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G20 countries could produce enough renewable energy for the whole world – what needs to happenSven Teske and Saori Miyake

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CSIR to coordinate phase one of WC green hydrogen master plan

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Sars calls for public comment on renewables tax incentives

Lindsey Schutters 31 Jul 2024

Jon Kornik, CEO of Plentify

Plentify secures funding to expand internationally

Lindsey Schutters 22 Jul 2024

The Continental Energy Investment Forum 2024 brought together the Africa Energy Colloquium.

African energy ministers call for more collaboration

Lindsey Schutters 19 Jul 2024

Wind industry is a bright spot for job creation

Wind industry is a bright spot for job creation

16 Jul 2024

Lithium batteries are not being recycled at the rate that they should

Lithium alternatives needed to avoid 'forever chemicals'

Lindsey Schutters 11 Jul 2024

Minister Ramokgopa is determined to deliver a new IRP plan before the year is out.

Ramokgopa’s 20GW renewables plan is a sharp turn from IRP2023

Lindsey Schutters 9 Jul 2024

Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, used his first media address to highlight the biggest issues facing the country's electricity supply.

Ramokgopa highlights SA’s biggest electricity challenges, and it isn’t supply

Lindsey Schutters 8 Jul 2024

Desco is a featured Ferro Energia customer for its flagship installations.

Desco is adding renewables to power e-waste recycling

8 Jul 2024

Balancell is moving to a larger facility because the demand has grown exponentialy.

Balancell is keeping SA in the battery game

Lindsey Schutters 5 Jul 2024

From left: Axel Lorenz, CEO of Process Automation at Siemens Digital Industries, Mariana Vaz Sigoli, Siemens Hydrogen Center of Competence, Jan Grimbrandt, CEO of Boson Energy and Liran Dor, CTO of Boson Energy

Siemens and Boson Energy partner on waste-to-hydrogen tech

4 Jul 2024

BHP is moving straight to electric to bypass Anglo hydrogen development.

BHP skips hydrogen, turns to electric trucks after Anglo rejection

Lindsey Schutters 27 Jun 2024

Japan is South Africa's biggest partner in the hydrogen economy, but Europe will drive the biggest demand.

H2 Moves Europe is Anglo’s latest play to stimulate hydrogen market

Lindsey Schutters 26 Jun 2024

2023 was a record year for all energy consumption. Source: Viktor Kiryanov/Unsplash

Energy Institute report says 2023 was record year

Lindsey Schutters 25 Jun 2024

Sanedi project manager Ashanti Mbanga

#YouthMonth: Ashanti Mbanga is empowering SA for a sustainable energy future

Lindsey Schutters 21 Jun 2024

The Competition Commission has sent a powerful message to the inverter market.

Victron Energy fined R14m for anti-competitive practices

Lindsey Schutters 20 Jun 2024

The Waterfront will draw its power from Etana's wind farms.

V&A Waterfront adds new wind power deal to sustainability mix

19 Jun 2024

Sawea hosted media on a tour of Aurora wind farm outside Cape Town.

Sawea uses Global Wind Day to urge country towards faster shift to low-carbon future

18 Jun 2024

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Liberty Two Degrees' retail assets sustain strong operational performance

12 Jun 2024

280MW wind project secured for Rio Tinto and Sibanye-Stillwater

280MW wind project secured for Rio Tinto and Sibanye-Stillwater

11 Jun 2024

Umsinde Emoyeni Wind Farm construction will begin in 2024 with operation estimated for 2026. Source: Sam Forson/Pexels

Sibanye-Stillwater secures 140MW wind energy project

30 May 2024

Gaslighting by candlelight ahead of the 2024 elections

Gaslighting by candlelight ahead of the 2024 elections

Mark Allewell, Sensor Networks 28 May 2024

The Luvside LS Double Helix 1.0 turbines are the company's main design.

Luvside brings vertical wind turbines to SA, scouting for local partners

Lindsey Schutters 28 May 2024

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Electricity Regulation Bill - spotlight on creating a competitive market

Angelo Tzarevski and Clara Hansen 24 May 2024

Professor Sampson Mamphweli was made Head of the Energy Secretariat in the office of the Chief Executive Officer at the South African National Energy Development Institute in January 2023

Q&A: An inside look into Sanedi’s hydrogen progress

Lindsey Schutters 23 May 2024

South Africa is committing major resources to establish the hydrogen economy.

The hydrogen economy is alive and well in SA

Lindsey Schutters 21 May 2024

Ministerial Energy Action Plan briefing on the update of generation performance and implementation of the Energy Action Plan. Eskom, Megawatt Park.

Eskom shows signs of improvement, but challenges remain

Lindsey Schutters 20 May 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa gestures ahead of signing into law a national health bill that aims to provide universal coverage to South Africans, at the Union Buildings. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Energy transition is an ANC election campaign obstacle

Joe Bavier 16 May 2024

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IAE: Africa needs $277bn yearly for 2030 SDGs

15 May 2024

Minister in The Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa gave an Energy Action Plan update from Kusile powerstation

Eskom defies odds, delivers 47 days of uninterrupted power

Lindsey Schutters 14 May 2024

Tororo Solar North Limited, is a special purpose vehicle company (SPV) established to develop, build, operate and maintain a 10MW Photovoltaic Power Plant in Eastern Uganda.

Red Rocket secures funding for Virginia Solar project

2 May 2024

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