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Andrada Mining CEO Anthony Viljoen
Namibia's battery metal ambitions rest on infrastructure, miners say
25th October 2023 By: Reuters

Namibia's ambitions to become a manufacturing hub for battery metals key to the global transition to clean energy will require huge investments in infrastructure to support processing facilities,... 


Namibia orders police to stop Chinese firm's lithium exports
24th October 2023 By: Reuters

Namibia's government has ordered police to stop Xinfeng Investments from transporting lithium ore inside the country and from exporting it, accusing the Chinese miner of violating the country’s ban... 


Northern Graphite's processing plant in Quebec, Canada.
Miners race to realise graphite projects as China controls exports
23rd October 2023 By: Reuters

As China moved to control some exports of key battery mineral graphite on Friday, miners elsewhere face a race against time to bring new projects to fruition to secure supplies for the next... 


Proconics Contracted to Install the First IdentiFlight System in South Africa
Proconics Contracted to Install the First IdentiFlight System in South Africa
20th October 2023

Proconics' experience in the renewable energy sector positions the organisation to successfully install the first IdentiFlight system in South Africa. Proconics is pleased to announce that it has... 


LANTERN RINGS
The introduction of Vesconite Hilube’s lantern ring applications prolonged lifespan and reduced maintenance efforts
Better hydro efficiency through pump, turbine tech
20th October 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Early attempts to replace conventional metallic-type lantern rings with polymers, such as nylon, yielded discouraging results compared to metallic lantern rings in the water engineering industry,... 


A solar PV panel being installed
Africa not a major player in solar energy – yet
17th October 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

All the critical minerals necessary for all renewable and battery energy technologies are found in Africa, highlighted consultancy and data company Rystad Energy senior partner and head of analysis... 


Nato Oosthuizen
Why aren’t we harnessing the power of hydro as part of a comprehensive energy mix?
13th October 2023

By Nato Oosthuizen, Partner and Renewable Energy Expert at BDO After trudging through almost two decades of the country’s long term decline in power production, 2023 has seen some of the worst... 


South African Wind Energy Association CEO Niveshen Govender
Opinion: Beyond the turbines
13th October 2023

A week on from the successful Windaba Conference and Exhibition, South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) CEO Niveshen Govender reflects on the key learnings, exchange of ideas and what the... 


Rio completes Kennecott solar plant
11th October 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has completed the construction of a 5 MW solar power plant at its Kennecott copper operation in Utah. The 12 800 solar panel power plant will be commissioned in coming... 


A hydrogen-fuelled truck
Industries must choose and move on most important hydrogen uses first
10th October 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Hydrogen can be used in a range of applications and it is important to select the most important use cases for green hydrogen, upon which industries worldwide must then move on. Multinational gas... 


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Energy transition has potential to dramatically increase demand for steel
6th October 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

With local electricity grid constraints becoming more prevalent and given the global emphasis on decarbonisation, the ongoing energy transition, as well as loadshedding, are expected to present... 


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Energy transition has potential to dramatically increase demand for steel
6th October 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

With local electricity grid constraints becoming more prevalent and given the global emphasis on decarbonisation, the ongoing energy transition, as well as loadshedding, are expected to present... 


A wind turbine
Many wind turbine components can be recycled
5th October 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

An issue regarding wind farms that will have to be addressed is how to handle their inevitable decommissioning issues, including what to do with wind turbines (towers, machinery and blades) that... 


Image of a wind farm
Focus on microgrids while grid capacity issues are being resolved – Winde
3rd October 2023 By: Irma Venter

The current capacity constraints in Eskom’s transmission system can, to a degree, be countered by a focus on microgrids, says Western Cape premier Alan Winde. Speaking at Windaba Connect in Cape... 


US weighing record $1bn loan for massive lithium mine in Nevada
US weighing record $1bn loan for massive lithium mine in Nevada
2nd October 2023 By: Bloomberg

The US Energy Department is in talks to lend a record $1-billion to the developer of one of the country’s largest lithium deposits in a push to build out a domestic supply of critical minerals.... 


An image of a crane-less solution
Crane-less technology simplifies turbine repair
29th September 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Given the increasing size and weight of wind turbine components, ‘crane-less technology’ is becoming more relevant in the wind energy sector and will likely be adopted more widely in South Africa... 


An image of Harmattan Renewables director Chanda Nxumalo
Offshore wind energy offers value to energy mix
29th September 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Offshore wind energy has significant potential to provide a consistent source of renewable energy and create jobs in South Africa. While there are challenges to overcome, such as grid upgrades and... 


An image of SAWEA CEO Niveshen Govender
Windaba focuses on wind energy sector impact
29th September 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

The twelfth edition of Windaba, hosted by the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), will focus on the impact of wind energy, its role in the energy mix, and related industry and energy... 


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SA’s wind-energy potential is vast and not geographically constrained
29th September 2023 By: Donna Slater

Despite no wind energy projects being selected as preferred bidders in the sixth bid window (BW6) of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), the South... 


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Vetrozelena Wind Farm, Serbia
29th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Vetrozelena will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 820 000 t/y. 


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SA’s wind-energy potential is vast and not geographically constrained
29th September 2023 By: Donna Slater

Despite no wind energy projects being selected as preferred bidders in the sixth bid window (BW6) of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), the South... 


