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Report on national greenhouse gas published

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… in the Report are for four broad emission sectors: namely energy, industrial processes and product use (IPPU), …

President Ramaphosa mourns Harry Belafonte

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… Belafonte was an influencer of his time, who spared no energy in supporting the liberation struggle and in …

Tourism sector encouraged to go green

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… prices and the intensifying pressure on the national energy grid, as well as water scarcity and drought conditions … for the cost of retrofitting tourism facilities with energy and water efficiency equipment and systems, based on … applicants businesses is projected to substantially reduce energy consumption and result in electricity cost savings of …

SA driving reforms in electricity sector

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… gas and battery storage. “We are implementing the national Energy Action Plan to increase the current supply of energy and to achieve energy security in the long-term,” President Ramaphosa said. …

Request for proposals on renewable energy published

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… Request for Proposals (RFP) under the Integrated Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency Programme (iREREP/Programme). … up to 3 740MW of equivalent capacity through renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives, while saving 47 million … Request for proposals on renewable energy published …

SA, Finland lay foundations for improved trade and investment relations

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… with the government of Finland in the fields of renewable energy and ICT infrastructure, and towards the creation of a …

Global world needs to unite to attain sustainable development: President Ramaphosa

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… “We are amid a global cost of living crisis. Food and energy prices continue to soar, as has inflation. Household … in various fields of cooperation be it the environment, energy, maritime affairs, science and technology, trade, and …

Eskom stepping up initiative to curb peak electricity demand

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… enabling consumers to realise cost savings by being more energy conscious and reducing their consumption without … power utility has embarked on several initiatives such as energy saving through promoting the use of compact fluorescent lights, energy efficiency, demand response, distributed generation …

Eskom working towards improving energy availability factor

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… Generation Turnaround Programme seeks to achieve 65% energy availability factor (EAF) by 31 March 2024 and 70% by … on Monday, he said the recent appointment of the energy executive Bheki Nxumalo as Head of Generation will … said. Nxumalo boasts some 20 years of experience in the energy sector at all levels and was working within the ranks …

Energy crisis and climate change must be tackled together

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… Ramaphosa says government is determined to tackle both the energy crisis and climate change together. “The country is … it is possible for us to prioritise our immediate energy needs without jeopardising our climate commitments, … The President says that how the country responds to the energy crisis will determine the future and the growth of the …

Eskom aims to recoup up to 1500MW from electricity demand reduction

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… side management initiative which could save some 1500MW of energy for the grid. Cassim was addressing the National … opportunity to do public lighting in a manner that is energy efficient. The building and buildings codes…we are … so that when…you do get approved, you get approved with energy efficiency in mind. “Over and above that, we are aware …

Have your say on proposals for renewable energy tax incentives

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… legislative amendments to give effect to the two renewable energy tax incentives, announced in the 2023 Budget. The … on Friday, assist in partially addressing the country’s energy crisis and encourage private investment into expanding … that would like to immediately invest in renewable energy. “The publication of the initial batch of the 2023 …

Game, Set, Match - SA's investment target surpasses expectations

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… expand their data centre capacity and developing renewable energy projects to supply their data centres in Gauteng, the … billion in a manganese storing facility. In addition, Kict Energy is investing R500 million in the production of smart …

SA, UK Ministers to share expertise in infrastructure projects

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… the backbone of the economy. He highlighted areas such as energy, hydrogen and water, especially the construction of …

Govt to assist municipalities to settle debt: Deputy President Mashatile

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… is not sustainable,” he said. In January, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) agreed to an 18.65% …

Cabinet briefed on the state of electricity

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… state of the electricity system as well as progress on the Energy Action Plan. “The meeting discussed short and medium-term measures to ensure energy security, taking into account our immediate energy needs,” said Government acting spokesperson, Michael …

President engages steel sector leaders

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… the President outlined the actions being taken to achieve energy security, improve the performance of the freight …

President Ramaphosa to host Finnish president in official state visit

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… and technology, ICT and digitalization, environment, energy, education, skills development, agriculture and … will centre on possible opportunities in renewable energy; Information and Communication Technology; mining … and human rights as well as around issues of renewable energy,” the Presidency said. – SAnews.gov.za …

Pandor to host Norwegian counterpart

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… issues. These include global health, climate change, energy, sustainable blue economy, peace and reconciliation, … views Norway as a significant player in the country’s energy sector. The Norwegian company Scatec Solar is …

Public comment sought on exclusion of expansion of solar PV from environmental authorisation

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… to expedite the generation of electricity from renewable energy resources, facilitate the distribution of this … environmental legislative impact assessment framework for energy projects whilst ensuring that environmental protection …