Biodiversity success of solar PV plants
Solar PV, along with other renewable energy power technologies, is acknowledged for producing no greenhouse gasses during power generation, as...
Biodiversity success of solar PV plants
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Wind industry internship programme reflects the country’s energy sector growth
Wind industry internship programme reflects the country’s energy sector growth
The second Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP) has announced that it will double its placements for 2023 and offer supplementary work...
Making a difference on site & in the community
Making a difference on site & in the community
Jacob Mbiza, the site manager at Boshof Solar Power is driven by more than just his role in producing clean renewable energy, he finds great job...
Eskom urged to remain engaged with wind sector in wake of CEO resignation
Eskom urged to remain engaged with wind sector in wake of CEO resignation
In the wake of the Eskom Chief Executive Officer’s resignation yesterday [14 December 2022], the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA)...
New wind projects set aside despite country’s desperate need for more power
New wind projects set aside despite country’s desperate need for more power
As the country struggles under stage 6 load shedding, new generation capacity bid by the wind sector, has been set aside, as announced by...
Education trust assists young South Africans to access the economy
Education trust assists young South Africans to access the economy
The Nordex Education Trust, which has been operating for almost a decade, continues to award bursaries to students, across the green energy...
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Standard Bank and NOA partner to unlock capital for energy transition
Innovative financial instruments have an important role to play in helping to unlock and accelerate capital for South Africa’s energy transition and support economic recovery. Standard Bank and renewable energy aggregator NOA have reached financial close on the 349MW Khauta South Solar PV project, a flagship renewable energy development that introduces a pioneering financial structure to unlock capital for South Africa’s energy transition. Located near Welkom in the Free State, the project will become the country’s largest single-asset solar PV facility once constructed. Khauta South...