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Competition in South Africa’s electricity market: new law paves the way, but it won’t be a smooth ride
28th August 2024 South Africa endured an electricity crisis from 2008 characterised by intermittent rolling blackouts and a growing culture of non-payment. The... →
Embracing the ‘S’ in ESG through employer-backed pension loans
27th August 2024 While the power crisis has constrained South Africa’s economic growth, it is fair to say that it has negatively impacted the daily lives of all... →
Investment opportunities for utility-scale solar and wind areas: Mali
27th August 2024 Through a rigorous and collaborative process involving local representatives, this study integrates diverse datasets covering population density,... →
Giant batteries to store wind and solar power can speed up South Africa’s energy transition – how that can happen
27th August 2024 South Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition: trying to decarbonise its economy (move away from coal) and make sure that everyone... →
Daily Podcast – August 26 2024
By: Thabi Shomolekae 26th August 2024 Making headlines: Parties want investigation into Thembi Simelane VBS allegations; Ramaphosa assigns responsibilities for several SOEs to their... →
SA: Narend Singh: Address by Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, At the Municipal Just Energy Transition Conference, Gallagher Estate, Midrand (26/08/2024)
26th August 2024 Our agenda today transcends mere policy discussions; it is about laying down the blueprint for a greener, renewable, and sustainable energy future... →
End of loadshedding positive, but more electricity needed for economy to thrive – PARI 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 23rd August 2024 Public Affairs Research Institute’s (PARI’s) energy transition programme head Tracy Ledger noted that while the end of loadshedding is good news... →
Big win for DRDGOLD is 60 MW solar farm as it repositions for future
By: Martin Creamer 21st August 2024 The big win for surface gold recovery company DRDGOLD is the 60 MW solar farm built at Ergo in the 12 months to June 30. “I call it a R3-billion... →
