Various organisations in the electricity sector are anticipating the start of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) this year as a step towards phasing in a liberalised market, in... 

Eskom has raised a slew of legal and technical issues with the draft trading rules being considered for approval by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) and has indicated that it... 

Industrial energy company Energy Partners equipped DSV’s three largest South African transport hubs, namely Riverhorse, in Durban, Plumbago, in Johannesburg, and Solar City, in Cape Town, with... 

The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve the acquisition of independent power producer (IPP) Anthem Group by the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing... 

Release, owned by Norwegian renewable-energy company Scatec, has signed a seven-year leasing agreement with Tshukudu Metals Botswana, a 100%-owned subsidiary of Australia-headquartered Sandfire... 

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... 

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... 

Ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering his State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on February 12, electric vehicle (EV) charging company Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) has reiterated a call to act... 

Commercial and industrial renewable-energy producer SolarAfrica has secured financial close on R1.5-billion to build the 114 MW utility-scale solar project SunCentral 2 in the Northern Cape, with... 

The head of Discovery Green, the renewable-energy trading unit of JSE-listed Discovery, is forecasting that trader‑led wheeling will become the dominant commercial model in the South African... 

South Africa’s electricity transmission grid is emerging as a central pillar of the country’s energy reform and decarbonisation drive, with global energy group ENGIE positioning itself as a... 

Wind turbine technology provider Nordex Energy South Africa (NESA) is supplying 33 wind turbines to the Zen and Bergriver wind projects, in the Western Cape, which will have a combined capacity of... 

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... 

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... 

Cape Town will call for tenders to implement several major projects that aim at cutting electricity costs and bolstering water security in South Africa’s second-biggest city and main tourist hub.... 

Retail giant the Shoprite Group has powered up its 100th solar photovoltaic (PV) system, more than ten years after launching its first solar project in 2015.  The landmark installation was at... 

Amid decarbonisation pressures and looming electricity tariff increases, South African property players are increasingly incorporating renewable-energy sources – such as on-site solar PV or offsite... 

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,... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has overseen the signing of South Africa’s accession to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) establishment agreement after Parliament approved the move in November... 

Renewable energy independent power producer Seriti Green has appointed Chabisi Motloung as COO, as the company’s projects, including the giant Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm in Mpumalanga, move into... 

A project management office (PMO) has been established to support the implementation of the South African Renewable Energy Master Plan (Sarem) – the country’s industrialisation strategy for the... 

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has noted public commentary following an article published by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) on January 27 regarding the... 

Renewable energy company Scatec Group has reached an all-time-high near-term growth portfolio, with various projects rapidly achieving development milestones. Scatec reported total power... 

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) registered 147 new electricity generation facilities in the quarter ended December 31 – the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year –... 

Dr Titus Mathe will step down as South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) CEO on March 31 after being appointed as the new Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) CEO, SANEDI... 

State-owned port authority Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) signed a 25-year Terminal Operator Agreement with petroleum and petrochemical company WASAA Gases (WASAA) and the Central Energy... 

In October it was announced that heavy machinery manufacturer Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) was selected to supply a biomass-fuelled circulating fluidised bed (CFB) boiler plant to global sustainable... 

The Competition Commission has recommended to the Competition Tribunal that it approve the proposed transaction whereby Cennergi Holdings and Cennergi Services intend to acquire AESA and O&M... 

State-owned power utility Eskom this week unveiled a Climate Smart Horticulture Centre at the Grootvlei power station, marking a practical milestone in linking South Africa’s Just Energy Transition... 

Even if only incremental steps are taken, South Africa must continue to progress its electricity market liberalisation and reform agenda, such as launching the South Africa Wholesale Electricity... 

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has emphasised that, although the registration process for small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) systems needs to be streamlined, it is... 

Civil society organisation the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) believes recent threats by State-owned utility Eskom and certain municipalities to fine or disconnect the electricity supply of... 

UK development finance institution British International Investment (BII) and financial services firm Alexforbes have each made a R500-million investment into renewable assets investment management... 

A total of 332 generation and storage projects with a combined nameplate of 31.7 GW have either received budget quotes for grid connection in South Africa or have budget-quote applications pending... 

Renewable energy solutions provider Scatec has been awarded two separate wind and solar power purchase agreement (PPAs) with Tunisian State utility Société Tunisienne de l’Electricité et du Gaz...