Articles about renewable energy

Amazon anchors SA’s first multi-buyer solar wheeling project

The tech giant’s long-term commitment at Springbok Solar Power Project turns instrumental in unlocking financing and de-risking, says SOLA Group.

Eskom in digital push as it pivots to renewables

As the power utility returns to profitability, it shifts its focus to digitalisation, while establishing a renewable energy company.

Vodacom powers ahead with virtual wheeling project

The telco, in partnership with SOLA Group, fully operationalises virtual wheeling, unlocking renewable energy access.

Eskom targets industrial buyers with long-term solar deals

Successful bidders will enter power purchase agreements, with renewable energy delivered in phases from multiple Eskom projects.

New EV freight pilot goes live in SA

DHL Supply Chain collaborates with Unilever and Volvo Trucks to test an electric Superlink combination truck for commercial operations.

New SAPVIA chairman vows to cut solar red tape

Bottlenecks include delays in updating the Integrated Resource Plan and inefficiencies in grid access and connection processes, says SAPVIA.

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.