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South Africa’s 2030 decarbonisation target at risk, climate commission warns
25th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is cautioning that South Africa may miss its 2030 decarbonisation target in light of a decision to further delay the decommissioning of three aged coal... 


Africa offers $193bn renewables opportunity, study shows
25th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

Sub-Saharan Africa offers a $193-billion opportunity to invest in renewable energy and transmission by 2031, with returns a multiple of those in Europe and the US, according to a new study.... 


Standard Bank backs 500-MW-worth of decentralised electricity projects post reforms
24th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Standard Bank reports that it has provided funding to South African decentralised electricity projects with a combined capacity of more than 500 MW over the past two years, following regulatory... 


Panellists have mixed views on sustainability of renewable-energy financing
24th July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Independent power producer (IPP) developers are currently generating lower returns on renewable-energy projects at about 11%, making it challenging for banks and institutions to provide finance,... 


Stable coal consumption expected through to 2025 as electricity demand surpasses renewables supply
24th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Despite the rapid expansion of renewable-energy generation capacity, the considerable growth of electricity demand in key economies indicates the world’s consumption of coal will stay largely... 


Port of Richards Bay moves to diversify beyond bulk exports while bolstering climate resilience
24th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The Port of Richards Bay, in KwaZulu-Natal, is progressing with planning for infrastructure and terminal investments aimed at consolidating its position as a bulk export hub for key minerals such... 


TFR boasts slight improvement but admits much work still to be done
24th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Although there has been a “slight” improvement year-on-year in terms of State-owned Transnet Freight Rail’s (TFR’s) North Corridor performance, the beleaguered rail operator is “not out of the... 


Eskom again moots 20 GW clean-energy build programme
23rd July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom will replace its declining coal capacity with clean-energy options in line with country policy and the Just Energy Transition, Eskom GM for primary energy Dan Mashigo told participants at a... 


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Coal & Diesel

Stable coal consumption expected through to 2025 as electricity demand surpasses renewables supply
24th July 2024

Despite the rapid expansion of renewable-energy generation capacity, the considerable growth of electricity demand in key economies indicates the world’s consumption of coal will stay largely... 


TFR boasts slight improvement but admits much work still to be done
24th July 2024

Although there has been a “slight” improvement year-on-year in terms of State-owned Transnet Freight Rail’s (TFR’s) North Corridor performance, the beleaguered rail operator is “not out of the... 


Eskom again moots 20 GW clean-energy build programme
23rd July 2024

Eskom will replace its declining coal capacity with clean-energy options in line with country policy and the Just Energy Transition, Eskom GM for primary energy Dan Mashigo told participants at a... 


Energy Efficiency

Ramokgopa warns of distribution challenges, plans more renewables rounds
8th July 2024

Despite Eskom having made progress on improving the country’s energy availability factor (EAF), lowering the unplanned capacity loss factor (UCLF) and achieving 100 consecutive days without... 


Separation of energy portfolio welcomed
5th July 2024

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to separate the energy portfolio from that of mineral and petroleum resources; what the priorities are for the... 


Cape Town nears completion of prepaid meter upgrade ahead of deadline
25th June 2024

The City of Cape Town is nearing the successful completion of an electricity meter upgrade programme across the city ahead of the December deadline, when the current prepaid electricity metering... 


Gas to Power

Last year was pivotal for the power sector, Energy Council says
5th July 2024

2023 was a pivotal year for South Africa’s power sector, as unprecedented loadshedding undermined the economy and society, industry organisation the Energy Council of South Africa says. “We can... 


Separation of energy portfolio welcomed
5th July 2024

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to separate the energy portfolio from that of mineral and petroleum resources; what the priorities are for the... 


Event to highlight key African projects
28th June 2024

The upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference will focus on critical industry issues and investment opportunities in Africa's energy sector, including discussion... 


Nuclear

Necsa welcomes regulatory approval for extending the life of Koeberg’s first nuclear reactor
17th July 2024

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has welcomed the decision by the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) to authorise the extension of the operational life of the first reactor (known... 


Nuclear Regulator grants Eskom permission to extend life of Koeberg Unit 1 to July 2044
15th July 2024

South Africa’s National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) board has approved a 20-year life extension for Koeberg Unit 1, but has deferred a decision on the nuclear power station’s Unit 2 until late 2025,... 


Nuclear industries association welcomes proposed new nuclear build programme
15th July 2024

The Nuclear Industry Association of South Africa (Niasa) has “warmly” welcomed Energy and Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa‘s “significant” announcement that the country is close to... 


Regulation

South African power auction model may be rolled out across Africa
16th July 2024

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) said it’s seeking to roll out a tendering model across the continent for the supply of power from renewable energy that’s attracted more than... 


Eskom employee, service provider face fraud charges in court
9th July 2024

An employee of State-owned Eskom and a service provider to the utility last week appeared in the Hendrina Magistrate Court, in Mpumalanga, on charges of fraud, with each granted bail of R30 000. It... 


Last year was pivotal for the power sector, Energy Council says
5th July 2024

2023 was a pivotal year for South Africa’s power sector, as unprecedented loadshedding undermined the economy and society, industry organisation the Energy Council of South Africa says. “We can... 


Renewable Energy

Africa offers $193bn renewables opportunity, study shows
25th July 2024

Sub-Saharan Africa offers a $193-billion opportunity to invest in renewable energy and transmission by 2031, with returns a multiple of those in Europe and the US, according to a new study.... 


Standard Bank backs 500-MW-worth of decentralised electricity projects post reforms
24th July 2024

Standard Bank reports that it has provided funding to South African decentralised electricity projects with a combined capacity of more than 500 MW over the past two years, following regulatory... 


Panellists have mixed views on sustainability of renewable-energy financing
24th July 2024

Independent power producer (IPP) developers are currently generating lower returns on renewable-energy projects at about 11%, making it challenging for banks and institutions to provide finance,... 


Storage

Separation of energy portfolio welcomed
5th July 2024

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to separate the energy portfolio from that of mineral and petroleum resources; what the priorities are for the... 


‘Second wave’ of Operation Vulindlela set to prioritise ‘green and digital’ growth
25th June 2024

The ‘second wave’ of government’s Operation Vulindlela initiative is poised to be widened to include additional structural reforms to those that have been pursued to date in electricity, freight... 


City of Tshwane pushing ahead with plan to procure 1 000 MW by 2026
19th June 2024

The City of Tshwane is signalling its intention to proceed with plans to procure and/or revive 1 000 MW of electricity generation capacity by 2026 as part of a strategy aimed at improving security... 


Transmission Distribution

Shoprite group rolls out electricity wheeling at a third site
25th July 2024

The Shoprite retail group has started wheeling renewable electricity at its home office in Brackenfell, Cape Town, making it the company’s third site to implement this energy solution. Wheeling... 


Standard Bank backs 500-MW-worth of decentralised electricity projects post reforms
24th July 2024

Standard Bank reports that it has provided funding to South African decentralised electricity projects with a combined capacity of more than 500 MW over the past two years, following regulatory... 


Economic growth a top priority for GNU
19th July 2024

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the key themes of interest to business raised during President Cyril Ramaphosa's Opening of Parliament speech; the ongoing and new reforms that... 


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