Articles about renewable energy

SolarAfrica partners MPower for utility-scale solar project

The project enables renewable energy generated during the day to be stored and discharged during periods of higher demand.

Volkswagen boosts renewable energy in Kariega

The company has completed a 0.88MWp solar project at its Component Plant, strengthening renewable energy generation.

New Eskom unit to supercharge renewables drive

Eskom launches Eskom Green, a business designed to accelerate the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects.

Low-carbon energy is now critical infrastructure for Africa’s digital future

A lack of reliable access to electricity jeopardises connectivity, economic activity, productivity and essential services, says Dejan Kastelic, CTO at Vodacom Group.

Eskom breaks ground on 75MW solar plant

Once completed, the plant is expected to generate 147GWh of electricity annually, supplying power to 60 000 households.

New partnership to drive virtual wheeling growth

Mezzanine and OAE expand virtual wheeling access for corporate buyers, traders and renewable energy producers nationwide.

Telemetry data exposes scale of unplanned power outages

While load-shedding has receded, the lived experience of unreliable power has not, a new report shows.

Caught between the sun and Eskom’s bill

Eskom extends its R10 000 solar registration sweetener to September, but legislative requirements remain clouded.

Huawei urges ‘grid-forming’ tech to stabilise SA’s energy transition

Huawei's Kyle Zhang outlines how grid-forming technology and AI will secure SA’s digital energy future.

Wind energy body SAWEA appoints new board

The South Africa Wind Energy Association elected four new board members at its 2026 annual general meeting.

SONA 2026: Ramaphosa unveils 40% renewables target

By 2030, more than 40% of SA’s energy supply will come from cheap, clean, renewable energy sources, says the president.

Construction starts on 300MW solar, battery project

SOLA Group secures funding for its Naos-1 Hybrid Solar and Battery Project in the Free State, with commercial operation targeted for 2028.