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Wind power increasingly important to South African economy
27th September 2024

South Africa’s ambitious Integrated Resource Plan serves as a “comprehensive roadmap” for meeting the country’s projected electricity demand, balancing financial considerations with climate change... 


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Internship programme to advance wind industry
27th September 2024 By: Trent Roebeck

Technical and environmental engineering advisory firm Harmattan Renewables is continuing its participation in the Wind Industry Internship Programme, so that student employees in the sector can... 


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Company improves wind generation, enhances sector
27th September 2024

Leading green energy company G7 Renewable Energies is making headway in advancing South Africa’s transition to a green economy with various wind energy projects in progress for the purpose of... 


EIB, FirstRand Bank boost renewables investment in South Africa with R7.9bn initiative
12th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and FirstRand Bank have announced a €400-million (R7.9-billion) joint initiative to invest in renewable-energy infrastructure and energy efficiency projects in... 


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South Africa set for massive changes as energy market pivots, renewable energy grows
12th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa will need about 150 GW of renewable-energy generation and associated transmission infrastructure by 2050, meaning it needs to build about 6 GW of renewable-energy capacity each year.... 


Energy and Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Windaba 2024 conference to be attended, as official patron, by Energy Minister Ramokgopa
9th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has announced that the official patron for the 2024 iteration of its flagship conference, Windaba, will be Energy and Electricity Minister Dr... 


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Engie sees African renewables industry as ripe for consolidation
9th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Engie, the French utility that led a $1-billion buyout of a rival’s renewable energy assets in Africa last year, expects more deals to be seen in the industry across the continent. While focusing... 


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EU targets carbon emissions through import tariff
6th September 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), set to come into effect in 2026, is poised to drive companies exporting to the EU to rethink their energy strategies and adopt renewable-energy... 


WEG Africa CEO Eduardo Werninghaus
Rebranded WEG committed to supporting customers meet their sustainability goals
5th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Electrical equipment manufacturer WEG has worked for a year to internally evolve its brand, rebranding from Zest WEG to WEG, and with this comes an increased focus on sustainability. WEG has... 


South Africa is losing its trade competitiveness edge
2nd September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Enormous investments are being made in ports, rail and transport logistics in Southern Africa, as well as more broadly in Africa, including by international companies and consortia. "Global... 


Survey shows renewable energy product affordability is a challenge for SMEs
29th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Consumers and businesses believe there are many competitors in the renewable energy products market, but affordability may be a potential barrier to accessing renewable-energy solutions, which may... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
President transfers legislation as part of steps to split mineral resources, energy portfolios
28th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

President Cyril Ramaphosa has transferred legislation previously administered by the Mineral Resources and Energy Minister to Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe and Electricity... 


Interruptions, natural disasters, fire and blackouts the main renewable energy sector risks
27th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The main risk facing companies in the renewable-energy sector in Africa and the Middle East is business interruption, which remains the foremost risk, with 63% of respondents to financial services... 


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South African private power producers seek fair deal over output curbs
27th August 2024 By: Reuters

South African private power producers are seeking compensation for revenues lost when adhering to requests from state utility Eskom to limit electricity supply to the national grid, industry... 


Timeline for inaugural IEP announced as govt sets year-end target for updated IRP
Timeline for inaugural IEP announced as govt sets year-end target for updated IRP
23rd August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The South African government aims to Gazette an update to the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity before the end of the 2024 calendar year and finalise South Africa’s inaugural... 


Renewables procurement and a grid survey make headlines
Renewables procurement and a grid survey make headlines
23rd August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the findings of the latest South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey; how the survey results will be used; and the mixed picture that has emerged... 


Survey reveals 60% growth in wind energy projects
22nd August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has released results from the 2024 South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey (SAREGS), presented on August 21 by State-owned Eskom's National... 


There is growing interest from renewables developers to connect projects to the grid
Interest from IPPs aiming to connect renewables to grid surges to 133 GW
19th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The latest edition of the South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey points to there being massive and growing interest from developers of solar PV, wind, battery and hybrid plants to connect to... 


AMEA signs 300 MW wind project PPA with Ethiopia
19th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable-energy company AMEA Power has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) and an implementation agreement with utility Ethiopian Electric Power for the development and operation of a 300 MW... 


