Opinion: Hybrid energy solutions can boost viability of African mines

In this opinion article, juwi Renewable Energies MD Greg Austin reflects on prospects in Africa for bilateral power purchase agreements for both grid-connected and behind-the-meter hybrid energy... 

Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – third window, South Africa

An update on the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – third window. 

Huge potential to replicate hybrid power solution in African mining sector

Australia’s largest offgrid solar and battery storage facility has been successfully commissioned and has started providing electricity to the DeGrussa copper and gold mine in Western Australia. As... 

Northern Cape-based Sonnedix PV project nearing completion

The 86 MW Mulilo-Sonnedix-Prieska photovoltaic (PV) solar plant project, situated 50 km south-west of Prieska in the Northern Cape, is on schedule, within budget and nearing completion, according... 

Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – third window, South Africa

An update on the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – third window. 

DeGrussa solar power plant project, Australia

The DeGrussa solar power plant will be the largest integrated off-grid solar and battery storage facility in Australia providing peak load power for a mining operation. 

Mulilo moves ahead with four more renewables projects worth R8.8bn

South African energy developer Mulilo Renewable Energy reports that it is poised to begin construction on four Northern Cape projects with a combined vlaue of R8.8-billion and a collective capacity... 

Mulilo Sonnedix Prieska photovoltaic solar park, South Africa

The Mulilio/Sonnedix consortium has closed all main project contracts for a large-scale photovolatic power project.