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MOMENT IN THE SUN Governments will be showcasing high priority renewable energy projects  to attract private sector participation and investment
Programme to accelerate investment implemented
17th February 2017

The African Union’s (AU’s) planning body, the New Partnership for Africa's Development (Nepad), is undertaking an exercise that will accelerate the development and implementation of Africa’s high... 


NOJOLI WIND FARM Enel Green Power's global renewable energies division completed more than 470 MW of solar and wind projects locally, including the 88 MW Nojoli wind farm
Renewables division experiences record-breaking 2016
17th February 2017

Italian energy company Enel Green Power’s (EGP’s) global renewable energies division made 2016 a record-breaking year after building an all-time-high 2 018 MW of new capacity within a calendar... 


LONG STANDING RELATIONSHIP Members of the Italian–South African Chamber of Trade and Industries have been involved in the South African energy sector since 2013
Chamber looks to strengthen partnerships in local green economy
17th February 2017 By: Nadine James

The Italian–South African Chamber of Trade and Industries’ chief aim at the 2017 Africa Energy Indaba is to raise awareness among Italian corporations regarding investment opportunities in South... 


DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES The Women in Energy conference is designed to aid the increase in leadership and development of women involved in the African energy sectors
Third Women in Energy conference cohosted at Energy Indaba
17th February 2017

The yearly Women in Energy conference, organised by the Africa Energy Indaba, will bring together Africa’s leading women in the energy sector for its third iteration on Monday, February 20 at the... 


BOOSTING ENERGY The Africa Energy Indaba brings together politicians and energy luminaries to envision and catalyse decisions that will enhance access to energy
Conference hopes to catalyse African energy revolution
17th February 2017 By: Nadine James

The 2017 Africa Energy Indaba will enable African energy sector stakeholders to evaluate opportunities and the means to pursue them that could unlock the continent’s energy potential and spark... 


TSIDISO DISENYANA  Foreign investment is targeted at establishing Africa’s green economy, therefore renewables will become a driver of socioeconomic growth
Exponential increase in the number of power generation projects
17th February 2017 By: Nadine James

The African continent’s large energy deficit has resulted in an exponential increase in the number of power generation projects – both planned and implemented – as well as the number of... 


EFFICIENT DESIGN
Siemens aero gas turbines have a cycle efficiency that is typically 1% to 3% better than that of traditional industrial gas turbines
Aeroderivative gas turbines seen offering stable accompaniment to renewables
27th January 2017 By: David Oliveira

Aeroderivative gas turbine technology could provide an economical and efficient alternative to wind, solar and tidal power generation, particularly as these technologies depend on unpredictable... 


Eskom’s delay in approving PPAs could cost country 15 000 jobs – Sarec
19th December 2016 By: Ilan Solomons

The South African economy is in jeopardy of losing 15 000 possible jobs, associated with 26 Department of Energy- (DoE-) approved renewable energy plants, if State-owned power utility Eskom does... 


Sawea considers legal options to get Eskom to sign PPAs
Sawea considers legal options to get Eskom to sign PPAs
2nd November 2016 By: Kim Cloete

The South African Wind Energy Association (Sawea) is considering legal options in a bid to get Eskom CEO Brian Molefe to sign power purchase agreements (PPAs) for round four of the Renewable Energy... 


Exxaro CEO Mxolisi Mgojo
Exxaro eyes more renewables
18th August 2016 By: Natasha Odendaal

Following the success of its entry into renewable energy through a 50% wind farm joint venture (JV) with Tata Power, diversified miner Exxaro Resources is exploring further opportunities in clean... 


Financing and legal frameworks key for successful renewables projects in Africa
Financing and legal frameworks key for successful renewables projects in Africa
19th July 2016 By: Anine Kilian

Less than 30% of renewable energy projects in Africa reach financial close, with the development process highlighted as the riskiest part of the development cycle, according to advisory firm... 


Energy storage possible standby for grid failure
22nd April 2016 By: Simon Sonnekus

While energy storage may seem like a viable option for standby power initiatives during grid failure, several issues first need to resolved for it to be implemented, South African National Energy... 


An artist’s impression of two black holes that are about to merge
New era for astronomy as gravitational waves detected for the first time
12th February 2016 By: Keith Campbell

In a breakthrough which opens a whole new window on the universe, creates a new branch of astronomy, and vindicates the great physicist Albert Einstein once more, scientists at the US-led Laser... 


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Fluor is Building a Better World
20th August 2014

Megatrends are the global shifts that change our society, how we do business and our collective futures in significant ways. Earlier this year, Fluor Corporation announced a new business structure... 


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