Women in Energy
Minister Mantashe recognises women leadership in the energy sector
SA's minister of mineral resources and energy, Gwede Mantashe, applauds women that have been appointed to senior executive positions in the energy sector.
Business and markets
Analysis: Red tape blocks S.Arica’s renewable energy potential
Investment proposals are on hold as red tape delays procurement. Sibanye wants to add up to 150MW of solar capacity, while Gold Fields is aiming for 40MW.
Renewable energy
Health and safety prioritised in wind power construction
As South Africa enters Level 3 lockdown, sectors including wind power construction teams, are facing more stringent health and safety regulations.
Renewable energy
Egypt: New and Renewable Energy Authority firm on growth plan
Egypt’s New and Renewable Energy Authority is actively engaged in implementing solar and wind projects with a combined capacity of 3,170MW.
Generation
Cost factor: Coal-fired power 0, renewable energy 1, finds IRENA
Examining the cost factor, the same amount of money invested in renewable power today produces more new capacity than it would have a decade ago.
Finance and Policy
Eskom CEO responds to MP’s question about R5 billion payment
Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has responded to questions arising from a virtual meeting held by South Africa's Parliament Standing Committee on Appropriations.
Finance and Policy
Op-Ed: The manufacturing industry cannot ignore looming carbon tax
Implementation of South Africa's Carbon Tax Act is going to put a strain on pollution-heavy industries' bottom line, such as the manufacturing industry.
Event News
“Mini-grids can electrify thousands of health centres in sub-Saharan Africa”
AMDA's CEO explains why mini-grid companies are "like the Amazons and Teslas of the energy sector", figuring out how to create 600-million new customers.
Business and markets
Strategic Fuel Fund gains former dept. of energy DG, Magubane
The CEF Board has appointed former Director-General for the Department of Energy Nelisiwe Magubane as the new Chairperson of the Strategic Fuel Fund.
Renewable energy
Reconfigured IPP platform targets to lead clean energy sector
Building Energy’s management, in partnership with Inspired Evolution’s Evolution II Fund, has launched the newly branded integrated IPP, Red Rocket.
