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Minister announces new 1500MW solar project

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… Cape Town – Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has announced that a … Northern Cape to add to South Africa’s growing renewable energy programme. The Minister announced this at the South African International Renewable Energy Conference (SAIREC) 2015 on Monday. She said this …

Minister announces 10 small-scale IPPs

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… Cape Town – Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has announced the ten … bidders in the department’s Small Projects Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers (IPPs) Programme. The … opened the South African International Renewable Energy Conference (SAIREC) 2015 on Monday. The programme is …

Increase in income, employment in electricity

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… numbers show is that we are reliant on coal as a source of energy and that revenue for energy has increased fourfold in the space of ten years. … use of gas because people might be stuck with the use of energy,” Lehohla told SAnews . The report showed that the …

Renewable energy a catalyst for development

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… Cape Town – Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson says renewable energy presents an opportunity for Africa to improve energy security, access and to mitigate the effects of … Renewable energy a catalyst for development …

Slight changes to petrol prices

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… Pretoria – The Department of Energy says the pump price of petrol 93 Octane will decrease …

Call for businesses to collaborate

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… (information and communications technology) and renewable energy sectors,” she said. Minister Zulu told delegates at …

SA joins globe in creating tourism jobs

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… with retrofitting establishments with renewable energy,” the Minister said. Signing the declaration has …

Presidency obtains clean audit

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… Improvement Plan, Human Resource Development Council, the energy war room and the anti-poverty programme, which is run …

Opportunities for "ecopreneurs"

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… Pretoria – There is a growing demand globally for renewable energy solutions, technologies and products and as a result, … “There is a growing demand globally for renewable energy solutions, technologies and products. This demand is … said government's industrial policy identifies "green and energy-saving industries” as a priority sector for job …

Great potential in SA, China relations

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… mining and mineral beneficiation, renewable energy, finance and tourism,” he explained. Minister Davies …

Innovation needed for energy generation, investment

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… Pretoria - Innovative ways for energy generation and investment are critically needed in … development is a result of collaboration between Vuselela Energy and Anglo American Platinum. The Department of Trade … of this innovation as it provides a solution to the energy challenges that an energy-intensive operation like the …

SA to host top renewable energy conference

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… first time host the South African International Renewable Energy Conference from 4 to 7 October in Cape Town. Th e … Jeff Radebe said the conference will profile renewable energy opportunities available in South Africa and Africa to … destination. “South Africa, through its Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme, is …

Solar energy programme a game changer

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… Pretoria - South Africa’s Solar Energy Programme (SEP) will deliver a quarter of the country’s renewable energy by 2030, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies. … Africa. By far, South Africa has the biggest renewable energy programme in Africa and one of the biggest in the …

Have your say on SA's rail policy

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… and social infrastructure programme, especially in energy, public transport, ICT and water supply to unlock …

Matona's appointment to DPME welcomed

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… detailed planning in selected sectors such as water and energy to facilitate more effective implementation of the …

Power system stable

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… 20 September 2015. “We continue to urge customers to use energy efficiently at all times, especially air conditioners, …

DRC open to South African investment

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… of opportunities for South African businesses in the energy sector, especially those who are in the transmission …

R1.4 trillion for SA infrastructure

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… activity as we witness investments in mega projects in energy, Information and Communication Technology, rail, …

Efforts stepped up in climate change

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… Edna Molewa. “To ensure that our country’s food, water, energy security and infrastructure are not negatively … leading a programme to unlock the untapped potential for energy savings in public buildings at national, provincial … level. Minister Molewa said three years ago, renewable energy projects were small and lacking investment, but there …

DRC a strategic partner for SA

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… country to conduct business with, says Deputy Minister of Energy Thembisile Majola. Speaking at a business seminar in … driven by the mining, reconstruction of roads and energy infrastructure, as well as the impact of the … also said that South Africa offers opportunities in the energy, information and communication technology, …