Eskom has confirmed that the two contractual disputes with Framatome, the contractor for the Koeberg Nuclear…
Category: Southern Africa
ZESA to Install Prepaid and Smart Meters in Zimbabwe
During an energy sector briefing in Harare, Zimbabwe’s Energy and Power Development Minister, July Moyo, stated…
South Africa’s Eskom Targets 32GW of Renewables by 2040
South Africa’s state-owned power utility, Eskom, announced on Wednesday, July 16, that it plans to shift…
Shell Cleared to Drill Off South Africa’s West Coast
Shell has received environmental authorisation to drill up to five deep-water wells off South Africa’s west…
Hive Hydrogen Issues Bids for Coega Green Ammonia Project
Hive Hydrogen released requests for proposals (RfPs) on Tuesday to 15 shortlisted engineering, procurement and construction…
BESS in Africa: Key Technologies, Why They Matter
Africa’s growing population and rapid urbanisation are driving up energy demand and carbon emissions, compounding the…
Globeleq, African Rainbow Energy Finalise 153 MW/612 MWh BESS Project Deal
Globeleq and African Rainbow Energy have reached commercial close on the 153 MW/612 MWh Red Sands…
Zambia Launches 100 Megawatt Solar Plant Supplying First Quantum Minerals
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has opened the country’s biggest grid-connected solar power plant, built by PowerChina,…
South Africa Secures $1.5bn World Bank Loan to Boost Energy
South Africa has signed a $1.5 billion loan agreement with the World Bank to strengthen its…
Red Rocket Commences Phase 2 of South Africa’s Largest Wind Farm
Overberg Wind Farm has begun construction on Phase 2. This step marks a significant milestone in…