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Green Hydrogen container
Export component of South Africa’s green hydrogen strategy will seek to lock in price subsidies
29th September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The initial export component of South Africa’s yet-to-be-approved Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy is not premised on the trade of scarce renewable electrons – converted into molecules or... 


Batteries essential part of solar power systems for business customers
21st September 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

A paradoxical risk with regard to the adoption of solar energy as a power source for commercial and industrial customers was loadshedding, vertically integrated independent power producer New... 


An inverter with the Midea logo on
New inverter, battery solutions distributed
21st September 2023 By: Halima Frost

Energy technology provider Midea Energy Solutions, a product division of global appliance and air conditioning manufacturer Midea, has partnered with local distributors Livance Distributors and... 


R107m Steenbras Dam scheme upgrade in the works to help Cape Town ease loadshedding
18th September 2023 By: News24Wire

A R107-million refurbishment of the Steenbras Hydro Pumped Storage Scheme is on the pipeline, with Capetonians hoping it will bring further relief from load shedding. This week, the City of Cape... 


Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay
Energy Council CEO sees 2023 as a turning point in the energy crisis, but warns of slow decarbonisation progress
14th September 2023 By: Darren Parker

Industry body the Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay has said there is sufficient reason to believe that loadshedding could end as early as the end of 2024, but warns that South Africa... 


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Solar energy storage system launched
8th September 2023

The pressing need for effective energy storage systems has become undeniable owing to the severe energy crisis marked by an unreliable power supply and frequent, at times, daily loadshedding. In... 


rows of solar pv panels in an aray
Firm offers immediate solar solutions
8th September 2023

Solar energy company SunSource Solutions remains committed to not only providing immediate solutions to South Africa's energy challenges but also contributing to a more sustainable and... 


solar panels on the roof of Static Powers's factory as part of a 1.1 MW solar photovoltaic grid-tied system
Group installs 1.1 MW solar system at manufacturing facility
8th September 2023 By: Halima Frost

After a year of planning and installing alternating-current and direct-current solutions, standby equipment manufacturer Static Power has commissioned a 1.1 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) grid-tied... 


A solar alternating current (ac), low-voltage/medium-voltage, step-up skid or ‘E-House' on show at Turnkey modular's manufacturing site in Germiston
First skid delivered to Free State client
8th September 2023 By: Halima Frost

Prefabricated deployment solutions developer Turnkey Modular rolled out the first of multiple solar alternating current (ac), low-voltage/medium-voltage, step-up skid or ‘E-Houses’ in July for... 


Wind turbines
Solar, wind energy to drive growth in input materials
7th September 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Solar, wind and battery storage are essential to the low-carbon energy transition and there is likely to be greater demand for input materials used in these sectors in the years ahead. This was... 


Scatec CEO Terje Pilskog
Kenhardt hybrid plant to prove competitiveness of dispatchable renewables – Scatec CEO
7th September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The global head of renewable-energy group Scatec is “extremely enthusiastic” about the market opportunities in South Africa, where he says variable wind and solar generation offer the cheapest and... 


South Africa wants $8.5bn climate plan wrapped up by COP28
7th September 2023 By: Bloomberg

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy said she expects the long-delayed implementation plan for an $8.5-billion climate pact with some of the world’s richest nations to be... 


 Jan Oberholzer
As new Mulilo chair, Jan Oberholzer hopes to support 5 GW expansion
6th September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

South African independent power producer Mulilo Energy has appointed former Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer as its new non-executive chairperson as it gears up to grow its renewables and battery storage... 


South Africa urged to increase pumped storage capacity
4th September 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

It is imperative that South Africa immediately start increasing its pumped storage hydropower capacity, as this will take time and it is becoming increasingly important as the just energy... 


Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa working with DMRE to have updated IRP released for consultation soon
2nd September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Although persisting with his position that he has the powers to determine the sources of new generation, Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says because the Department of Mineral... 


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An updated IRP and Eskom's restructuring make headlines
1st September 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe's plan to take an updated Integrated Resource Plan through Cabinet processes soon and the... 


Renewables plus storage
Two more risk mitigation hybrid projects take steps toward financial close
31st August 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Two more preferred bidders selected as part of the much-delayed Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP), which was launched as an emergency procurement round in... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe aiming to secure Cabinet approval for ‘IRP 2023’ in Sept
29th August 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe is aiming to seek Cabinet approval to publish an updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for public consultation during an upcoming Cabinet... 


A solar and battery powered microgrid developed and built by Eskom at the Swartkop dam in the Northern Cape
Microgrid roll-out gaining traction
25th August 2023 By: Halima Frost

After the successful commissioning of State-owned power utility Eskom’s third microgrid, at the Swartkop dam, in the Northern Cape, the company aims to launch its next two microgrids at Nomalengena... 


