Articles about renewable energy

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.

Cassava, Microsoft target SA youth for clean energy sector

Training hubs in Johannesburg and Cape Town will equip women and youth with the skills they need to thrive in the renewable energy industry.

Renewable Energy Masterplan to power job creation

South Africa’s Renewable Energy Masterplan will help unlock thousands of new jobs in the sector, says deputy minister Samantha Graham-Maré.

SA renewables adoption surges 300% in a decade

The Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme prompts 300% growth in total renewable energy installed capacity.