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 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:12:24 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/standard-bank-to-finance-africas-renewable-energy-boom-845013a In 2025, Standard Bank saw Africa’s shift toward renewable energy financing outpace non-renewable energy by an 8:1 ratio. Reflecting this trend, even Eskom, which has traditionally relied on coal, has launched a new business unit focused on developing utility-scale renewable energy projects. With this momentum, the financial institution is energised to finance the continent’s clean energy boom. 1-268899 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-deal-with-chinese-solar-giant-to-spark-up-sas-energy-market-956174a A new partnership between SolarWorld Africa and IBC Solar South Africa will introduce Tongwei, a Chinese solar company, to the South African market with its premium photovoltaic (PV) modules. 1-268844 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-partnership-to-energise-virtual-wheeling-in-south-africa-623581a A new partnership between Mezzanine and Open Access Energy (OAE) is set to electrify virtual wheeling in South Africa. 1-268431 Tue, 26 May 2026 10:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/renewable-energy-development-driving-change-in-nelson-mandela-bay-401149a As South Africa accelerates its renewable energy transition, Phase 1A of Parsons Power Park has broken ground in Nelson Mandela Bay. The 31 MWp solar project spans the equivalent of 80 football pitches, and the ground-breaking ceremony was attended by the project’s key partners. 1-268315 Thu, 21 May 2026 15:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Renewables & Energy Efficiency South Africa 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