Generation Updates
The reform of international investment agreements – state of play
9th January 2026 This IIA Issues Note presents and analyses the latest trends and evolution of international investment treaty reform, drawing on new data from its... →
Opinion: The structural flaws contributing to municipal electricity failure 
8th January 2026 In this article, EE Business Intelligence MD Chris Yelland and consultant Paul Vermeulen argue that mismanagement is not the only reason for the... →
Nersa invites comments on MYPD6 redetermination consultation paper
By: Schalk Burger 7th January 2026 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) invites members of the public to submit comments on its consultation paper on 'Nersa... →
South Africa relaxes laws to salvage firms hit by power costs
By: Bloomberg 7th January 2026 South Africa eased antitrust rules to allow competitors in industries hit by high power costs to cooperate on negotiating cheaper power supply in a... →
African Development Fund secures record $11bn replenishment as Africa steps up as co-investor
By: Creamer Media Reporter 17th December 2025 The African Development Fund (ADF) has mobilised a record $11-billion under its 17th replenishment, marking a significant shift in Africa’s... →
ENGIE expects to start construction of 240 MW Corona PV project in late 2026
By: Terence Creamer 17th December 2025 International energy company ENGIE reports that construction of its 240 MW Corona solar PV project in the Free State should begin in the fourth... →
Two Western Cape wind farms secure offtake, reach financial close
By: Sabrina Jardim 15th December 2025 South African energy trader Etana Energy has reported that it will purchase all of the renewable electricity generated by two new wind farms being... →
Eskom awards contract to develop a Virtual Wheeling platform amid regulatory tensions
15th December 2025 Eskom has quietly taken an important step in the rollout of its long-awaited Virtual Wheeling product, awarding a significant contract in the past... →
US has lost three-quarters of its aluminium smelters, Bank of America reports
By: Martin Creamer 11th December 2025 Bank of America Global Research yesterday reported that the US has lost three-quarters of its aluminium smelters, China has capped its aluminium... →
Key developments across Africa in 2025
By: In On Africa IOA 11th December 2025 Trends make order out of developments. While 2025 saw a medley of individual developments striking with regularity in all fields of human... →
