Articles about renewable energy

SA pundits unpack 2025 tech trends

The technologies that will have the biggest impact are AI, fintech, digital agriculture, the continued roll out of 5G and e-commerce, analysts say.

SA’s installed solar capacity set to grow

The country’s installed solar capacity is expected to grow from 6.68 gigawatts in 2024 to 11.03 GW by 2029, says industry body.

Jobs boon as eight solar projects approved

The Department of Electricity and Energy anticipates 6 971 job opportunities, as the preferred bidders for renewable energy bid windows have been selected.

Treasury issues online survey for renewables incentive

National Treasury invites public participation in its online survey on the review of two renewable energy tax incentives.

Mulilo ramps up renewable energy projects in SA

The Ukuqala Solar Project, located near De Aar in the Northern Cape, is the sixth Mulilo project to reach financial close in 2024.

Mulilo raises R7bn for battery energy storage projects

Debt financing has been secured through a consortium of local lenders, including Standard Bank and Absa.

VW Kariega plant on track to be zero-impact factory

The Kariega plant now produces 5.9MW of renewable energy, after VW’s R100 million solar energy investment.

Teraco begins solar plant construction

The vendor-neutral data centre provider starts construction of its 120MW utility-scale solar PV power plant in the Free State.

Teraco commences construction on 120MW utility-scale solar power plant

Teraco will own the 120MW solar PV plant in the Free State and wheel the renewable energy to its data centres.

Norway’s Scatec appoints Sub-Saharan GM

Under Alberto Gambacorta’s leadership, Scatec will hone its focus on expanding its renewable energy portfolio in Southern Africa.

R150m 'gigafactory' to catalyse SA’s green tech aspirations

Energy storage firm Balancell opens a gigafactory, to boost SA’s vision of being a global player in the battery tech value chain.

Mega battery energy storage projects in pipeline in SA

Independent power producers announce significant investments in battery energy storage projects in the North West and Northern Cape.