Engineering News | Wind https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/wind Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:32:02 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 South African, global coal sectors need to define mineral’s role in the energy mix https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-african-global-coal-sectors-need-to-define-minerals-role-in-the-energy-mix-2026-05-28 Schalk Burger FUTURE COAL Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200 722355 1779976690 1779973200 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275099_resized_seritiresourcesgroupceomiketeke202502marleny41022.jpeg Seriti Resources CEO and FutureCoal chairperson Mike Teke 511 287 Sanlam Alternative Investments takes 10% stake in Africa GreenCo for $10m https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sanlam-alternative-investments-takes-10-stake-in-africa-greenco-for-10m-2026-05-25 Creamer Media Reporter INVESTMENT Mon, 25 May 2026 11:36:00 +0200 722009 1779746747 1779701760 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274173_resized_untitled25may2026at1454062.jpeg GreenCo co-founder and CFO Pug Bennet 511 287 Opinion: Africa’s energy transition is a growth story, but only if we act together https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/opinion-africas-energy-transition-is-a-growth-story-but-only-if-we-act-together-2026-05-22 Creamer Media Reporter ENERGY TRANSITION Fri, 22 May 2026 14:53:00 +0200 721936 1779456062 1779454380 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273805_resized_untitled22may2026at150437.jpeg Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub 511 287 Grid, renewable-energy expansions should proceed in parallel https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/grid-renewable-energy-expansions-should-proceed-in-parallel-2026-05-21 Rebecca Campbell ELECTRICITY Thu, 21 May 2026 16:59:00 +0200 721849 1779430764 1779375540 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273498_resized_toprenewableenergyprojectssolarpanelswithelectricitypylonandwindturbinestockimage11122010229.jpg 511 287 IES launches lifting machinery capability to serve the renewable-energy sector https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ies-launches-lifting-machinery-capability-to-serve-the-renewable-energy-sector-2026-05-15 Creamer Media Reporter ENERGY Fri, 15 May 2026 01:45:00 +0200 721336 1778831141 1778802300 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001271973_resized_untitled20260515t015424594.jpeg IES MD Patrick Njoloza 511 287 Hillside marks 30 years amid push for long-term power solution https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/hillsides-marks-30-years-amid-push-for-long-term-power-solution-2026-05-08 Lumkile Nkomfe ALUMINIUM Fri, 08 May 2026 20:25:00 +0200 720907 1778481924 1778264700 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270788_resized_hillsidealuminiumsmelteratdusk05261022.jpeg 511 287 Solar and wind solutions paired with battery storage cost-competitive – Irena https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/solar-and-wind-solutions-paired-with-battery-storage-cost-competitive-irena-2026-05-06 Schalk Burger RENEWABLE ENERGY Wed, 06 May 2026 16:33:00 +0200 720706 1778079664 1778077980 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Gaia concludes refinancing of empowerment agreements for the De Aar 1 and 2 wind farms https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/gaia-concludes-refinancing-of-empowerment-agreements-for-the-de-aar-1-and-2-wind-farms-2026-04-29 Schalk Burger WIND ENERGY Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:33:00 +0200 720288 1777469794 1777469580 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268895_resized_gaiafundmanagersciodrhendriksnyman1022.jpg Gaia Fund Managers chief investment officer Dr Hendrik Snyman 511 287 Envusa Energy confirms supply of renewable energy to key mines https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/envusa-energy-confirms-supply-of-renewable-energy-to-key-mines-2026-04-28 Tasneem Bulbulia RENEWABLE ENERGY AND DIVERSIFIED MINERS Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:23:00 +0200 720215 1777440302 1777386180 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268658_resized_envusak2plaque0426tasneembulbulia1022.jpeg Mooi Plaats launch 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96518_2026-04-28_envusa_energy_online.mp4218953278Envusa Energy CEO Nicole Mason and Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa welcome the launch of the two projects from the company’s Koruson 2 cluster in the Eastern and Northern Cape provinces. Envusa Energy CEO Nicole Mason and Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa welcome the launch of the two projects from the company’s Koruson 2 cluster in the Eastern and Northern Cape provinces. Dimsum Energy, Goldwind Africa partner to develop Eastern Cape renewables pipeline https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/dimsum-energy-goldwind-africa-partner-to-develop-eastern-cape-renewables-pipeline-2026-04-28 Lumkile Nkomfe RENEWABLES Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:37:00 +0200 720198 1777382718 1777379820 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268610_resized_jeffreysbaywindfarmrenewableenergywindenergyturbine60114duane1022.jpg 511 287 Ramokgopa welcomes inauguration of Envusa's R15bn Koruson 2 cluster of renewables projects https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ramokgopa-welcomes-inauguration-of-envusas-r15bn-koruson-2-cluster-of-renwables-projects-2026-04-24 Creamer Media Reporter RENEWABLES Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:03:00 +0200 720112 1777292413 1777042980 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268378_resized_untitled20260424t171906017.jpeg 511 287 South Africa’s pipeline of advanced wind projects stands at 17 GW – GWEC https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africas-pipeline-of-advanced-wind-projects-stands-at-17-gw-gwec-2026-04-21 Terence Creamer WIND ENERGY Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200 719790 1776766476 1776765900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001267229_resized_castlewindfarmanthem1022.jpeg 511 287 Global energy demand