The impact of smart charging for EVs -
With many new EVs now out-performing their fossil-powered counterparts’ capabilities on the road, energy planners are looking to bring innovation to the garage — 95% of a car’s time...more
5/28/2019
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Release of updated IRP imminent, says Radebe, as he allays coal producers' fears -
Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has promised that the update of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which reflects the government’s policy...more
5/21/2019
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IEA says world cannot "press pause" on renewables, as capacity growth stalls -
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has expressed concern over the “unexpected flattening” of renewable-energy capacity additions in 2018,...more
5/15/2019
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Africa: The deserts are blooming -
Time and time again, the deserts of Africa have been proven to harness the incredible potential to power the whole continent through solar energy. ...more
Seplat, NNPC to raise U$700m for gas plant due in 2020 -
Seplat Petroleum Development and Nigeria’s State oil company will raise US$700 million for a joint gas project scheduled to start production next year as the...more
Globeleq, Aurora Power Solutions to build PV projects in Zambia -
Independent power producer Globeleq and renewable energy company Sola Group’s Aurora Power Solutions have been awarded two 20 MW solar photovoltaic (PV)...more
4/16/2019
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Nkwinti extends TCTA board’s term to 30 April -
Water and Sanitation Minister Gugile Nkwinti has extended the term of the current Tans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) board to 30 April....more
3/4/2019
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Investec’s ZAR 1bn fund to buy up stakes in South African green power projects -
The investment vehicle, set up with UK Climate Investments, wants equity in operating renewable energy projects....more
2/22/2019
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Ramaphosa's Saudi deal a boost for renewables -
President Cyril Ramaphosa's recently signed ZAR12 billion renewable energy investment deal with Saudi Arabia, was widely welcomed as a much-needed lift for the economy and...more
7/26/2018
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GE Power installs 100th power plant in sub-Saharan Africa -
U.S. energy techniques company GE Power installed its 100th power plant in sub-Saharan Africa through plants in Angola powered by trailer-mounted aero gas turbine...more
Projects and energy updates from South Africa -
Africa50 to participate with developing the Desert to Power Programme -
Africa50, Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are set to develop solar...more
Weekly projects and energy updates in South Africa Limpopo’s coal-fired power station gets green light The government has flashed the green light again for a [new] multibillion-rand coal-fired power station in Limpopo, but...more
2/12/2018
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New electricity generation: Eskom outlines transmission spending plans -
Eskom plans to spend ZAR174.5 billion on its transmission and distribution network over the next 10 years, largely to improve reliability and...more
10/23/2017
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Weekly projects and energy updates in South Africa -
Medupi Unit 4 synchronised to national grid -
In South Africa, Unit 4 of the Medupi Power Station Project in Lephalale, Limpopo, was synchronised to the national...more
South Africa Energy Minister, axed -
Many South African’s are stunned at the President’s bold reshuffle of Cabinet last night. Among the 20 position changes – some being axed and others shifted to different portfolios – ...more
4/4/2017
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Renewables sector welcomes Presidency’s support of renewables -
The South African Renewable Energy Council (SAREC) has welcomed the Presidency’s clear support for the country’s Renewable Energy Independent Power...more
2/13/2017
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City of Cape Town launches waste-to-energy plant -
South Africa’s City of Cape Town is now generating its own electricity through a waste-to-energy plant.
While launching the ZAR400 million (US$30 million) plant...more
1/31/2017
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Weekly projects and energy updates in South Africa -
Brown secures an Eskom cut-off reprieve -
Indebted municipalities have been handed a reprieve from scheduled power outages after Public Enterprises Minister...more
1/24/2017
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