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Eskom reaches no load shedding milestone

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… since 26 March this year. Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, told a media briefing that this is an indication that government’s Energy Action Plan, coupled with Eskom’s Generation Recovery … of that 5000MW of the same period last year. From an Energy Availability Factor, this marks an improvement of …

Government considers intervention in Eskom electricity tariff hike application

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… tariff hike. This according to Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who briefed the media on Wednesday. The power utility has asked the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to approve its …

Call for collaboration to use technological innovations to address sanitation challenges

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… traditional sanitation methods such as water-efficient and energy-neutral systems, which drastically reduce the …

Lamola urges global citizens to hold G20 leaders accountable

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… and the negative impact it has on global food and energy security, supply chains, macro-financial stability, …

Agreements signed with battery energy storage projects

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… Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has signed two project … appointed as preferred bidders under the first Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement … Window 1. According to the Department of Electricity and Energy, the two projects secure “a total of 360 MW/1440 MWh …

Africa calls for funding of just transition

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… opportunities.  “In 2021, the average cost of capital for energy projects was about seven times higher in Africa than …

Top climate activist warns of catastrophic outcomes if world doesn't transition to clean energy

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… on the Group of 20 (G20) leaders to urgently adopt clean energy solutions. Naidoo, the President of the Fossil Fuel … 12-month initiative seeks to improve the use of renewable energy in Africa by leveraging South Africa’s G20 Presidency, … Naidoo underlined the urgency of transitioning to a clean energy economy to protect future generations, and improve …

Eskom Generation Recovery Plan continues to bear fruit

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… utility explained. Last week, Eskom also maintained an Energy Availability Factor of over 60%. “Eskom’s EAF was …

SA seeks balance between livelihoods and renewable energy ambitions

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… the livelihoods and jobs of ordinary people, as the energy sector transitions towards renewable sources. “As we can go towards renewable energy, there must be a just transition. There is a … assured citizens that plans towards the Just Energy Transition will leave no one behind. READ | Just …

President arrives in Brazil to lead SA’s participation at G20 Summit

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… social inclusion and the fight against hunger and poverty, energy transitions and the promotion of sustainable …

Minister visits Stilfontein mine shaft

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… illegal mining equipment and goods including alcohol, energy beverages, oxygen cylinders, an air compressor, scrap …

Government commends progress made in Lesotho Highlands Water Project maintenance

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… have a hydro power station to power the system. It’s clean energy… At the very same time, this side, we are able to …

R7.6 billion loan to implement Just Energy Transition concluded  

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… billion loan for the implementation of the country’s Just Energy Transition Plan (JETP) by the Agence Française de … Treasury to support the just dimensions of the Just Energy Transition (JET), maximising the social outcomes of the energy transition for local communities. This loan builds on …

Cabinet briefed on outcomes on State Visit to China

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… in electric vehicles, battery manufacturing, renewable energy storage, as well as in identified Special Economic … value -chains and to promote investments in the renewable energy sector. “The agreements signed both at a government …

National Treasury calls for comments on policy proposals

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… carbon offsets, the electricity levy, the renewable energy premium and the energy efficiency savings tax incentive. Stakeholders are …

SA strengthens bilateral ties with Egypt

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… sectors such as agriculture and agro-processing, mining, energy, transport, healthcare, tourism and education,” Lamola …

KZN commits to economic development, investment growth toward 2030

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… Zone (RBIDZ) has fuelled growth in heavy industry and energy, particularly in metals like aluminium and steel, … generating jobs and boosting export potential. “Renewable energy investments, particularly in biomass and solar, have diversified KZN’s energy landscape, with biofuel production from the sugarcane …

Electricity and Energy Minister steps in to resolve Eskom, City Power impasse

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… engagement convened by the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, and City of Johannesburg … between the Minister and the parties, the Department of Energy and Electricity said the following principles of … regard, both parties have agreed that The South African Energy Development Institute will undertake this process.  …

Youth could be Africa’s most valuable resource, says Minister

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… savvy, innovative, and highly motivated, and they bring energy, optimism, and creative problem-solving to every … technology, they are leading the thinking on renewable energy out of sheer necessity of energy poverty, and are leading social entrepreneurship to …

Mining industry a “sunrise industry”

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… that as the need for transition towards renewable energy sources builds up steam, so will the need for PGM rise … Mintek can be a significant player in the global clean energy economy. “While there is no universal consensus on the … these processes and ensuring the efficient utilisation of energy and water resources by developing technologies to …