, Victron Energy reaffirms its commitment to helping shape the continent’s marine and tourism future. The conference provides a vital platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to collaborate on sustainable growth strategies for Africa’s waterways and oceans.www.africanboatingconference.com

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About Victron Energy

Founded in 1975 in the Netherlands, Victron Energy has grown into a worldwide leader in power conversion and energy storage solutions. Its product range includes inverters, chargers, solar systems, batteries, and award-winning remote monitoring platforms. From yachts and RVs to industrial and off-grid applications, Victron empowers professionals, adventurers, and communities with energy independence.

For more information, visit: www.victronenergy.com

For media inquiries, interview requests, or more information about the African Boating Conference 2025, please contact:

Maryanne Edwards

Email. Maryanne@africanboatingconference.com

Mobile. (61) 0412916036