Cement group PPC has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with cement equipment and engineering company Sinoma Overseas Development Company for the construction of a new R3-billion low-carbon... 

Africa stands at the forefront of a renewable energy revolution, with vast potential to transform its energy landscape while addressing the pressing challenges of climate change, energy access, and... 

The 2025 World Economic Forum, set to be held in Davos from January 20 to 24, provides an unparalleled platform for South Africa to assert itself as a global leader in technology and... 

Oil and gas company Shell South Africa’s Alberton depot is pursuing sustainability through projects, including solar and battery power, and capacitation for biofuels.  

European renewable-energy company Photon Energy has successfully secured 1 200 ha of land for a 250 MW concentrated solar PV plant with 150 MW (1.8 GWh or 12 hours) of thermal hydro storage to be... 

Healthcare provider Mediclinic has solar PV panels installed at 28 of its sites across the country and is gearing up to roll out a national project aimed at installing microgrids that integrate... 

Market analyst BMI has maintained its zinc price forecast for this year at $2 650/t owing to weaker supply and demand dynamics; however, refined zinc production will likely trend higher this year... 

A well progressing Tharisa mine underground definitive feasibility study accompanied by early works capital deployment is reported by Johannesburg- and London-listed platinum group metals (PGMs)... 

By Professor Sampson Mamphweli - Head of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation’s Energy Secretariat at the South African National Energy Development Institute At some point, we... 

India aims to produce five-million tonnes of green hydrogen year by 2030 under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced. As a first step, two green hydrogen... 

Eight solar projects have been appointed as preferred bidders under Bid Window 7 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme. 

Electric vehicle (EV) charging station company Zero Carbon Charge (Charge) has renewed calls for more policy support to address key barriers to electric vehicle (EV) adoption in South Africa,... 

Green energy supplier ENGIE South Africa has been awarded the Sustainable Energy Transition (SET) label certification by global testing, inspection, and certification company Bureau Veritas. ENGIE... 

Global cooperation has stalled amid rising geopolitical tensions and instability, but opportunities for progress in climate finance, health and innovation could offer a glimmer of hope. This is... 

South Africa-linked Anglo American is delivering new platinum group metals (PGM)-catalysed hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEVs) mobility options across Europe. The London- and... 

Renewable energy provider Scatec has reached financial close for the second 60 MW of the 120 MW Mmadinare solar complex in Botswana, setting the stage for construction to begin. Scatec signed a... 

The Ministry of Electricity and Energy has unveiled the preferred bidders for Bid Window 7 (BW 7) of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), naming eight... 

Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia (OMIGNAM), Namibia's largest asset manager, has partnered with renewable energy company Sturdee Energy Namibia and Namibian financial services company IJG to... 

China's top diplomat began his annual New Year tour of Africa on Sunday, maintaining a 35-year-long tradition, to quietly advance Beijing's already sizeable influence across the resource-rich... 

Australia-listed Rapid Lithium has entered into a binding term sheet to acquire certain mineral claims that comprise the Prophet River gallium/germanium project in British Columbia, Canada, from... 

South Africa's total solar PV capacity surged to 8.97 GW this year, which includes 2.8 GW from public procurement and 6.1 GW from private-sector contributions, 11.9% higher than in 2023. A further... 

The C&I Solar + Storage Summit, co-hosted with the EIUG Convention, was a groundbreaking gathering of industry experts, policymakers and investors, all united to shape the future of energy in South... 

State-owned power utility Eskom has reported a R25.5-billion loss before tax for the financial year ending March 31, 2024, following a year marked by operational setbacks, financial strain and... 

Japan's Idemitsu Kosan 5019.T said on Wednesday it would increase its stake in Vecco Group to 50.1% from 14.7%, gaining a majority in the Australian vanadium developer as part of its expansion into... 

The Competition Tribunal approval of the acquisition of ferromanganese major Metalloys in Meyerton, Gauteng, is raising hopes of a revival of South Africa’s manganese alloy potential. Metalloys,... 

Global coal consumption is expected to hit a record high this year and stay near that level until 2027 as strong demand in Asia outpaces declines in the US and Europe, the International Energy... 

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) opened the 184-unit, Phase 3 of the Riverside View affordable housing development in Diepsloot, west of Midrand and north of the City's centre, this week. Monthly... 

By: Taru Madangombe - Vice President: Power and Grid for Middle East and Africa at Schneider Electric To listen to a symphony is one of the world’s great gifts.  The culmination of instruments,... 

By: Johan Pretorius - MMM Segment Lead, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Today, Africa holds approximately 30% of the world’s total mineral reserves. Indeed, from the copper belts of Zambia... 

By: Anoop Hariparsad - Digital Energy Business Unit Leader for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Microgrids are emerging as a game-changing concept, particularly within commercial and... 

Australia’s main opposition group laid out a A$331-billion plan to create a taxpayer-funded nuclear power industry in just over a decade, despite the nation’s top scientists saying renewable energy... 

The Krugersdorp-based Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) operation of JSE- and LSE-listed midtier gold producer Pan African Resources (PAR), commissioned in October 2024 and now fully operational,... 

The coal industry is undergoing a significant transformation through investments in cleaner and more efficient technologies, such as carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, which is reducing... 

While the global transition to a low-carbon economy remains crucial, the pace of the transition must be pragmatic to balance energy affordability, security and development, says nonprofit coal... 

Harmony Gold Mining Company expects Phase 2 of its renewable-energy programme to supply about 20% of the peak daytime demand of its South African operations once completed. 

Cape Town has become the first metro in South Africa to start construction on its own solar PV plant. 

The project is central to Uzbekistan’s ambition to install 25 GW of renewables by 2030.  

Hecate Energy's Sunfish Solar 2 project will be one of the largest solar facilities in Michigan. 

Switching to electric mobility is a no-brainer: tailpipe emissions cause poor health or even death and are a significant contributor to climate change. But given Africa’s limited access to... 

Switching to electric mobility is a no-brainer: tailpipe emissions cause poor health or even death and are a significant contributor to climate change. But given Africa’s limited access to... 

Charge (formerly Zero Carbon Charge) has cut the ribbon on its first off-grid, public electric vehicle (EV) charging service station in Wolmaransstad, in the North West. The station will form part... 

State-owned power utility Eskom has sparked debate with its latest tariff proposal, resulting in uncertainties for solar power users. Solar energy company GoSolr co-founder Patrick Narbel points...