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SAWEA announces new board members, AGM highlights
9th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South Africa Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has announced that it has elected four new board members at its 2026 AGM, held on February 26. SAWEA, in a media release, notes that Caroline Nhlane... 


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Clean energy transition provides opportunities for Africa but needs cooperation, money
6th March 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Southern Africa remains one of the world’s most climate vulnerable regions, pointed out Zimbabwean Energy and Power Development Deputy Minister Yeukai Simbanegavi at the recent Africa Energy Indaba... 


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Africa's energy future needs to be built cooperatively – AU
4th March 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Africa had an energy deficit, highlighted African Union (AU) Commissioner for Infrastructure Lerato Mataboge, on Wednesday. She was addressing the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba, being held at the Cape... 


Sarens expands operations in Namibia with Walvis Bay logistics hub
Sarens expands operations in Namibia with Walvis Bay logistics hub
27th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Heavy lifting and engineered transport services company Sarens has announced the opening of a new logistics hub near Walvis Bay, in Namibia. Covering an area of more than 4 ha, the company says the... 


EDF power solutions commissions 420 MW Koruson 1 wind power cluster
EDF power solutions commissions 420 MW Koruson 1 wind power cluster
25th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

International energy company EDF power solutions has announced the commissioning of the 420 MW Koruson 1 cluster, including three wind farms, namely San Kraal, Phezukomoya and Coleskop, located... 


Anthem energises Gamma B transmission substation in the Northern Cape
20th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable-energy company Anthem has energised the Gamma B main transmission substation (MTS), which was built over 20 months on behalf of the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA). The... 


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Upcoming launch of electricity market seen as key step towards competition
13th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

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... 


Competition Commission recommends approval of Norfund’s buyout of Anthem
12th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

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... 


Nordex supplying 33 wind turbines to private projects in Western Cape
Nordex supplying 33 wind turbines to private projects in Western Cape
9th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

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... 


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Property players plug into renewables as risks fall and tariffs rise
6th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

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... 


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RMB provides R4.45bn funding to expand Reatile’s energy investments
5th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

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,... 


Market liberalisation, grid access needed to sustain energy reform momentum
Market liberalisation, grid access needed to sustain energy reform momentum
29th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

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... 


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SAPVIA calls for constructive dialogue on solar system registrations
28th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

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... 


New dashboard confirms strong pipeline of advanced grid-connected projects
New dashboard confirms strong pipeline of advanced grid-connected projects
26th January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

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... 


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Scatec awarded PPAs for wind, solar projects in Tunisia
26th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

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... 


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Line-up drives energy transition
23rd January 2026 By: Halima Frost

With a project pipeline spanning off-grid renewable power, solar PV and battery storage across various clients in numerous industries, solar asset management company Sustainable Power Solutions... 


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Gap between education, industry demands being bridged
23rd January 2026

The wind industry in South Africa will generate up to 35 700 new jobs by 2030, paving the way for new careers in wind, says national skilling initiative Just Energy Transition Skilling for... 


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DLO launches fully sponsored renewable energy skills programme for emerging professionals
15th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Renewable energy company DLO has launched a fully sponsored skills training programme aimed at equipping emerging professionals and entrepreneurs with the technical and financial capabilities... 


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South Africa leads Africa’s renewable-energy transition, report shows
12th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

South Africa continues to lead Africa’s renewable-energy transition, offering a growing range of investable opportunities in wind, solar, biofuels and green hydrogen, according to the latest Forvis... 


Etana CEO Evan Rice
Two Western Cape wind farms secure offtake, reach financial close
15th December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

South African energy trader Etana Energy has reported that it will purchase all of the renewable electricity generated by two new wind farms being built by global renewables group Acciona Energía... 


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Karreebosch a shift towards new model 
12th December 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As South Africa accelerates the shift towards a more liberalised electricity market, private-sector-driven renewable-energy projects are emerging as critical instruments for meeting near-term... 


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EDF power solutions reaches commercial operation at 140 MW San Kraal wind farm
11th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

International energy company EDF power solutions on December 11 achieved the commercial operation date (COD) at the 140 MW San Kraal Wind Farm, which forms part of its 420 MW Koruson 1 project... 


