Investment commitments by South African and green energy renewables investors featured prominently at the sixth South Africa Investment Conference, with combined pledges of more than R50-billion announced.
South Africa’s transmission grid challenges are widely recognised, with a host of challenges and considerations that if properly leveraged also offer considerable opportunities.
Various organisations in the electricity sector are anticipating the start of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) this year as a step towards phasing in a liberalised market
Global electricity demand is set to grow by 3.6% a year on average over the rest of this decade, with electricity generation from renewables, natural gas and nuclear all expanding to keep pace
The structural flaws contributing to municipal electricity failure
Eskom has quietly taken an important step in the rollout of its long-awaited Virtual Wheeling platform product, awarding a significant contract in the past few weeks.
Umoyilanga hybrid power station targets full operations in 2026 as Dassiesridge is completed.
Nersa reinforces shift to competitive electricity market as it approves market operator licence and new grid rules
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is setting up an entity aimed at lowering the cost of electricity mini grids in Africa.
The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) is positioning itself to support South Africa’s future nuclear energy programme.