Local world-record rower joins Solar Capital as South Africa country manager

Renewable energy company Solar Capital has appointed the Row2Rio ocean rower Zirk Botha country manager of its South African operations. Solar Capital is a subsidiary of the Phelan Energy Group.  

Elikhulu solar photovoltaic power project, South Africa – update

juwi South Africa has been appointed as the engineering, procurement and construction contractor for the solar PV plant. 

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

An update on the programme's fourth-window projects. 

Sukari solar plant, Egypt

Mining company Centamin's Sukari solar plant will be the biggest hybrid solar project at an off-grid mining operation. 

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...