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Wind bids fall well short of BW7 allocation, while PV bids far exceed provision
19th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The Independent Power Producer Office (IPPO) has confirmed that 48 onshore wind and solar PV bids with a combined capacity of 10 218 MW have been submitted under Bid Window Seven (BW7) of the... 


Zimbabwe commissions wind-energy study to help add generation
15th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Zimbabwe has commissioned a study of wind power potential in the Southern African nation as part of an effort to increase electricity generation. The government hired Noubeg Power, a firm based in... 


Wind farm in Jeffrey's Bay
SAWEA concerned about Nersa rejecting Eskom’s grid allocation application
6th August 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has expressed concern about the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa’s) decision to reject Eskom’s application to reserve grid... 


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Africa could see 3.3m new jobs across 12 green sectors by 2030 – report
2nd August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

An estimated 3.3-million new, direct jobs could be created across 12 green subsectors in Africa by 2030, a report published by staffing specialist company Shortlist and development agency FSD... 


The SK6000 land crane being developed by Mammoet in Netherlands make out of structural steel and painted Red
Sizeable land crane being launched in Netherlands
2nd August 2024 By: Halima Frost

The behemoth SK6000 land crane being manufactured by heavy lifting and transport specialists Mammoet at its Westdorpe facility in the Netherlands will be launched later this month. The company says... 


Red Rocket completes Brandvalley wind turbine installations
1st August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable energy power producer Red Rocket Energy has installed the 32 main turbines at the Brandvalley Wind Farm. All 32 Vestas V150-4.5MW wind turbines have been installed 17 months after... 


Nordex's Jeffrey's Bay factory
Construction of Nordex's Jeffreys Bay wind turbine concrete tower factory stimulating region
31st July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Wind energy company Nordex Energy South Africa, which is building a new wind turbine concrete tower factory in Jeffreys Bay, says the ongoing construction is benefitting the region. “The... 


Solar PV panels installed at a mining operation in South Africa
Gaia to raise $200m for Africa in Luxembourg climate fund
31st July 2024 By: Bloomberg

Gaia Fund Managers is raising $200-million for investment in African renewable energy plants and power grids with the assistance of Apex Group. The money will be raised through the Gaia Africa... 


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Enertrag helps the energyDRIVE team teach Mpumalanga learners about renewable energy
30th July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable energy development company Enertrag South Africa is a sponsor and participant of Phase 2 of the wind industry’s experiential renewable energy conversation across local schools in... 


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Africa offers $193bn renewables opportunity, study shows
25th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

Sub-Saharan Africa offers a $193-billion opportunity to invest in renewable energy and transmission by 2031, with returns a multiple of those in Europe and the US, according to a new study.... 


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Stable coal consumption expected through to 2025 as electricity demand surpasses renewables supply
24th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Despite the rapid expansion of renewable-energy generation capacity, the considerable growth of electricity demand in key economies indicates the world’s consumption of coal will stay largely... 


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Seriti progressing Mpumalanga wind energy project as it transforms to diversified energy company
19th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Seriti Green, a Seriti Resources subsidiary, is progressing the country’s first majority black-owned wind farm, the Ummbila Emoyeni project in Mpumalanga, which would also mark the province’s... 


Economic growth a top priority for GNU
Economic growth a top priority for GNU
19th July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the key themes of interest to business raised during President Cyril Ramaphosa's Opening of Parliament speech; the ongoing and new reforms that... 


South African power auction model may be rolled out across Africa
16th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) said it’s seeking to roll out a tendering model across the continent for the supply of power from renewable energy that’s attracted more than... 


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US lends $99m to Mozambique’s first wind-power project
10th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

The US International Development Finance Corp (DFC) approved a loan of as much as $99-million to help finance Mozambique’s first utility-scale wind-power project. DFC will also provide $80-million... 


Renewables project to power miner’s KwaZulu-Natal operations
5th July 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Richards Bay Minerals (RBM), a division of diversified miner Rio Tinto, is set to receive 140 MW of renewable energy from the Khangela Emoyeni Wind Farm, in South Africa’s Western and Northern Cape... 


Africa50 pledges $100m to accelerate renewable-energy projects, infrastructure
26th June 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Infrastructure investment and asset management company Africa50 has pledged up to $100-million to fund and co-finance renewables-based energy transition projects and infrastructure across Africa... 


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