Sineng Electric has decided to partner with Power n Sun for its portfolio of string PV inverters in the South Africa market. Recently, Sineng launched their new generation series of three-phase string inverters of varying focused on the commercial and industrial segment of South Africa market. The rated capacities of the string inverters launched are […]
JUWI to Operate 85 MW Solar Park in South Africa – EQ Mag Pro
Juwi Renewable Energies (Pty) Ltd, or Juwi South Africa, will take responsibility for the operational management of an 85-MW solar park in South Africa. The company said on Wednesday it will be providing operation and maintenance (O&M) services to the De Aar 1 solar farm, which is located some 500 km north of the coastal […]
Tiger Brands of South Africa to roll out solar power at manufacturing sites – EQ Mag Pro
Additional energy efficiency initiatives aim to maximise efforts to reduce the company’s reliance on the national grid and minimise impact on the environment Johannesburg : Tiger Brands will soon begin rolling out solar power at its manufacturing sites. This kicks off a multi-million-rand investment with the goal to have 65% of the business’ electricity requirements […]
South Africa May Exempt 1GW Renewable Plants From Licensing – EQ Mag Pro
Environmental rule for smaller solar plants may be eased South Africa has had intermittent power outages since 2008 South Africa is considering exempting the construction of renewable-power plants of as much as one gigawatt in size from requiring a license to ease outages that are curbing economic growth and sapping the popularity of the government, […]
Scatec awarded a 540 MW solar plant with storage in a government tender in South Africa
Oslo : Scatec has today been awarded Preferred Bidder status on three projects totaling 150MW (3x50MW) of Contracted Capacity, by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy in South Africa under the technology agnostic Risk Mitigation Power Procurement Programme (RMIPPP). The tariffs awarded to the projects fall within the range of the previously awarded preferred […]
South Africa needs to spend $250 bn over 3 decades to transition from coal – EQ Mag Pro
Coal accounts for more than 5% of South Africa’s gross domestic product and the coal industry employs 125,000 people, each with between three and 10 dependents. South Africa, the world’s 13th-biggest source of greenhouse gases, will need to spend $250 billion over the next three decades closing down its coal-fired power plants and replacing them […]
Anglo American and EDF to Jointly Develop 3-5GW of Renewable Generation and Energy Storage in South Africa – EQ Mag Pro
British mining company Anglo American and French renewable project developer EDF Renewables have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop a “regional renewable energy ecosystem (RREE)” in South Africa. Specifically, 3-5GW of renewable generation and energy storage will be set up over the next decade to power Anglo American’s business operations in the country. […]
Tronox Announces Significant Renewable Energy Project in South Africa – EQ Mag Pro
200 MW solar project is expected to provide approximately 40% of Tronox’s South African electricity needs and lower its worldwide scope 1 & 2 emissions by approximately 13% Project represents a major step forward by Tronox to meet its emission reduction targets STAMFORD : Tronox Holdings plc (NYSE:TROX) (“Tronox” or the “Company”), the world’s leading […]
EDF, Anglo American eye 5GW green dream in South Africa – EQ Mag Pro
Duo plan regional renewable energy ecosystem to supply mining company’s operations in the African country Mining giant Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with EDF Renewables to work together towards developing a regional renewable energy ecosystem (RREE) in South Africa to deliver 3GW to 5GW over the next decade. The ecosystem is expected […]
Norfund and CDC Group join forces to back renewable power development in South Africa – EQ Mag Pro
The development finance institutions (DFIs) are investing ZAR 600 million in H1 Capital. Investment to support the development of additional c. 2.4 Gigawatt (GW) of gross renewable capacity in South Africa, expanding access to power and contributing to the avoidance of 5,7 million tons of CO2 annually. The commitment will enhance the economic participation of […]