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Energ-G-Africa (EGA) has relocated to a larger manufacturing facility in Paarl, Western Cape that includes a solar edge assembly line capable of producing 550W and 275W solar panels. This is in addition to its existing range of 20W, 50W, and 360W panels. All EGA panels will be manufactu

Renewable energy producer African Clean Energy Developments (ACED) has ordered 144 MW worth of wind turbines from Vestas for theKhangela Emoyeni wind farm in the Western Cape. The contract includes the supply and installation of 32 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines and a 10-year maintenance and

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has urged a swift shift towards renewable energy to address the provinces ageing infrastructure and reduce reliance on Eskom. Despite recent improvements in energy availability, Winde stressed the need for transparency in load reduction practices

Mining company Tharisa has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Etana Energy to supply 44% of its Tharisa Mines electricity through wheeled renewable energy procurement. The mine north of Pretoria will receive its power demand from wind and solar farms in the Wes

The Western Cape governments efforts to enhance energy security through collaboration with independent power producers are starting to show significant results, says Premier Alan Winde. He was speaking during an opening address for the first session of the 7th Western Cape Provincial Pa

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) will conduct a public hearing on Eskoms request to classify congestion curtailment an operational strategy used to manage and mitigate grid congestion as a constrained generation ancillary service. In May, Eskom applied to the energy

A brewing dispute over energy distribution licenses could be an early litmus test for the Government of National Unitys (GNU) stated commitment to economic reform and public-private partnership, says John Lawson , CEO of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Eskom is calling on

South Africa has officially launched its largest operational wheeling project, adding 256 MW of renewable energy capacity to the national grid to power Tronox Mineral Sands operations in KwaZulu Natal and the Western Cape. Sola Group is developing the project in Lichtenburg in the North

The National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) has granted Eskom a licence to operate the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station Unit 1 for an additional 20 years, extending its operation until July 21, 2044. Koeberg Unit 1 contributes 930 MW of power to the national grid. This extension means Koeberg wil

Eskom has announced the recommencement of load reduction across the country. According to the utility, 94% of the countrys overloaded transformers are in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and North West. These areas will be targeted for load red

The Coega green ammonia plant has successfully secured the environmental impact assessment records of decision for its R14 billion, 1230 MW Crossroads Green Energy cluster in De Aar. Construction of the giga-scale solar project in De Aar, co-developed by Hive Hydrogen, Akuo Energy Afriq

The Coega Green Ammonia Project has successfully secured its Environmental Impact Assessment Records of Decision for the R14 billion, 1230 MW Crossroads Green Energy Cluster. The Giga-scale solar project in De Aar, co-developed by Hive Hydrogen, Akuo Energy Afrique, Africoast Investment

Construction will start soon on a new 140 MW wind energy project near Murraysburg, following the finalisation of a purchase power agreement (PPA) to supply mining company Sibanye-Stillwater. The Umsinde Emoyeni Wind Farm, located on the border between the Northern Cape Province and the

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) registered 105 new generation facilities with a total capacity of 788 MW and an investment value of R18,4 billion from January to March 2024 (NERSAs fourth quarter of the 2023/2024 financial year). The regulator said this continued the steady

Two of SAs provincial trade and investment associations have entered into a partnership with Namibian and Dutch stakeholders to explore the viability of building Africas first cross-country hydrogen pipeline the western Southern African Development Community green hydrogen production corridor. <

Two of South Africas provincial trade and investment associations have entered into a partnership with other Namibian and Dutch stakeholders to explore the viability of building Africas first cross-country hydrogen pipeline the western SADC green hydrogen production corridor. Wesgro, th