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Nigeria wins arbitration as Sunrise's $400m hydropower claim dismissed
23rd September 2026 By: Reuters

Nigeria has won an international arbitration case after a tribunal dismissed a $400-million claim by Sunrise Power and Transmission over the long-delayed Mambilla hydroelectric project,... 


Discovery Green leans on actuarial heritage to build AI-powered tool to optimise renewables outcomes
22nd September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Licensed electricity trader Discovery Green has launched a proprietary renewable-energy operating system that combines AI with the larger group’s actuarial expertise to offer its business clients a... 


World urged to invest more in electrification, renewables capacity to meet decarbonisation goals
22nd September 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The world can close the gap to meet the globally agreed 2030 renewable energy goal, but must almost double the record 693 GW of new renewables capacity added in 2025 to about 1.2 TW a year between... 


Renewable energy project leads to MoU between the Eastern, Northern Cape
18th September 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The provincial governments of the Eastern Cape and Northern Cape have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which creates a long-term inter-provincial cooperative framework. This initiative... 


GreenCape reports highlight R170bn in South African clean energy, electric mobility opportunities
17th September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Green economy nonprofit GreenCape, in partnership with UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK-PACT), has published the ‘2026 National Renewable Energy market intelligence report’... 


South Africa's first offshore wind farm delayed as World Bank highlights potential
17th September 2026 By: Reuters

The environmental impact study for South Africa's first proposed offshore wind farm along the country's east coast has stalled, pending new technical information from developers, the consultancy... 


Norwegian State guarantee backs Lyra Energy's private power platform in South Africa
15th September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

South African renewable energy platform Lyra Energy, which is owned by Scatec and STANLIB Infrastructure Investments, has secured a payment guarantee facility backed by the Norwegian State under... 


Mpact, Enpower Trading reach financial close on renewables PPA
15th September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed paper and plastics packaging company Mpact and independent power trading company Enpower Trading have reached financial close on a five-year renewable energy power purchase agreement... 


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RBIDZ works to convert R243bn energy pipeline into realised projects
10th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having successfully hosted a two-day inaugural KZN Energy Indaba tailored to the prospects of Richards Bay and the broader KwaZulu-Natal, Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) and the... 


TNPA signs 25-year LPG Durban port terminal deal
30th January 2026

State-owned port authority Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) signed a 25-year Terminal Operator Agreement with petroleum and petrochemical company WASAA Gases (WASAA) and the Central Energy... 


New dashboard confirms strong pipeline of advanced grid-connected projects
26th January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

A total of 332 generation and storage projects with a combined nameplate of 31.7 GW have either received budget quotes for grid connection in South Africa or have budget-quote applications pending... 


Floating LNG becoming a credible solution
23rd January 2026

Floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of Africa’s gas development strategy, as the continent prepares for a sharp rise in demand and seeks faster, more... 


Biomass

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New dashboard confirms strong pipeline of advanced grid-connected projects
26th January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

A total of 332 generation and storage projects with a combined nameplate of 31.7 GW have either received budget quotes for grid connection in South Africa or have budget-quote applications pending... 


Siyavuya Power Projects delivers major energy transition milestone
10th December 2025

Enabling access to South Africa’s growing renewable energy generation capacity by addressing its transmission network constraints is a vital step in advancing the country’s energy transition. The... 


NOA Group CEO Karel Cornelissen speaks to Martin Creamer on Video
21st November 2025

NOA Group – a renewable energy generator, aggregator and trader – is playing an important role in helping to transform South Africa’s energy market for the better. Watch this Engineering News &... 


EXSA views Seriti Green deal as key milestone as it scales up for pure-play trading role
18th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Licensed electricity trader Energy Exchange of Southern Africa (EXSA) describes its recently concluded 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Seriti Green as a major milestone in positioning... 


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PBMR reignition represents renewed commitment to energy security
23rd January 2026 By: Halima Frost

The demothballing of South Africa’s second nuclear energy solution, the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) at the Pelindaba site, in the North West province, was formally announced by Energy and... 


Siyavuya Power Projects delivers major energy transition milestone
10th December 2025

Enabling access to South Africa’s growing renewable energy generation capacity by addressing its transmission network constraints is a vital step in advancing the country’s energy transition. The... 


