Renewable energy programme attracts R209.4 billion to SA economy
The Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPP) is making a significant impact on the economy, job creation, community upliftment, economic transformation and...
SA: Smart grid technology to change the face of energy
South Africa needs to move with speed in deploying smart grid technologies if it is to take advantage of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, says...
10 developments that will shape Africa’s energy sector in 2019
This year will be key for the advancement of new exploration and production development projects from West to East Africa
After a year of rebound...
Is 2019 the Year of Solar Power in South Africa?
With Eskom falling deeper, it begs the question whether 2019 could be the year for solar power.
Even though the lights could stay on this...
Huge desert solar initiative to make Africa a renewables power-house
The details of the “Desert to Power Initiative” have been outlined as part of the Paris Agreement climate change talks at COP24 in Katowice,...
In 2018, Benin, Burundi, Malawi, Uganda and Zambia made significant progress in de-risking renewable...
In 2018, Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF) supported a 7.5 MW Solar PV plant in one of the four partner countries, which will add...
Electrifying the Deserts of Africa
Solarplaza unveiled ‘The Solar Future: Deserts of Africa’, a new platform aimed at exploring the opportunities that accompany solar PV development in Africa’s deserts.
During...
African Development Bank urges power sector to capitalize on women’s capabilities
Women represent only 20 percent of employees in the African power sector and less than ten percent of engineers
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB.org),...
SA: Eskom helps businesses optimise energy use
Eskom has advised its business customers of a free electricity load profile audit as part of a basket of incentives.
“Load profile audits conducted by...
Winners of Nigeria Clean Energy Innovation Challenge emerge
AFTER a rigorous selection process, challenging boot camp and engaging pitch competition, the winners of the Clean Energy Innovation Challenge were selected at the...
