RE News
Wind Association gets behind the SAREM and the push for renewable energy industrialisation
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has put its voice of support behind the release of the draft South African Renewable Energy...
Exponential energy sector growth requires strategic approach for talent pool
The exponential growth of the renewable energy sector that is required to enable the country’s energy security, draws from a fairly constrained...
How your local wind farm produces power
Whilst thousands of people across the globe are involved in the harnessing of energy from the wind, for many, wind energy remains a mystery. So,...
30GW of wind energy projects in development pipeline
Working together with the country’s State Utility, SAWEA (South African Wind Energy Association) and SAPVIA (South African Photovoltaic Industry...
Black Harrier in more danger than Black Rhino
With only 1300 Black Harriers left in the world, this raptor is Southern Africa’s scarcest endemic bird of prey, moving from Vulnerable to the...
SAWEA advocates for grid optimisation in the absence of urgent transmission build
If South Africa is to add the much needed 4GW – 5GW of new renewable energy generation capacity to the grid each year, solutions and efforts will...
Highlights
Nordex recognised as key employer and economic driver
Nordex Energy South Africa is honoured to be recognised as a leading employer and driver of economic development in the Eastern Cape, as highlighted by Honourable MEC Nonkqubela Pieters in her 2024-2025 policy speech. In a region facing high unemployment rates, this acknowledgment underscores the significant impact of its initiatives in creating vital employment opportunities and fostering economic growth. The MEC acknowledged Nordex’s contributions, stating, "We are pleased to note that Nordex Energy South Africa will locally manufacture concrete tower sections in Humansdorp in the...