Namibia Seeks Energy Independence

Namibia plans to exit Eskom. The country has spent nearly N$3 billion to import energy from…

South Africa Begins 300MW Renewable Energy Task

The first round involves attaining projects with 5MW to 20MW capacities The second phase involves projects…

Cape Town to Procure 300MW of Clean Energy

The first phase  includes projects with 5MW to 20MW capacities The second Phase involves projects larger…

Cape Town’s 300MW Solar Power Serves as Litmus Test for South Africa

Cape Town opens the first round of tenders for independent entities to provide up to 300MW…

South Africa: Cape Town Plans Tender for IPP Power Purchase

Cape Town plans to gradually exit from the monopoly of the South African state-owned utility Eskom.…

Johannesburg Set for Electricity Tariff Hike

Eskom has requested a 20.5 per cent increase in tariff. Last July, municipalities saw a 17.80…

SOUTH AFRICA: Business Chambers Challenge NERSA’s Tariff Methodology in Court

Business Chambers challenges tariff methodology It says it’s unlawful for Municipalities to determine retail tariffs Business…

SOUTH AFRICA: South African Businesses Increasingly Seeking Self-Generation – NERSA

Inquiries on self-generation increase say NERSA Eskom increased self-generation threshold to 100MW last year South African…

SOUTH AFRICA: Municipalities Seek Exclusive Rights for Electricity Distribution

Municipalities seek exclusive rights for electricity distribution SALGA applies for a court order granting municipalities exclusive…

South Africa Moves to Renewable Energy to End Load Shedding

• SA authorities turn to renewable energy to improve electricity conditions in the country. • A…