Articles about renewable energy

Juwi, JA Solar ink deal for large-scale solar projects

The firms sign a 420 000-panel supply agreement for two large-scale projects that will span an area the size of 160 rugby fields.

MultiChoice-backed Wetility secures R500m funding

The capital will be utilised to fund solar and battery systems, enabling the start-up to add over 16MW of solar capacity.

Mzansi Energy, PMC sign 12-year power purchase agreement

The Marula Green Power project will supply 132MWp solar power and a 360MWh battery system to deliver clean energy to PMC’s Ba-Phalaborwa mine.

Leveraging local tech, talent for greener and smarter SA

SA needs to get serious about reaching carbon-neutral, as it doesn’t think big enough or look at the situation holistically.

Eskom eyes green hydrogen in renewable energy push

The power utility issues an invitation to tender for the construction of a pilot renewable green hydrogen facility.

NOA wind energy project readies to produce clean power

South African renewable energy firm NOA Group’s 94.5MW Wind Garden reaches financial close and enters construction.

Eskom to add 5.9GW renewable energy by 2030

The power utility focuses on evolving its business to position it for the energy transition and increasing competition, while ensuring energy security.

Govt proposes tariff hikes on renewable energy imports

The proposed measures would increase customs duties on components used in solar, wind and battery storage technologies.

Treasury grant initiative to pump R5m into untapped economies

National Treasury looks to fund the next set of innovative businesses in the green and informal economies through its Jobs Fund.

Eskom to establish independent renewable energy business

The objective for the new subsidiary is to operate independently of the main Eskom entity to allow for competitive market positioning.

SA’s renewable energy investment to reach R132bn

With further market certainty, manufacturing for the renewable energy sector is expected to grow by 2030, says GreenCape.

SolarAfrica, Powerx sign 60MW clean energy deal

The power purchase agreement will ensure access to large-scale renewable energy for local corporate and industrial businesses.