South Africa Can Replace Ageing Coal Plants with Renewables

South Africa should replace ageing coal plants with renewable energy power plants. Banks are reluctant to…

South Africa Extends Bidding Time for REIPPP Window 5

South African government has extended the bidding deadline for its ongoing bid window 5 RFP. The…

South Africa Scraps Solar Panels Requirement After Tender Award

South Africa’s plans to buy emergency power from solar IPPs have been marred in controversy. The…

South Africa Outlines Intervention to Curb Electricity Shortages

Energy Minister outlines intervention objectives There has been an increase in load shedding in recent times…

UK Funding Helps South Africa Boost Clean Energy

Projects financed by the UK Government’s International Climate Finance Programme. 254MW of clean energy projects were…

South Africa Announce Preferred Bidders for 2 GW Tender

South African Department of Mineral Resources (DMRE) has announced preferred bidders to procure short-term risk-mitigation capacity.…

The Development Bank of South Africa Launches €200m Green Bond

The bond is being offered under a framework in partnership with the AFD. The scheme will…

South Africa to Launch Three Renewable Energy Rounds Over 12 Months

South Africa is planning on launching procurement rounds for solar and wind energy generation and energy…

South African Local Government Association Welcomes Electricity Regulation Amendment Act

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) has welcomed the suspension of certain definitions in the…

Mulilo Secures Funding for 75-MW Solar Project in South Africa

Mulilo Energy Holdings Pty secured financial close on a 75-MW solar project in South Africa. The…