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SAPVIA anticipates surge in solar PV installations

The renewable industry body expects 3GW of new solar photovoltaic installations annually in the foreseeable future, as demand rebounds.

Cape Town reaps rewards of green energy push

The city’s renewable energy efforts resulted in employment gains and investments to the tune of R2.6 billion, between 2014 and 2024.

Clean power set to overtake coal for first time in SA

Government plans to invest R2.2 trillion − about 30% of SA’s gross domestic product − in a comprehensive energy transformation strategy.

Eskom looks to reduce electricity prices in SA

The power utility’s goal is to ensure electricity price increases remain closely aligned with the Consumer Price Index, says chairman Mteto Nyati.

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.

Funding, skills dearth threatens AI’s role in energy security

Artificial intelligence can help ease South Africa’s energy crisis, but not without systematic changes, say energy experts.

Cape Town’s R200m Atlantis solar plant takes shape

Since construction on the project began in October 2024, around 2 400 solar panels have been installed.

Reunert disposes of Blue Nova as SA’s energy outlook improves

The residential and small commercial battery storage market remained constrained in the absence of load-shedding, the company explains.

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.

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 renewables adoption surges 300% in a decade

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