A wind turbine, solar panel and hydrogen storage tank
South Africa needs to look internally before going global on hydrogen
28th September 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

As South Africa progresses its hydrogen strategies and plans as a means to mitigate climate change and to bolster security of energy supply, the country needs to look internally before embarking on... 


Interim Eskom CEO Calib Cassim
Eskom aiming not to breach Stage 4 loadshedding this summer
27th September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom is aiming to limit loadshedding to Stage 4 during the summer months to the end of March by restricting unplanned breakdowns to 14 500 MW during what is also its high-maintenance season, when... 


Rolls-Royce announces breakthrough in project to allow hydrogen to fuel aircraft
26th September 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major propulsion and power systems group Rolls-Royce announced on Monday that it and its partners had achieved a significant breakthrough in making hydrogen a practical fuel for... 


Rainbow produces first mixed rare earth sulphate from South African pilot plant
22nd September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In continuing its efforts to be a forerunner in the establishment of an independent rare earth elements (REEs) supply chain in the UK, London-listed Rainbow Rare Earths has entered into a strategic... 


Image of wind and solar farm
Western Green Energy Hub, Australia
22nd September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Western Green Energy Hub plans to build an ultrascale renewable-energy project that will generate an estimated 50 GW of electricity. 


An alkaline water electrolyser cell stack manufactured by HydrogenPro AS
Takasago Hydrogen Park, Japan – update
22nd September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Takasago Hydrogen Park has entered full-scale operation.  


Two men stood behind a glss safety screen, testing a compressor motor form Marthinusen Coutts in Zambia
Timeous turnaround on motor repair
22nd September 2023

Last month, electric motor repair company Marthinusen & Coutts Zambia was requested by a copper smelter based in the Copperbelt region of Zambia to provide an in-country repair solution to two of... 


Offshore wind webinar participants
Experts explore offshore wind’s potential in SA energy mix
21st September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With the World Bank estimating South Africa to have 901 GW of offshore wind generation potential, legal and consulting professionals are examining the promising opportunities and challenges... 


Norway's Aker BP may explore for seabed minerals, CEO says
20th September 2023 By: Reuters

Norway's second-largest listed oil and gas company, Aker BP, said it would consider applying for licenses to mine minerals from the seabed if parliament approves a plan for such exploration.... 


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... 


Investors glimpse opportunity in Europe's unloved mining shares
Investors glimpse opportunity in Europe's unloved mining shares
18th September 2023 By: Reuters

Investors are finally seeing potential in European mining shares, as China's step-by-step economic stimulus is steadily laying the foundations for a recovery of the unloved sector. The STOXX... 


The Atlantis OCGT plant
Diesel supply problem blamed for low OCGT use during intense loadshedding week
17th September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has confirmed that problems in the diesel supply chain last week meant that it did not operate its open-cycle gas turbines (OCGTs) as “hard” as it would have done normally in a context where... 


How power plant OEMs can help address SA’s electricity crisis
How power plant OEMs can help address SA’s electricity crisis
15th September 2023

As the South African government mulls over ways to improve the performance of Eskom’s coal-fired power stations, collaborating with power plant original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) may be the... 


Grid connection point with wind turbine in the backgound
Renewables hosting capacity of existing Western Cape grid could be doubled with 10% curtailment
14th September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

An assessment by two leading European transmission system operators (TSOs) of an Eskom-generated grid analysis shows that the capacity of the existing Western Cape grid to host variable renewable... 


Capstone post image
Fuel for Thought: Liquified Petroleum Gas
14th September 2023

The past several years have shown that a range of fuel options for power generation is an important hedge against instability. Fuel flexibility is a hallmark of Capstone microturbines, which can... 


Shell image
Breaking new ground in productivity
14th September 2023

As the world grows so, too, does its energy requirements. Shell is committed to meeting those requirements while keeping the needs of the economy, the environment and the people top of mind. An... 


Wind turbines
HyProMag to participate in project to develop UK circular supply chain for wind turbine rare-earth magnets
12th September 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Resources development company Mkango Resources reports that rare-earth magnetic recycling company HyProMag, in which it owns a majority stake, is collaborating with EMR, the Offshore Renewable... 


City of Cape recommends green light for R107m Steenbras refurbishment
12th September 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee is recommending the approval of a R107-million investment over the next few years to refurbish the Steenbras Hydro Pumped Storage Scheme. The 108-month... 


Rainbow signs strategic supply agreement with UK-based rare earth alloy manufacturer
11th September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In continuing its efforts to be a forerunner in the establishment of an independent rare earth elements (REEs) supply chain in the UK, London-listed Rainbow Rare Earths has entered into a strategic... 


Image of a warehouse with pumps laid out on the floor
Pumps manufacturer excited about expansion into the US
8th September 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

Design, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and repairs specialist Ryalsan North Engineering’s (RNE’s) Pumps Canadian branch is excited about  its expansion into the US market, increasing the... 


Aerial view of the Phalaborwa rare earths project
Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, South Africa – update
8th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Rainbow Rare Earths has achieved successful first production of mixed rare-earth sulphate at the Phalaborwa pilot plant. 


Image of solar, wind and battery energy storage power
Tropicana mine renewable-energy project, Australia
8th September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Pacific Energy has been awarded the contract to integrate 62 MW of clean energy into AngloGold’s existing 54 MW gas-fired power system at the Tropicana gold mine. 


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