RE News
SAWEA announces Chair
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has announced the re-appointment of Mercia Grimbeek as Chair, for a second two-year term....
Bid Window 5 preferred bidders announced
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) announced the preferred bidders for the Fifth Bid Window (BW5) under the Renewable Energy...
SA WIND JOINS GLOBAL PUSH FOR NET ZERO
Ahead of this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26, taking place 31 October to 12 November 2021, and the imminent parliamentary...
Offshore wind may be SA’s answer to decarbonisation
CTICC, 8 October 2021 South Africa was one of many nations that signed an intended nationally determined contribution to commit to reducing...
Role of hybrid energy in SA energy mix
As South Africa continues on its journey to a greener economy, energy experts, who gathered at this year’s Windaba conference, predict that our...
Conference addresses wind’s role in economy and climate change
Chair of the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), Mercia Grimbeek welcomed local and international wind energy industry members and...
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...