DBSA and GCF Launch Tender for Solar and Wind Projects in South Africa

The GCF and DBSA have put up $200m to fund embedded generation projects in South Africa. …

SOUTH AFRICA: Eskom Confirms Fire Outbreak at Medupi Plant

  Eskom confirms fire outbreak at Medupi plant Says the Unit 4 generator was damaged Suspends…

Solarcentury and Shumba Signs Agreement to Develop Solar Project in Southern Africa

Solarcentury Africa and Shumba Energy have agreed to co-develop solar power projects in Southern Africa. Shumba…

SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Town’s Electricity Tariff Lower than the South African Average – Economist

Cape Town has the lowest electricity tariffs says, economist Urges disgruntled consumers to file complaints at…

SOUTH AFRICA: Farmworkers Connected to Electricity Under Agri-Worker Electrification Project

Western Cape farmworkers are now connected to electricity The Agri-Worker Electrification Project aims to provide access…

SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa Extends Deadline for RMIPPPP

  South Africa extends deadline for RMIPPPP The initial deadline was set for July The new…

EDF Connects 34.5MW Wind Farm to the South African Grid

EDF has connected its 34.5MW wind farm to the grid. The plant is sited in the…

SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa Completes Medupi Power Plant

  South Africa completes Medupi plant Unit 1 ready for operations Project attains commercial status The…

SOUTH AFRICA: Gauteng Suburbs to Undergo Asset Replacement

  Gauteng identified for asset replacement Eskom to carry out maintenance of assets in the Gauteng…

SOUTH AFRICA: Karpowership Hopeful on July 31st Deadline for Financial Closure

Karpowership hopeful on meeting deadline The deadline for financial close is set for July 31st DFFE…