Elikhulu solar photovoltaic power project, South Africa – update

Pan African Resources has contracted juwi South Africa to construct the solar photovoltaic plant in the first quarter of 2021. 

SAPVIA elects new board, celebrates ten-year anniversary

During its May 18 annual general meeting, the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) elected a new board, comprising three new members, as it also celebrated ten years in... 

Pan African lifts full-year guidance on heels of robust operational performance

Aim- and JSE-listed midtier gold producer Pan African Resources has raised its production guidance for the financial year to end on June 30, by 5 000 oz to 195 000 oz. It plans to maintain a... 

African miners note benefits of investing in renewables

The mounting pressure by governments and investors on industries globally to reduce emissions, coupled with favourable economics and the need for reliable and cost efficient power, are increasingly... 

Appetite for renewables remains strong, despite economic uncertainties

Despite ongoing economic uncertainties globally, investor appetite for renewables remains strong, with optioned renewable capacity increasing by 15% year-on-year in the nine months from January... 

EPC contracts for Sukari solar project awarded

Gold miner Centamin has awarded engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts for its 36 MW solar farm and 7.5 MW battery-energy storage system at the Sukari gold mine, in Egypt, to... 

Local content rules for PV modules posing a challenge for ‘emergency’ solar projects

The stipulation that solar projects bid as part of the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) include photovoltaic (PV) modules that meet the local-content... 

Solo Atlantic Voyager Zirk Botha tells the Energy Transition Story

“Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. Security is a myth”. This challenging Helen Keller quote was the finale to South African adventurer Zirk Botha’s account to fellow staff at juwi...