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Call to celebrate women’s achievements this Women’s Month

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… Department of Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister, Samantha Graham-Maré, has called on … delivered remarks at the recently held Empowering Women in Energy breakfast held on the sidelines of the third G20 Energy Transitions Working Group meeting in the North West. …

Generation fleet is building momentum - Eskom

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… than half of coal-fired power stations operating with an Energy Availability Factor (EAF) exceeding 70%. Some three … continues to operate reliably, supported by an improved Energy Availability Factor, which reflects progress in plant …

Renewable energy revolution isn’t just electric - it’s female

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… The future of the renewable energy sector is female and Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister, Samantha Graham-Maré, is doubling … with SAnews on the sidelines of the Empowering Women in Energy breakfast, Graham-Maré revealed plans to review the … Renewable energy revolution isn’t just electric - it’s female …

Government welcomes renewable energy investments initiative 

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… of a research project investigating how private renewable energy investments in South Africa contribute to equitable … “Projects like Communities and the Private Renewable Energy Sector: Distributing Social Development Benefits in … Africa (COM-PRES),which support South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme …

Africa steps forward: SA G20 proposed Africa Energy Efficiency Facility hailed

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… South Africa’s proposed Africa Energy Efficiency Facility could emerge as a defining … Lei – who delivered remarks at a side event at the Energy Transitions Working Group meeting this week, applauded South Africa’s “vision of placing energy efficiency at the core of the… G20 energy agenda”. …

Africa energy efficiency under the spotlight at G20 meeting

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… Africa Energy Commission Executive Director, Rashid Ali Abdallah, … the G20 Presidency legacy programme – to establish an energy efficiency facility. He was delivering remarks on the sidelines of the third G20 Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) meeting in the North …

Government launches project for investors in energy sector

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… to unlock infrastructure investments and strengthen the energy sector, government is calling on investors to invest … will play an important role in the broader reform of the energy system. This reform includes the introduction of a … Johannesburg, the Deputy Minister said the reform of the energy system is advancing rapidly, and its commitment …

'Evolution of energy landscape' requires deepening government, industry collaboration

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… The success of South Africa’s energy transition depends, in part, on deepening and stronger … collaboration between government and the renewable energy industry to fill out policy implementation gaps and … to Chief Executive Officer of the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), Niveshen Govender, who …

Dialogue to mark start of Women’s Month 

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… including agriculture, manufacturing, and the Green Energy Sector; as well as calling for collaboration and …

Report calls for transformed world’s food systems

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… to broader priorities, including decent jobs, energy and affordability, digital connectivity, education, …

Green energy solutions must accommodate all 

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… The global shift toward a future powered by green energy solutions must be fair and equitable – safeguarding … a sustainable future. This is according to Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who delivered opening remarks at the third G20 Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) meeting held in the …

SA granted €500 million loan for Energy Transition

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… million loan for the implementation of the country’s Just Energy Transition (JET) plan by the German Cooperation via … infrastructure services, with a specific focus on the energy sector and climate mitigation. “KFW’s financing forms … Germany’s pledge at COP26 to support South Africa's Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).  Germany’s three policy …

Power system continues to meet winter demand

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… maintenance averaged 5 050MW. Over the same period, the Energy Availability Factor (EAF) ranged between 62% and 66%, … Calculator, a convenient tool for tracking and optimising energy usage: … correct. Eskom continuously reviews its diesel spend and energy output figures as part of its monthly reporting and …

Northern Cape a province making strides

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… on the move. And… as you know, when it comes to renewable energy, it is the one province that has attracted more … infrastructure development, Human Settlements, Tourism and Energy and Electricity,” the statement read. The engagement …

Northern Cape green energy potential could be 'heartbeat' of SA's economy

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… With its immense potential for renewable energy and green hydrogen production and export, the Northern Cape could become a key driver of South Africa’s energy transition and economic growth. This is according to … “The Northern Cape is at the forefront of the clean energy revolution and is experiencing a significant surge in …

Drive for energy efficiency sees registration of 7 000 buildings

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… The Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, Samantha Graham-Maré, has announced that over 7 000 public and private buildings have registered for an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). An EPC is a certificate that indicates how much energy is being used to operate a building, which is …

SA signs US$474.6 million loan for Just Energy Transition

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… aimed at supporting the implementation of the Just Energy Transition (JET). The loan agreement with the AfDB … loan concluded in 2023 to support South Africa's Just Energy Transition.  “This new agreement highlights the … development agenda. It strengthens efforts to improve energy security measures, accelerate the decarbonisation of …

UN Secretary-General Guterres calls for urgent transition to clean energy

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… call for the global community to “supercharge the clean energy age”, warning that the fossil fuel era is failing and … must seize the moment to accelerate a just, inclusive energy transition. Delivering a special climate address … collaboratively to fast-track the transition to renewable energy.  “Fossil fuels are running out of road. The sun is …

eThekwini council approves strategy to improve solid waste management

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… similar approvals in the Water and Sanitation and Energy sectors. “Metros, including eThekwini Municipality, …

Eskom clarifies dispute with Koeberg contractor

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… process. This after media reports that the French energy company had won a high court order instructing the … extended operation of the power station, helping to ensure energy security for the country,” Eskom said. – SAnews.gov.za …