Generation
A short guide to South Africa’s energy sector for consumers
Wärtsilä unpacks the opportunities that are present in South Africa’s energy sector and explain some of the terminologies.
Generation
Eskom’s Kusile Unit 2 achieves full commercial operation
Eskom has announced that Unit 2 at the Kusile Power Station has attained commercial operation status, now adding 800MW to the grid.
Business and markets
Total makes second gas condensate discovery in South Africa
Total has made a significant gas condensate discovery on the Luiperd prospect, located on Block 11B/12B in the Outeniqua Basin.
Renewable energy
Mozambique launches the construction of second solar power plant
President Filipe Nyusi has officially launched the construction works of Mozambique’s second solar power plant.
Event News
South Africa weighs big block nuclear vs small modular reactors
In the NIASA and ESI Africa Digital Dialogue that took place as part of the Digital Energy Festival, a breakdown was presented of the pros and cons of a large-scale nuclear and small modular reactor (SMR) builds in South Africa.
Finance and Policy
GreenCo closes $1.5m investment to empower its operations in Zambia
GreenCo announced the investment of $1.5 million by Denmark’s IFU and InfraCo to empower its operations in Zambia.
Finance and Policy
Op-ed: Ted Blom on where Eskom tariffs are heading
While electricity customers are still reeling from increased tariffs, Eskom is busy preparing its next onslaught to increase tariffs.
Smart Technologies
Challenges faced by risk managers in the digital age
Is there a learning map, guide or curriculum that a risk practitioner can follow to help transform him/her into being a digital risk manager?
Transmission and Distribution
Customised genset to meet platinum mine’s energy needs
Zest WEG is constructing a large diesel powered genset to be delivered later this year a South African platinum mine.
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.
