Anatomy of a lobby: How, and why, coal and nuclear interests are converging
The coal industry remains at the centre of the South African energy mix, with a strong push still being made to add nuclear energy into the equation. Who are the groups and individuals behind these lobby groups, and what do they want?
S.African regulator invites public comments on power procurement plans
Nersa asked for comments by April 14 on a short-term plan to procure 2,000 megawatts of power, and comments by May 7 on longer-term procurement plans outlined in the country’s 2019 Integrated Resource Plan.
Self-generation is the future of electricity
Self-generation pays, and businesses, industry, farmers and households that switch to solar are seeing notable savings.
Africa can capitalise on biomass as renewable energy source
Progress has been made in Africa’s development in biomass and the continent has the potential to capitalise on this renewable energy source, according to Lee Dawes, GE Steam Power Sub-Saharan Africa CEO.
Energy institute to focus on IRP at Indaba
The publication of the long-awaited Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) in October last year will be a significant focus area for State-owned energy researcher the South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) at this year’s Africa Energy Indaba.
As South Africa prepares to resume renewables procurement, new global report points to rising popularity of auctions
As South Africa prepares to restart its electricity procurement programmes, following a five-year hiatus, the global popularity of competitive auctions as the preferred instrument for procuring renewable energy has again been highlighted in a newly released report.
Industry seeks clarity on renewable energy drive
The renewable energy industry in SA is asking for clear timelines for the signing of power purchase agreements (PPAs) to kick-start increased power generation.
This is how long it will take for the wind industry to add energy to the grid
JOHANNESBURG – The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) said it was celebrating President Cyril Ramaphosa’s firm commitment to SA’s renewable energy procurement programme (REI4P), which he announced during his State Of the Nation (SONA) address in Parliament on Thursday evening.
Steering the electric mine revolution
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology, last year, made a clear statement to the underground mining equipment sector with the acquisition of Artisan Vehicle Systems: the future is electric.
