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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Zambia sets sights on yet more solar as another 34 MW is connected to grid -
The 34 MW Ngonye solar photovoltaic plant, in Zambia, has been connected to the country’s grid and has started operations....more
5/8/2019
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Winter rains are starting later in the year – study -
The rainy season in South Africa’s winter rainfall region is starting later in the year than it used to, according to a study conducted at the University of Cape Town...more
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
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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South Africa’s first solar-powered desal plant could produce affordable water -
Plans are underway to build South Africa’s first solar-powered desalination plant at Witsand in the Hessaqua municipality. This will be an...more
7/26/2018
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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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Weekly projects and energy updates in South Africa -
Synposis of energy minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi budget speech -
The energy minister reconfirmed that government will proceed with the signing of new nuclear power...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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Eskom's coal-fired power struggle -
Eskom’s closure of five old coal-fired power stations over the next 10 years, at a loss of about 30 000 direct and indirect jobs, was foreseen more than a decade ago....more
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Sky is the limit for opportunities in renewable energy market -
The global solar industry is a fascinating sector. For a technology that is essentially fairly...more
3/20/2017
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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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