South africa

Wind Farm

South Africa: Kangnas Wind Farm Energises Its Main Transformer

The 140MW Kangnas Wind Farm, on the outskirts of Springbok, celebrated the successful energisation of its main transformer this week.

Energy-Eficient Building

Green Building Practices Can Help Construction Industry Bounce Back

By implementing green building practices, South Africa’s construction industry can recover quicker from the effects of the national lockdown.

Associated auxiliaries at kriel power station

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Energy Transition

SOUTH AFRICA: The Government has its Plan to Fight Climate Change

Meeting in the Council of Ministers recently, the South African government passed three bills as part of a plan to combat climate change.

Wind Power Project

SOUTH AFRICA: BioTherm Energy Connects its Excelsior Wind Farm to the Grid

South African independent power producer BioTherm Energy has just connected its Excelsior wind farm to the grid. With a capacity of 33 MW, the installation is l…

Wind Farm

Excelsior Wind Farm Connects to South Africa’s Power Grid

The 33MW Excelsior wind farm, in the Western Cape province, is now connected to the country’s national power grid, having successfully completed the commission…

Wind Turbine

ZEST WEG Launches Gearless Turbine Technology in South Africa

Zest WEG will be combining its new turbine technology with its established footprint in the local South African economy to develop the sector and local skill se…

South Africa

Exploring Hydrogen Resources in Africa Gains Momentum

Germany and Nigeria have agreed to establish a hydrogen exploration partnership that will benefit West Africa.

Solar thermal

Bokpoort CSP Project Achieves 21.7GWh Production Record in Winter

The South African-based Bokpoort CSP project, now in its fifth year of production, celebrated yet another huge production record.

Oil&Gas Drilling

Rig Platform Arrives in Mossel Bay Ahead of Drilling

The rig platform, the Deepsea Stavanger, arrived in Mossel Bay on 21 August ahead of its deployment to the Outeniqua Basin, where it is scheduled to work on the…

Hydrogen Fuel Cell

South African Fuel Cell Technology Company to be Developed

The Development Bank of South Africa and the Industrial Development Corporation have committed project development funding to create a South African stationary …

Solar Power Plant

Droogfontein 2 Solar Park Begins Full Operation in South Africa

The Droogfontein 2 Solar Park situated near Kimberley in the Northern Cape, has reached full grid code compliance and commercial operation.

Market Analysis

South Africa Sees Worst Power Cuts on Record in 2020, Research Shows

The power cuts by ailing state utility Eskom are one of the biggest challenges facing President Cyril Ramaphosa as he tries to revive investor confidence in Afr…

Coal-Fired Power Plants

Camden Power Station Back Up, But Eskom Emissions Continue

Eskom’s Camden Power Station, close to Ermelo in Mpumalanga, resumed operations on Thursday after a four-month shutdown.

Power Construction

South Africa Seeks to Boost Grid System with Dispatchable Power

South Africa has been experiencing power supply issues and is now looking into available options including dispatchable power to boost the grid.