up 1.3% in 2025, electricity demand up by 3% – IEA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/global-energy-demand-up-13-in-2025-electricity-demand-up-by-3-iea-2026-04-20 Schalk Burger ENERGY DEMAND Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:12:00 +0200 719696 1776689572 1776687120 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Transmission bottleneck demands urgent national focus https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/transmission-bottleneck-demands-urgent-national-focus-2026-03-31 Lumkile Nkomfe Wind Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718416 1776404399 1776376800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262962_resized_danginsbergdiscoverygreen11251022.jpeg DAN GINSBERG Time-based dynamics, particularly during winter peaks and evenings, further highlight the need for refined pricing signals 511 287 Economic reforms underpin investment conference discussions https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/conference-attracts-strong-investment-commitments-2026-04-02 Creamer Media Reporter INVESTMENT Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:17:00 +0200 718571 1775134618 1775114220 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001263770_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96418_2026-034-02_second_take_en.mp478866449Economic reforms underpin investment conference discussions Economic reforms underpin investment conference discussions Record installed global capacity in 2025 proves renewable energy's resilience https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/record-installed-global-capacity-in-2025-proves-renewable-energy-resilience-2026-04-01 Lumkile Nkomfe RENEWABLE ENERGY Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:08:00 +0200 718509 1775053704 1775038080 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001263263_resized_francescolacamerairena04261022.jpeg Irena director-general Francesco La Camera 511 287 Government aims to move with speed on private investments for development https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/government-aims-to-move-with-speed-on-private-investments-for-development-2026-04-01 Schalk Burger INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:32:00 +0200 718486 1775052595 1775032320 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001263184_resized_enochgodongwana210520251022.jpeg Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana 511 287 Opinion: Why a multi-market model for electricity is key for energy security, affordability and ... https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/opinion-why-a-multi-market-model-for-electricity-is-key-for-energy-security-affordability-and-investment-2026-03-26 Creamer Media Reporter ELECTRICITY Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:10:00 +0200 718092 1774513972 1774512600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001261920_resized_untitled343.jpeg Wayne Cowie 511 287 Grid stability, commitments key to just transition https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/grid-stability-commitments-key-to-just-transition-2026-03-20 Lumkile Nkomfe ENERGY TRANSITION Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716543 1773728816 1773957600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001257363_resized_oscarvanheerden03261022.jpeg OSCAR VAN HEERDEN Domestic renewable energy funding must extend beyond generation capacity 511 287 Decarbonisation central to energy transition https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/decarbonisation-central-to-energy-transition-2026-02-27 Lumkile Nkomfe ENERGY TRANSITION Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 714500 1773728815 1773957600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001251467_resized_nandimalumbazowitsenergycentre02261022.jpeg NANDI MALUMBAZO Africa must explore multiple energy transition development pathways, whether through a rapid shift towards a green economy or a more staggered transition 511 287 Global Wind Energy Council launches action plan to boost energy resilience https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/global-wind-energy-council-launches-action-plan-to-boost-energy-resilience-2026-03-13 Schalk Burger WIND ENERGY Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:17:00 +0200 717278 1773410778 1773407820 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Global installed renewable energy capacity to double to 8.4 TW by 2031 – GlobalData https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/global-installed-renewable-energy-capacity-to-double-to-84-tw-by-2031-globaldata-2026-03-13 Schalk Burger RENEWABLE ENERGY Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:56:00 +0200 717250 1773400943 1773399360 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 SAWEA announces new board members, AGM highlights https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sawea-announces-new-board-members-agm-highlights-2026-03-09 Sabrina Jardim ENERGY Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0200 716909 1773067851 1773066600 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001258512_resized_saweastephenenmar261022.jpeg Stephen Koopman 511 287 Clean energy transition provides opportunities for Africa but needs cooperation, money https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/clean-energy-transition-provides-opportunities-for-africa-but-needs-cooperation-money-2026-03-06 Rebecca Campbell ENERGY TRANSITION Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:58:00 +0200 716764 1772804119 1772791080 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001258099_resized_istocknewworldenergytransitiong7energies09202110223.jpg 511 287 Africa's energy future needs to be built cooperatively – AU https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/africas-energy-future-needs-to-be-built-cooperatively-au-2026-03-04 Rebecca Campbell ENERGY Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0200 716603 1772691329 1772638200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001257605_resized_toprenewableenergyedfrenewablewindandsolar122310222.jpg 511 287 Sarens expands operations in Namibia with Walvis Bay logistics hub https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sarens-expands-operations-in-namibia-with-walvis-bay-logistics-hub-2026-02-27 