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Overberg Wind Farm: A major milestone in South Africa's renewable energy journey
Red Rocket's Overberg Wind Farm embarks on Phase 2 construction, solidifying its status as South Africa's largest wind farm and a beacon for renewable energy across Africa.
Revolutionising renewable energy : an intiative to protect birdlife at wind farms
Discover how Red Rocket is transforming renewable energy in South Africa with a groundbreaking system that protects bird species on its wind farms, showcasing a commitment to sustainability and biodiversity.
Urgent need for wind power investment to secure South Africa’s energy future
South Africa has avoided load-shedding for 160 days, thanks in part to wind energy. To maintain this stability, experts urge significant investment in wind power and transmission infrastructure.
Wind energy sector a catalyst for job creation
South Africa's wind industry is a beacon of hope for job creation, environmental sustainability, and economic growth amid rising unemployment.
Seriti Green forges ahead with Mpumalanga’s first Black-owned wind farm
Seriti Green is making strides with the Ummbila Emoyeni wind farm project in Mpumalanga, theprovince’s first, advancing South Africa’s Just Energy transition.
South Africa’s largest private renewable energy plant set to begin construction in Eastern Cape
Red Cap Energy's Impofu wind farms in Kouga, Eastern Cape, are poised to become South Africa's largest private renewable energy plant, marking a significant milestone in the country's transition to sustainable energy sources.
South Africa and Egypt lead wind power surge in Africa, but challenges threaten continent's potential
South Africa and Egypt lead, but challenges persist. New report reveals untapped potential of 400GW. Can the continent overcome finance hurdles and policy instability?
Innovative blade patterning shows promise in mitigating avian collisions with wind turbines
While wind power brings numerous benefits, bird collisions with turbine blades poses a serious threat, especially to threatened raptor species such as eagles and vultures.
Western Progressivism: an impediment in the war on load shedding
While foreign aid may offer temporary relief, it can create a cycle of dependency rather than empowering local communities to find sustainable solutions, says the writer.
Why you should consider getting solar right now - Hohm Energy
With increasing power outages and rising electricity costs, investing in a solar system is a smart choice.
Poo power plan solves two problems
As uncomfortable to discuss as it could be for some, it is high time we engaged with the issue of waterborne sewer systems and came up with workable, efficient alternatives.
Stages of going off the grid – and how you can afford it
The first thing to do is define what the term ‘off-grid’ means to you. Does it mean reducing your monthly electricity bill to a minimum or does it mean not having a grid connection at all?
Eskom implements Stage 4 until Monday at 5am
The utility’s power generating units keep breaking down, leading to shifts in the load shedding schedule.
Stages 1, 2, 3 of going off the grid – and how you can afford it
The first thing to do is define what the term ‘off-grid’ means to you. Does it mean reducing your monthly electricity bill to a minimum or does it mean not having a grid connection at all?
Stages 1, 2, 3 of going off the grid – and how you can afford it
The first thing to do is define what the term ‘off-grid’ means to you. Does it mean reducing your monthly electricity bill to a minimum or does it mean not having a grid connection at all?
Eskom suspends load shedding for Saturday
Eskom on Friday announced that it would suspend load shedding on Saturday following the lower demand and adequate Emergency Generation Reserves.
Editor’s View: Forget De Ruyter; throw the whole Eskom in the bin
Privatisation might not be the way to go to solve Eskom’s woes, but providing an environment for healthy competition could benefit South Africans.
No reprieve! Stage 5 load shedding to continue until Saturday morning
Eskom has announced that Stage 5 load shedding will continue until Saturday morning. Earlier this week, Eskom said it hoped it would be able to lower load shedding levels by Thursday. Not so.
WATCH: China’s record high temperatures, droughts highlight energy crisis
While China battles with record-breaking temperatures that have caused forest fires and damaged crops, it has also hit power supplies, putting the focus on its energy needs.
Why South Africa failed to secure international deal to resolve power crisis
Hopes of alleviating South Africa’s power crisis received another blow when Turkish company Karpowership’s plan to supply more than 1 200 megawatts of power to South Africa fell through because of environmental issues.
WATCH: Finland signs world’s most ambitious climate target into law
Independent economists from the Finnish Climate Change Panel worked out the country’s fair share of the 420 gigatons that the world can emit before reaching its threshold to limit global warming to 1. 5ºC.
Load shedding: Five things South Africans should know about power cuts globally
While load shedding in South Africa has escalated to a severe Stage 6 over the past weeks, power grids from countries across the globe are also facing their biggest test due to increasing power demands.
Wind and solar industry bodies to drive renewable energy investment in Africa
Major wind and solar power organisations have jointly organised the Africa Renewables Investment Summit (Aris) to take place in September.
WATCH - Load shedding: SA and the rest of the world’s power grids face biggest test in decades
With load shedding in SA having escalated to a severe Stage 6 over the past weeks, power grids from countries across the globe are also facing their biggest test due to increasing power demands.
WATCH: President Cyril Ramaphosa on climate change and Africa’s mitigation strategies
The president said he was pleased that developed nations are aware that they need to provide easier access to climate funding.