Transmission and Distribution
Customised genset to meet energy needs of platinum mine
Zest WEG is constructing a large diesel powered genset to be delivered later this year a South African platinum mine.
Generation
Sierra Leone: Off-grid utility provider wins environmental award
Off-grid utilities provider Winch Energy has won the International Environmental Impact Award at the British Expertise International Awards 2020 for a power project in Sierra Leone.
Finance and Policy
Rockefeller Foundation pledges $1bn for green recovery
The Rockefeller Foundation has announced it will commit $1 billion over the next three years to catalyse a more inclusive, green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Renewable energy
140MW Nxuba Wind Farm ready to feed into South Africa’s grid
Enel Green Power has commissioned its final wind turbine at 140MW Nxuba Wind Farm, and is ready to commence with the delivery of energy.
Smart Technologies
Wärtsilä: Hybrid projects are a competitive solution for South Africa
Wärtsilä presented a masterclass at the Digital Energy Festival, exploring why hybrid projects are found to be a highly competitive solution.
Renewable energy
SA wind industry gears up to deliver 14.4GW over the next...
The Windaba Virtual Conference kicked-off today, presenting industry leaders that are ready to usher the wind industry into another decade of growth.
Smart Technologies
EV charging market takes high road at Smarter Mobility Africa
ABB declares to have helped to shape EV industry over the years, and has delivered many first-to-market technologies in DC fast charging.
Solar
Solar meets South Australia’s total energy demand for first time
Australia hit a renewable energy milestone early in October when solar power provided 100% of South Australia’s energy needs for a whole hour.
Finance and Policy
Gov accepts Trengove report clearing allegations against Eskom CEO
The South African Deputy President, David Mabuza, says government accepts the findings of the Trengove report in a forensic investigation that cleared the Eskom CEO of allegations of misleading the board.
Renewable energy
IPP and KAEDCO to roll-out renewable energy project in Nigeria
Konexa has partnered with KAEDCO to co-develop a private renewable energy sub-franchise project in the Kaduna state, Nigeria.
