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 Thu, 21 May 2026 09:26:17 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-economic-hub-could-plunge-into-darkness-over-eskom-debt-512130a The lights may go out in South Africa's biggest city and economic hub. Eskom has indicated that Johannesburg could have its power supply throttled over unpaid debts. 1-268246 Wed, 20 May 2026 08:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/people-planet-prosperity-driving-change-through-solar-power-067015a Yellow Door Energy wraps up its successful Lumen30 CSR project 1-268127 Fri, 15 May 2026 13:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/african-rainbow-energy-new-deal-to-speed-up-private-power-for-sa-businesses-390648a African Rainbow Energy (ARE) has increased its stake in the private power producer Sola Group from 41% to 83%, gaining majority control over its renewables portfolio. 1-268023 Tue, 12 May 2026 10:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-israelus-iran-war-is-hitting-south-africa-hard-our-oil-dependency-is-why-625471a Single mother of three and domestic worker Angel Mbatsha now pays R16 more per day for transport since Israel and the United States launched their war on Iran on 28 February. She pays R106 a day, 25% of her wage, to take three taxis from her home in Nyanga to her work in Glencairn, 38km away. 1-267921 Fri, 08 May 2026 09:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/crossboundary-secures-40m-to-build-solar-and-battery-power-for-african-businesses-392408a As the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran pushes up diesel prices and Eskom increases its electricity tariffs, renewable energy is a good option for many businesses looking to reduce costs and increase energy reliability. Right on time, CrossBoundary Energy has secured a $40m investment to fast-track commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable energy solutions throughout sub-Saharan Africa. 1-267753 Mon, 04 May 2026 10:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south32-and-eskom-renewable-shift-for-hillside-smelter-to-protect-local-jobs-170586a The South African power utility Eskom and South32 announced that they are working on a renewable electricity plan for the Australian firm's Hillside aluminium smelter, to take effect from 2031. 1-267658 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/engie-and-peles-solar-project-electrifies-south-africa-069575a The Graspan Solar PV plant in the Northern Cape, developed by Engie and Pele Green Energy, will add 75MW to South Africa's national electricity grid upon inauguration. 1-267557 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/as-sa-diesel-prices-skyrocket-solar-and-storage-emerge-as-heroes-069965a Starting 1 April 2026, diesel prices rose by R7.37 to R7.51 per litre, marking one of the sharpest monthly increases in recent history. The rise is due to increased volatility in global crude markets, with Brent prices recently exceeding $100 per barrel. 1-267467 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-laws-and-financing-options-energise-sa-solar-market-170036a Solar energy is fast becoming the go-to alternative energy source for South Africans, from a family of five to a business of 20. Given the country's abundance of sunshine and Eskom's ongoing electricity tariff increases, many are turning to solar. 1-267438 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/meet-the-10-sa-innovators-solving-the-country-biggest-problems-403089a Ten of South Africa’s leading clean-technology innovators, spanning renewable energy to smart farming, have been recognised at the 2026 Cleantech Innovation Programme South Africa (GCIP-SA) National Awards. 1-267205 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa