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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CSIR encourages South African residents to take control -
Energy experts at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have noted that South Africans can reduce their household energy costs and possible grid...more
4/9/2019
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Kibo provides update on four key projects -
JSE- and Aim-listed Kibo Energy on Monday confirmed that it is developing four key projects – two thermal coal power projects, in Botswana and Mozambique; a UK-focused flexible...more
4/3/2019
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Supply and Demand
A new study commissioned by the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) reflects on opportunities for corporates, municipalities, and intensive power users looking for affordable and low carbon ways of securing...more
Zambia, Zimbabwe cut Kariba Dam power generation -
Zambia and Zimbabwe reduced power generation to around half capacity at their power stations at the Kariba Dam as water levels in the reservoir fell, Zambia’s state-owned...more
Time for South Africans to take climate change seriously -
Addressing parliamentary members during the SONA debate, President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the need for citizens to take climate change seriously....more
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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Bilateral nuclear agreement signed between Russians and Rwandans -
Russian state-owned nuclear group Rosatom has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Infrastructure of...more
7/5/2018
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World Bank
South Africa’s energy sector has been plagued with uncertainty recently, leaving South Africans in the dark as to where the country’s energy future is headed and what it will take to keep the lights on....more
Projects and energy updates from South Africa -
Green energy bid targets black business -
South Africa plans to invite bidders for additional renewable power projects amounting to ZAR50 billion of investment, which will...more
6/12/2018
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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
Development agendas to curb power woes -
Sub-Saharan Africa is burdened with a complex and persistent electricity gap that is difficult to bridge in the medium to long-term owing to population growth, says...more
5/15/2018
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New power generation exemption framework creates fresh hurdles for IPPs -
Titled “Licensing Exemption and Registration Notice”, the amendment was published in the Government Gazette of 10 November 2017, and signed by...more
3/5/2018
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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 Electrification scheme in focus, says Eskom With 90% of South Africa now having access to electricity, the utility will now put special focus on the three provinces that are...more
Weekly projects and energy updates in South Africa -
Climate change impacts global energy system, says Shell boss -
The CEO of Shell, Ben van Beurden, has noted the importance of taking a global perspective on tackling...more
Weekly projects and energy updates in South Africa Eskom urged to be less secretive with its operating data Eskom came under criticism at the National Energy Regulator (NERSA) subcommittee hearings for attempting to keep some...more
7/11/2017
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Weekly projects and energy updates in South Africa -
How Dongfang won ZAR4bn “cooked” Eskom tender -
General Electric and Murray & Roberts have gone to court accusing Eskom of rigging a ZAR4 billion tender to go to...more
Weekly projects and energy updates in South Africa Eskom faces intensified scrutiny over Molefe's reappointment Eskom is facing multipronged investigations into its reappointment of Brian Molefe as CEO, with Parliament’s...more
5/30/2017
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DoE won’t appeal nuclear ruling, but Kubayi leaves door open for new nuclear determination ahead of IRP update -
Energy Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi announced on Saturday that government would not appeal the 26 April ruling...more
Power utility Eskom will seek waivers on nuclear rules -
Eskom will apply to the Treasury for a series of waivers and exemptions from procurement regulations as it forges ahead with its plan to build a fleet of six to...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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German-backed initiative to help increase use of solar energy in industrial processes -
The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) and the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry...more
3/6/2017
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