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AfDB approves $10m loan to support Hyphen's Namibian green ammonia project
10th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $10-million loan to support the development of Hyphen Hydrogen Energy's $10-billion green ammonia project, in Namibia. The loan, sourced from the... 


Siyavuya Power Projects CEO Graham Roebuck
Siyavuya Power Projects delivers major energy transition milestone
10th December 2025

Enabling access to South Africa’s growing renewable energy generation capacity by addressing its transmission network constraints is a vital step in advancing the country’s energy transition. The... 


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Infrastructure focus could spark long-awaited construction revival but obstacles persist
5th December 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s construction and infrastructure sector enters 2026 with a rare window of opportunity. The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana... 


Mainstream Renewable Power's Julie Berg
Mainstream Renewable Power CFO Julie Berg to succeed outgoing CEO from Jan
4th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Julie Berg will succeed Morten Henriksen as Group CEO of renewable energy company Mainstream Renewable Power from January 2026. Henriksen this week announced his decision to step down from his role... 


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Anthem’s Northern Cluster completes casting of all 96 wind turbines
28th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Renewable-energy company Anthem’s Northern Cluster reached a key construction milestone this week, with the final turbine foundation being poured at the Ishwati Emoyeni Wind Farm. All 96 turbine... 


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Seriti Green hands Vunumoya Main Transmission Station over to Eskom
27th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Renewable-energy developer Seriti Green on November 26 officially handed over the Vunumoya Main Transmission Station (MTS) to State-owned power utility Eskom. The infrastructure will now become an... 


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Wind power skills being developed at Sarens’ Cape Town-based academy
26th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global crane rental, heavy lift and engineered transport group Sarens has highlighted the capabilities of its training centre in Cape Town, the Sarens Academy South Africa, particularly its focus... 


NOA Group CEO Karel Cornelissen speaks to Martin Creamer on Video
NOA Group CEO Karel Cornelissen speaks to Martin Creamer on Video
21st November 2025

NOA Group – a renewable energy generator, aggregator and trader – is playing an important role in helping to transform South Africa’s energy market for the better. Watch this Engineering News &... 


Globeleq construction MD Stefan van Niekerk
Globeleq appoints construction MD
19th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Independent African power company Globeleq has appointed Stefan van Niekerk as its new MD of construction, effective November 1. With more than two decades of experience in the African power... 


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Norfund makes major investment in South African renewable-energy company
13th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Norwegian investment fund for developing countries, Norfund, has invested $75-million (more than R1-billion) in South African independent power producer (IPP) and renewable-energy (solar, wind... 


Chris Yelland
Opinion: Risks identified in Eskom’s 2026–2030 system adequacy outlook require a critical balancing act
3rd November 2025

In this article, EE Business Intelligence MD Chris Yelland writes that Eskom's 'Medium-Term System Adequacy Outlook 2026–2030' report portrays a power system entering a delicate transition and that... 


Solar and power lines
Latest renewables survey points to strong 220 GW development pipeline
27th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The latest edition of the South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey (SAREGS) has again confirmed that there is a strong and growing development pipeline of solar PV, wind, battery and hybrid... 


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Nersa processes mean that public could still influence development of SAWEM
24th October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African electricity market is undergoing a major change, with the development and implementation of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM). “We’re currently in a... 


G7 Renewable Energies (G7) CEO Kilian Hagemann
Launch of SAWEM promising for the wind sector, but there are risks to be addressed
24th October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The upcoming launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) – currently scheduled for April 1 next year – is generally welcomed by representatives of the wind power industry,... 


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Mixed reaction to IRP 2025
24th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the contents of the latest edition of the Integrated Resource Plan for electricity, or IRP 2025, and what some of the reactions have been. 


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Transmission gridlock is a big concern for the South African wind power sector
23rd October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The bottlenecks in South Africa’s national transmission grid, referred to as gridlock, are a major concern for the country’s wind power sector. This was highlighted during a panel discussion on the... 


Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn
Seriti Green CEO on the seamless transition of coal professionals to renewables in Mpumalanga
23rd October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn says the ease with which individuals with deep coal industry experience have transitioned into renewable energy has been a remarkable aspect of the company’s recent... 


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