https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/704.html South Africa news 15 Renewables & Energy Efficiency news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/704.html en-us Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:57:08 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-is-the-energy-story-a-dual-challenge-and-opportunity-for-africa-292257a Both new risks and strategic opportunities are being created for African economies, as the global economy enters a period in which geopolitical fragmentation, energy security, technology investment and changing trade relationships are increasingly intertwined. 1-272190 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sibanye-stillwater-limited-to-list-on-a2x-markets-636601a Global mining and metals processing group Sibanye-Stillwater Limited has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets. Its shares will become available for trade from 6 October 2026. 1-272101 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/debate-over-new-makhanda-wind-farm-414709a The Governors Kop Wind Energy Facility proposes 37 turbines generating 296MW on a 9,386-hectare site about 17km from Makhanda. The project’s own consultants have identified the area as having high to very high environmental sensitivity and conservationists say it could threaten private game reserves and the local tourism economy. The company behind the development has not been made public; the number of jobs that may be created is unclear; and no details of what community equity stake or social investment will flow from the project have been given. 1-272065 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/growthpoint-and-etana-energy-are-wheeling-clean-energy-to-cape-town-742932a Following the initial renewable electricity wheeling pilot launched in 2023, Etana Energy, Growthpoint Properties, and the City of Cape Town have successfully implemented the first pooled renewable electricity wheeling across multiple properties within the city’s municipal network. 1-271862 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-first-offshore-wind-farm-delayed-as-world-bank-highlights-potential-297447a The environmental impact study for South Africa's first proposed offshore wind farm along the country's east coast has stalled, pending new technical information from developers, the consultancy appointed to conduct the assessment confirmed on Thursday, 17 September 2026. 1-271830 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/phelan-greens-clean-jet-fuel-project-leads-sas-green-hydrogen-push-419509a President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the first wave of six priority green hydrogen projects under South Africa’s national green hydrogen programme, signalling a shift from project planning to implementation and investment. 1-271765 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sasol-challenges-scientists-to-unlock-access-to-green-hydrogen-964034a Sasol has challenged scientists and engineers to help lower the high cost of green hydrogen and prevent promising decarbonisation technologies from remaining indefinitely confined to research laboratories. The company’s vice-president for fundamental science research, Dr Theo Mudzunga, made the remarks during a sub-forum on Green Fuels and Aggregated Multi-type Energy Storage Empowering High-quality Development. 1-271704 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/light-bulb-moment-the-electric-decarbonisation-opportunity-419919a South African industry needs practical strategies to cut unnecessary costs and minimise risks in a carbon-restricted economy, not just more theoretical discussions about carbon. 1-271555 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/green-businesses-win-big-at-nedbank-green-economy-indaba-964434a Three South African green entrepreneurs shared R710,000 in funding and business support at the 2026 Nedbank Green Economy Indaba and the Nedbank Green Economy Awards in Johannesburg, Houghton. 1-271504 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/electra-mining-africa-more-to-see-learn-and-experience-520490a Electra Mining Africa is one of the world’s leading mining, engineering and industrial trade exhibitions, bringing together the technologies, expertise and people driving change across industry. But for visitors, the value extends well beyond the exhibition floor. 1-271406 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa