RE News
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
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
The Nordex Education Trust, which has been operating for almost a decade, continues to award bursaries to students, across the green energy...
Red Rocket Consortium reaches Legal Close on Round 5 projects
The Red Rocket Consortium achieved Legal Close for three wind projects earlier today. The projects, Brandvalley and Rietkloof wind farms that...
Mpumalanga holds the key to renewable energy deployment
As renewable energy Independent Power Producers (IPPs) begin expanding their footprint into areas that offer ‘increasingly scarce’ grid...
Wind Association welcomes Eskom’s updated TDP 2022 adn calls for grid upgrade
SAWEA has welcomed Eskom’s announcement during the Transmission Development Plan (TDP) public forum (27 October 2022) of approximately 53GW of...
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...