Sabrina Jardim HEAVY LIFTING Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:08:00 +0200 716238 1772195009 1772194080 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001256461_resized_sarenswalvisbaynamibiaenfeb261022.jpg 511 287 EDF power solutions commissions 420 MW Koruson 1 wind power cluster https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/edf-power-solutions-commissions-420-mw-koruson-1-wind-power-cluster-2026-02-25 Sabrina Jardim WIND Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:57:00 +0200 716024 1772026254 1772013420 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001255829_resized_edf2enfeb261022.jpeg 511 287 Anthem energises Gamma B transmission substation in the Northern Cape https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/anthem-energises-gamma-b-transmission-substation-in-the-northern-cape-2026-02-20 Schalk Burger GRID SUBSTATIONS Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:34:00 +0200 715777 1771595132 1771594440 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Upcoming launch of electricity market seen as key step towards competition https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/electricity-sector-anticipating-phasing-in-of-electricity-market-2026-02-03 Schalk Burger ELECTRICITY REFORM Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0200 714411 1770710041 1770955200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001252583_resized_major.jpg 511 287 Competition Commission recommends approval of Norfund’s buyout of Anthem https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/competition-commission-recommends-approval-of-norfunds-buyout-of-anthem-2026-02-12 Schalk Burger MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:04:00 +0200 715156 1770899436 1770897840 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Nordex supplying 33 wind turbines to private projects in Western Cape https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nordex-supplying-33-wind-turbines-to-private-projects-in-western-cape-2026-02-09 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:57:00 +0200 714844 1770635320 1770634620 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001252452_resized_nordexenergysouthafricawindturbines1022.jpeg 511 287 Property players plug into renewables as risks fall and tariffs rise https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/property-players-plug-into-renewables-as-risks-fall-and-tariffs-rise-2026-02-06 Sabrina Jardim PROPERTY & ENERGY Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 714032 1770204898 1770328800 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001251066_resized_yield.jpg 511 287 RMB provides R4.45bn funding to expand Reatile’s energy investments https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rmb-provides-r445bn-funding-to-expand-reatiles-energy-investments-2026-02-05 Darren Parker ENERGY Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:31:00 +0200 714685 1770302245 1770301860 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001251965_resized_adobestock2236869761022.jpg 511 287 Market liberalisation, grid access needed to sustain energy reform momentum https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/market-liberalisation-grid-access-needed-to-sustain-energy-reform-momentum-2026-01-29 Schalk Burger ELECTRICITY REFORMS Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:31:00 +0200 714111 1769687582 1769675460 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001250253_resized_energyoutlook1thumbnail.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96073_energy_outlook_webinar_part_11.mp4186118265Progress in the national electricity reform process will help to sustain market reform momentum, but grid acces remains critical in 2026. Progress in the national electricity reform process will help to sustain market reform momentum, but grid acces remains critical in 2026. SAPVIA calls for constructive dialogue on solar system registrations https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sapvia-calls-for-constructive-dialogue-on-solar-system-registrations-2026-01-28 Sabrina Jardim RENEWABLE ENERGY Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:16:00 +0200 714074 1769610616 1769609760 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001250110_resized_sapviaceodrrethabilemelamu02241022.jpg SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu 511 287 New dashboard confirms strong pipeline of advanced grid-connected projects https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-dashboard-confirms-strong-pipeline-of-advanced-grid-connected-projects-2026-01-26 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:30:00 +0200 713899 1769437194 1769434200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001249600_resized_ntcsadashboard1022.jpeg 511 287 Scatec awarded PPAs for wind, solar projects in Tunisia https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/scatec-awarded-ppas-for-wind-solar-projects-in-tunisia-2026-01-26 Tasneem Bulbulia RENEWABLE ENERGY Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:20:00 +0200 713856 1769423958 1769422800 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001249471_resized_terjepilskog1022.jpg Scatec CEO Terje Pilskog 511 287 Line-up drives energy transition https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/line-up-drives-energy-transition-2026-01-23 Halima Frost Wind Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200 713750 1769165325 1769119200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001249168_resized_energyoutlookspssolarplant01261022.jpeg ON THE HORIZON With numerous projects on the horizon SPS believes the year will be a defining year for energy transition 511 287 Gap between education, industry demands being bridged https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/gap-between-education-industry-demands-being-bridged-2026-01-23 Halima Frost Wind Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200 712748 1769501134 1769119200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001246248_resized_energyoutlooksarenswind01261022.jpeg A WINDFALL Job creation in the wind energy sector is burgeoning paving the way for increased operational and technical training 511 287