NOA Group CEO Karel Cornelissen speaks to Martin Creamer on Video
21st November 2025

NOA Group – a renewable energy generator, aggregator and trader – is playing an important role in helping to transform South Africa’s energy market for the better. Watch this Engineering News &... 


Installed renewable capacity set to double by 2030 – IEA
7th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Global renewable power capacity is predicted to increase by 4 600 GW, or more than double, by 2030, led by the rapid rise of solar PV, says intergovernmental organisation the International Energy... 


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Global power demand to accelerate in 2026 and 2027, IEA says
23rd July 2026 By: Reuters

Global electricity demand is expected to continue to grow faster in 2026 and 2027, with renewables expected to take over as the world's largest source of electricity generation in 2026, the... 


Zimbabwe restores power after nationwide blackout, ZESA says
7th July 2026 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe's State power utility, ZESA, said on Tuesday it had restored power to most of the country after a fault on a key transmission line caused a nationwide blackout on Monday evening, while... 


Africa adds 4.2 GW new hydropower in 2025, only 10% of hydropower resources being tapped
24th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Africa added more than 4.2 GW of new hydropower capacity in 2025, which is the second successive year new hydropower capacity added exceeded 4 GW, says the International Hydropower Association... 


Transmission expansion remains energy sector's biggest unlock — Mulilo
17th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mulilo CEO Jan Fourie speaks to Engineering News at the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town about the priorities for South Africa's renewable energy sector, the investment and policy actions needed to... 


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World urged to invest more in electrification, renewables capacity to meet decarbonisation goals
22nd September 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The world can close the gap to meet the globally agreed 2030 renewable energy goal, but must almost double the record 693 GW of new renewables capacity added in 2025 to about 1.2 TW a year between... 


Renewable energy project leads to MoU between the Eastern, Northern Cape
18th September 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The provincial governments of the Eastern Cape and Northern Cape have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which creates a long-term inter-provincial cooperative framework. This initiative... 


Mpact, Enpower Trading reach financial close on renewables PPA
15th September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed paper and plastics packaging company Mpact and independent power trading company Enpower Trading have reached financial close on a five-year renewable energy power purchase agreement... 


DBSA invests R240m into Airnergize Capital’s over R3bn Fund I
14th September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Airnergize Capital, the clean technology investment platform of New GX Capital, has confirmed the final close of Fund I at R3.89-billion, with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)... 


Waves

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NOA Group CEO Karel Cornelissen speaks to Martin Creamer on Video
21st November 2025

NOA Group – a renewable energy generator, aggregator and trader – is playing an important role in helping to transform South Africa’s energy market for the better. Watch this Engineering News &... 


President transfers legislation as part of steps to split mineral resources, energy portfolios
28th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

President Cyril Ramaphosa has transferred legislation previously administered by the Mineral Resources and Energy Minister to Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe and Electricity... 


WEF Energy Transition Index at its highest ever, but global progress slowing
19th June 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The global energy transition to a more equitable, secure and sustainable energy system is still progressing, but has lost momentum in the face of increasing uncertainty worldwide, international... 


Windaba focuses on wind energy sector impact
29th September 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

The twelfth edition of Windaba, hosted by the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), will focus on the impact of wind energy, its role in the energy mix, and related industry and energy... 


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South Africa's first offshore wind farm delayed as World Bank highlights potential
17th September 2026 By: Reuters

The environmental impact study for South Africa's first proposed offshore wind farm along the country's east coast has stalled, pending new technical information from developers, the consultancy... 


South African company acquires wind energy project in Zambia
11th September 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa-based independent power producer Sturdee Energy has announced that it has entered the Zambian market through the acquisition of the Masaiti Wind Project from Upepo Energy Zambia.... 


ACTOM building 1 000 MVA Swellendam substation for Overberg Wind Farm
27th August 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) division of electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM is building the 1 000 MVA main transmission substation for the Overberg wind farm,... 


Seriti Green appoints chief people officer
26th August 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Seriti Green has appointed Jasmin Pillay as chief people officer, strengthening the organisation’s executive leadership as it continues to grow its renewable-energy business and contribute to South... 


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