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South Africa

South Africa Urged to Exploit Hydrogen to Become an Energy Exporter

With the world increasingly turning towards countries that have optimal renewable energy resources to provide the clean energy of the future, South Africa is in…

Power Construction

Eskom to Resume Construction of Ariadne-Venus 400kV line

Eskom is set to resume its work to complete construction of the final leg of the approximately 123 km of transmission power line, which will run through uMgungu…

South Africa

South African Economy Recovery Plans Prioritise Energy Security

The South African government’s newly unveiled Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan has energy security at the forefront to rebuild the economy post-COVID-…

Hydropower Plant

Scatec Solar to Buy SN Power

Norwegian firm Scatec Solar has signed a US$1.166 billion deal to acquire hydropower developer SN Power from Norfund.

LNG

South Africa’s DNG Energy Secures LNG Bunkering Permit

The Transnet National Port Authority has granted a licence to DNG Energy to begin LNG bunkering at Coega.

Solar Power Plant

Bokamoso Solar Power Plant in SA Enters Commercial Operation Phase

In South Africa, the Bokamoso solar power plant has marketed its first megawatt hours.

Electricity Transmission

Digital Energy Festival to Exhibit Wireless Transmission Project

The world’s first-ever long-range wireless power transmission project will be showcased at the Digital Energy Festival on 21 October.

Energy-Eficient Building

SANEDI Highlights the Benefits of Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency practices have far-reaching financial benefits for the underprivileged as these provide daily cost savings, especially at a time when the glob…

Wind Power Project

SA’s Perdekraal East Wind Farm Celebrates Commercial Operations

The 110MW Perdekraal East Wind Farm, outside of the Western Cape province in South Africa, commenced commercial operations on 8 October 2020.

South Africa

New Analysis Shows Onshore Wind Energy Potential Can Power Africa

Developing Africa’s huge onshore wind energy potential can boost its transition to affordable and reliable clean energy.

Solar Power Plant

Two New Solar Plants Now Feeding 132MW into South Africa’s Grid

Two utility-scale solar plants in the Northern Cape, Aggeneys Solar and Konkoonsies II Solar, have commenced commercial operations.

Nuclear Power Plant

South Africa’s Nuclear Power Plant Welcomes Replacement Steam Generator

The first of six new replacement steam generators arrived at the Koeberg nuclear power station on 29 September 2020.

Solar Power Plant

SOUTH AFRICA: Bokamoso PV Solar Power Plant Goes into Operation

The Bokamoso photovoltaic solar power plant has just been commissioned in South Africa.

Solar Power Plant

Solar to Manufacture Cool Drinks and Power the Grid Simultaneously

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is expanding the solar power generation capacity of its manufacturing facilities.

Nuclear Policy

Nuclear Associations of South Africa Demand Construction New Plants

South Africa’s nuclear professional associations have issued a general call to reboot the local nuclear industry.