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Competitive regulation key amid renewables disruption
20th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Amid the technological ‘tsunami’ in renewable power technologies under way, African energy regulators need to have rules that are market friendly and that encourage competition, highlights... 


Private capital reshaping renewable-energy investments
20th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Private capital, expanding wheeling arrangements and the growing focus on transmission infrastructure are reshaping South Africa’s energy investment landscape, as the country moves to a more mature... 


Engineering-led renewables gaining ground
20th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Engineering-led delivery models are gaining traction in Africa’s renewable-energy sector as developers seek lower-cost projects despite rising electricity demand, grid constraints and increased... 


Tackling South Africa’s big transmission challenge also holds big opportunities
20th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s transmission grid constraints are widely recognised, with a host of challenges and considerations that if properly leveraged also offer considerable opportunities. This was... 


The next frontier for African energy companies is capital, communities and cross-border growth
20th February 2026

Africa’s energy deficit is often framed, in terms of scale, by how many megawatts are required, how quickly they can be delivered and how efficiently capital can be mobilised. While these questions... 


Independent transmission company ‘one of most important reforms in country’s history’
19th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the move to establish a fully independent State-owned transmission company as “one of the most important reforms in our country’s history”, while confirming... 


Global green hydrogen production is set to surge, forecasts global analytics group
19th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global production of green hydrogen has started to surge, driven mainly by major policy initiatives in North America, UK-based international data analytics and consultancy group GlobalData has... 


Eskom starts stakeholder engagements in Eastern Cape for new nuclear builds
19th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned power utility Eskom’s Nuclear Operating Unit has started with a strategic stakeholder engagement programme in the Eastern Cape to outline its vision and plans for the implementation of... 


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Coal & Diesel

With demand 98% covered, Eskom can now turn its focus to pricing models – Marokane
11th February 2026

Eskom has arrived at a position where it can turn its attention to determining the appropriate pricing in support of the various sectors of the economy – especially vulnerable sectors, says Eskom... 


Nersa says Eskom can increase charges more than previously approved
9th February 2026

South Africa's energy regulator said on Sunday that it granted State utility Eskom larger electricity rate increases for its next two financial years than originally set after admitting errors in... 


Electricity demand to grow to 2030, while 2 500 GW of projects are stalled
6th February 2026

Global power demand is set to grow by 3.6% a year on average over the rest of this decade, with electricity generation from renewables, natural gas and nuclear all expanding to keep pace, says... 


Energy Efficiency

Competitive regulation key amid renewables disruption
20th February 2026

Amid the technological ‘tsunami’ in renewable power technologies under way, African energy regulators need to have rules that are market friendly and that encourage competition, highlights... 


Private capital reshaping renewable-energy investments
20th February 2026

Private capital, expanding wheeling arrangements and the growing focus on transmission infrastructure are reshaping South Africa’s energy investment landscape, as the country moves to a more mature... 


Engineering-led renewables gaining ground
20th February 2026

Engineering-led delivery models are gaining traction in Africa’s renewable-energy sector as developers seek lower-cost projects despite rising electricity demand, grid constraints and increased... 


Gas to Power

Electricity demand to grow to 2030, while 2 500 GW of projects are stalled
6th February 2026

Global power demand is set to grow by 3.6% a year on average over the rest of this decade, with electricity generation from renewables, natural gas and nuclear all expanding to keep pace, says... 


RMB provides R4.45bn funding to expand Reatile’s energy investments
5th February 2026

Financial institution Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has structured a R4.45-billion funding package to support energy investment company Reatile Group’s expansion across South Africa’s energy sector,... 


Questions raised about Eskom's revised unbundling plan
16th January 2026

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the December announcement by power utility Eskom and government of a revised unbundling plan for the State-owned entity; the reasons given for not... 


Nuclear

Electricity demand to grow to 2030, while 2 500 GW of projects are stalled
6th February 2026

Global power demand is set to grow by 3.6% a year on average over the rest of this decade, with electricity generation from renewables, natural gas and nuclear all expanding to keep pace, says... 


African countries pushing forward with nuclear energy programmes
3rd February 2026

African countries are aiming to achieve a total nuclear power generating capacity of 15 GW by 2035, most of it in West Africa. This would require a capital investment of $105-billion. This was... 


Eskom ups wage hike offer in ongoing union talks
30th January 2026

State-owned power utility Eskom has raised its salary increase offer to trade unions to 5.5% from the 3.5% it proposed last year, a document seen by Reuters showed, though it remains well below... 


Regulation

Competitive regulation key amid renewables disruption
20th February 2026

Amid the technological ‘tsunami’ in renewable power technologies under way, African energy regulators need to have rules that are market friendly and that encourage competition, highlights... 


Lion Smelter achieves first ferrochrome production tap after lower tariff, but still unsustainable
17th February 2026

The Lion Smelter in Steelpoort, Limpopo, achieved its first ferrochrome production tap on February 16, following the successful recommissioning of 50% of its operating capacity, says natural... 


Report labels unbundling of Eskom as ‘most important economic reform since 1994'
17th February 2026

A new report commissioned by the South African Energy Traders Association (SAETA) identifies the unbundling of Eskom Holdings as the most important economic reform since 1994, arguing that a new... 


Renewable Energy

Supply industry faces pivotal moment – association
20th February 2026

The South African electricity supply industry is at a pivotal point, and the partial unbundling of State-owned power utility Eskom remains a key hurdle to boosting investor confidence, highlights... 


The next frontier for African energy companies is capital, communities and cross-border growth
20th February 2026

Africa’s energy deficit is often framed, in terms of scale, by how many megawatts are required, how quickly they can be delivered and how efficiently capital can be mobilised. While these questions... 


Competitive regulation key amid renewables disruption
20th February 2026

Amid the technological ‘tsunami’ in renewable power technologies under way, African energy regulators need to have rules that are market friendly and that encourage competition, highlights... 


Storage

Landmark private solar-battery hybrid project aims to enter into operation in 2028
10th February 2026

A large-scale hybrid solar and battery project, underpinned by a landmark 25-year private power purchase agreement (PPA) with Sasol and Air Liquide, has achieved financial close and is targeting to... 


Nersa says Eskom can increase charges more than previously approved
9th February 2026

South Africa's energy regulator said on Sunday that it granted State utility Eskom larger electricity rate increases for its next two financial years than originally set after admitting errors in... 


Electricity demand to grow to 2030, while 2 500 GW of projects are stalled
6th February 2026

Global power demand is set to grow by 3.6% a year on average over the rest of this decade, with electricity generation from renewables, natural gas and nuclear all expanding to keep pace, says... 


Transmission Distribution

Reforms advance certainty, implementation risks remain
20th February 2026

South Africa has made significant strides in establishing a clear electricity regulatory framework, but implementation threatens to undermine its impact, highlights law firm Sitef & Co director... 


Tackling South Africa’s big transmission challenge also holds big opportunities
20th February 2026

South Africa’s transmission grid constraints are widely recognised, with a host of challenges and considerations that if properly leveraged also offer considerable opportunities. This was... 


Independent transmission company ‘one of most important reforms in country’s history’
19th February 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the move to establish a fully independent State-owned transmission company as “one of the most important reforms in our country’s history”, while confirming... 


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