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SA wraps up nuclear vendor workshop

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… entities and academics, according to the Department of Energy. The nuclear vendor parade comes as South Africa plans … MW (9.6GW) nuclear power capacity. South Africa’s nuclear energy policy was given the green light in 2008 and was … that nuclear power will form part of the country’s energy mix to a level of 9 600MW. “The vendors made …

Eskom records R9.3bn in profit

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… impact of the 8% tariff increase (granted by the National Energy Regulator of SA) offset by a contraction in demand for … Revenue growth has been offset by escalating primary energy costs due to increased purchases from independent … and its financial sustainability and to ensure that the energy security of the country is maintained in an effort to …

Defy production facility re-launched in East London

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… and meeting the environmental imperatives through energy efficiency requirements. “This year’s IPAP has …

SA, Botswana to intensify existing cooperation

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… including agriculture, defence and security, education, energy, environment, health, home affairs, justice, labour, … covering inter alia immigration, defence and security, energy, trade, transport and environment. The two Heads of … regard, the commission noted the conclusion of the MoU on Energy Research & Development between Botswana International …

Non-essential assets identified for Eskom

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… sustainability of Eskom, the roll-out of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to augment state … he said. Additionally, the process to amend the National Energy Regulator Act, 2004, and the Electricity Regulation … affordability on the part of poor households. Renewable Energy On renewable energy such as solar and wind, the …

Government continues to empower SA's youth

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… working with five Youth Co-operatives in the renewable energy sector in collaboration with the Department of Energy. This is in addition to the provision of the technical …

SA, Botswana focus on growing economic ties

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… countries continue to cooperate in various fields such as energy, water, justice, immigration, culture, transport, …

"Winds of change sweep across country"

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… access to safe water and sanitation or sustainable energy sources. It was also difficult for rural communities …

Tshwane dismisses “take-away” allegations

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… is missed, the city said. The provision of food parcels to energy and electricity technicians is part of council policy …

Deputy President to attend 2nd Africa-Turkey Summit

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… investment focussing on capacity building, infrastructure, energy, ICT and transport, among others. The summit is …

DST launches alternative energy solution

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… have access to the national grid.  The decentralisation of energy generation by using hydrogen fuel cell systems is one … said: "The South African government has rolled out several energy and energy-efficiency programmes and initiatives, such as HySA, … DST launches alternative energy solution …

President Zuma to attend SA-Botswana BNC

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… Relations and Cooperation, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Energy’s Tina Joemat-Pettersson, Trade and Industry Minister …

SA committed to G20’s 2018 target

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… also tackled the issue of tax evasion by multinationals, energy, climate change, Ebola, terrorism and calls for the …

SA to hold second nuclear vendor parade

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… States of America and South Korea,” said the Department of Energy on Friday. It added that these countries had confirmed … their readiness to participate. South Africa’s nuclear energy policy was approved in 2008 and was further enhanced … that nuclear power will form part of the country’s energy mix to a level of 9 600MW. The department said …

Rating agency affirms Eskom's credit rating

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… support a strong and sustainable Eskom to ensure that the energy security of the country is maintained, as well as … reviewed an extensive set of options available to ensure energy security. Eskom is facing significant challenges that …

President Zuma in Australia for G20

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… attend are on delivering global economic resilience and energy plus the working lunch on future challenges,” the …

Government committed to supporting manufacturing sector

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… Tooling Centre of Excellence at the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) on Monday, the Minister said that …

SA taking bold steps to fight climate change

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… Affairs Minister Edna Molewa. “Three years ago renewable energy projects were small and lacking investment, today there is rapid uptake of large-scale renewable energy technologies through the Renewable Energy Independent Power Purchase Programme (REIPPP),” …

Education remains government's top priority

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… the country’s areas of skills shortages such as renewable energy, nuclear, gas, maritime and rail engineering.  This is …

China, SA sign framework agreement on nuclear cooperation

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… Pretoria – Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson on Friday signed an … counterpart Minister, Administrator of China National Energy Agency, Wu Xinxiong. The agreement initiates the … Resource Plan 2010 – 2030, as a means of ensuring energy security and contributing to economic growth. The …