Renewable energy and fossil fuel power infrastructure
TIPS sets out to create a South Africa-focused Just Transition Transaction Framework
21st August 2023 By: Darren Parker

Independent, nonprofit economic research institution Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) has launched research on a proposed Just Transition Transaction Framework. During a webinar on... 


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Koeberg, battery storage and Eskom's unbundling make headlines
11th August 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the latest developments with regard to the Koeberg nuclear power station, a big battery storage programme and the unbundling of Eskom. 


An image of AES commercial director Dennis Williams
Fuel type key to success
11th August 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid ongoing power outages and energy constraints, new approaches to fuel selection and efficiency among chemical plants have become necessary, says boiler and energy plant operations and... 


Imagoes Solareff/GridCars EV charger
Stanlib Asset Management acquires Solareff, GridCars; enables PPAs
7th August 2023 By: Irma Venter

Stanlib Asset Management has acquired 51% of Solareff, through its Stanlib Infrastructure Fund II.  Stanlib Asset Management is a local investor in sustainable infrastructure. 


DMRE aims to unveil battery storage preferred projects in two months after receiving 17 bids
DMRE aims to unveil battery storage preferred projects in two months after receiving 17 bids
4th August 2023 By: Terence Creamer

A total of 17 bids have been received in response to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s (DMRE’s) inaugural public procurement for battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. The... 


Power line and substation
Alternative funding models for South Africa’s R235bn grid investment outlined in new report
3rd August 2023 By: Terence Creamer

To unlock the estimated R235-billion in investment required to strengthen and expand the grid in a way that positions it to connect the 53 GW of new generation capacity that will be required by the... 


Only approved inverters to be accepted from October, warns City of Cape Town
Only approved inverters to be accepted from October, warns City of Cape Town
25th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town has announced that all solar photovoltaic (PV) and/or battery systems connected to the wiring of a building must be registered with the city before installation. Also, from... 


Hyphen, Namibian govt launch socioeconomic development framework
24th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

The Namibian government and green energy supplier Hyphen Hydrogen Energy on July 24 launched the socioeconomic development SED framework for Namibia’s landmark $10-billion green hydrogen project.... 


Swartkopdam microgrid
Eskom launches Swartkopdam microgrid in Northern Cape
24th July 2023 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Eskom’s distribution business has launched another microgrid, this time at Swartkopdam, about 150 km from Upington, in the Northern Cape.   Microgrids are capable of electrifying... 


An aerial shot of the Blue Crane shopping centre at night well lit by all of the BEKA Schréder SOLARPOLE Lighting systems whch have been installed in the parking area
Solar installation lights way for shoppers
21st July 2023 By: Halima Frost

South African lighting solutions manufacturer BEKA Schréder completed the supply of a solar streetlight installation for a shopping centre in Alberton, Gauteng. A total of 24 BEKA Schréder... 


Power lines with Koeberg in the background
Eskom system operator doesn’t foresee grid instability should both Koeberg units be offline simultaneously
19th July 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom’s system operator GM, Isabel Fick, does not foresee the Western Cape power grid being materially destabilised if both of Koeberg’s two nuclear reactors are out of service simultaneously later... 


Gaylor Montmasson-Clair
Opinion: How South Africa could seize the moment and build renewables and battery value chains
18th July 2023

The draft South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) has been released for public comment. In this article, Gaylor Montmasson-Clair, who is a facilitator of the SAREM process, outlines the... 


A Fitch Ratings logo
Fitch maintains South Africa's ratings, says an ANC election loss won't mean new economic policies
18th July 2023 By: News24Wire

On Monday, Fitch again maintained its "BB-" credit rating on South Africa – despite now expecting no economic growth this year. The US credit rating agency kept its "stable" outlook on South... 


IPP Office head Bernard Magoro
Grid still seen as key risk for upcoming renewables round despite reduction in govt guarantee
18th July 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The government-default component of the government guarantees extended to the independent power producers (IPPs) that will be selected to build new solar and wind projects under the upcoming... 


Battery energy storage systems manufactured by Actom
Actom wins battery energy storage system supply contracts
17th July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Electrical equipment and services company Actom has been awarded contracts to supply battery energy storage systems (BESSs) for two international electrical companies appointed to design, execute... 


A railway line
US agency sees Lobito rail corridor helping to diversify critical minerals supply chains
12th July 2023 By: Terence Creamer

US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) CEO Scott Nathan has reiterated the American government’s interest in helping to finance the Lobito rail corridor, linking the copper and... 


wind turbines sunset
Rapid action needed if African countries are to meet SDG7
12th July 2023 By: Darren Parker

For Africa to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) target of ensuring everyone can access affordable, dependable, sustainable and modern energy, there needs to be rapid implementation... 


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