203 MW hybrid projects appointed
The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe (MP), signed project agreements with an additional two (2) preferred bidders appointed as part of the Risk Mitigation Independent Power…
Leaders in clean energy
Studies conducted back in 2016 by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), concluded that a scale up of renewable energy, will result in an increase of the GDP.Doubling up on…
Hope for rural communities: Renewables
Renewable energy presents an opportunity to power up rural communities. About 31% of South Africa’s population (of an estimated 57.78 million) lives in rural areas. Some households rely on fuelwood…
Plans to light up Joburg
The City of Johannesburg’s 10 – point plan to secure 500 Megawatts of electricity by 2030, was tabled at a media briefing this morning by Environment and Infrastructure Services MMC:…
Methane gas source of Joburg peak hour explosion
Methane gas the source of the Joburg peak hour explosionIndependent contractors sent to assess the explosion in Joburg, found the gas explosion did not come from an Egoli gas pipeline.…
Eskom says it is concerned about hit on its employee
Media Statement: Eskom continues to be deeply concerned about the alleged attempt on the life of its former fixed-term contract employee, Ms Mantombi (Dorothy) Mmushi since it was reported on…
Total Eren now acquired by TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies has announced its purchase of renewable company, Eren, increasing its share from 30% to 100%. This move is significant because Total Eren is now valued at €3.8 billion. A…
South African Renewable Energy Master Plan (SAREM)
Media Statement from the Presidential Climate Commission: The SAREM is a reflection of Government’s reaffirmation that our future energy mix will be aligned with the Just Transition Framework and geared…
Preliminary findings about the Joburg peak hour explosion
A preliminary report by the Department of Labour, indicates the explosion might have originated from three manholes or junction boxes, this is according to the Premier of Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi.…
Egoli Gas responds to Joburg explosion
Egoli Gas believes it is unlikely that the explosion in Jhb CBD, Bree Street, Johannesburg was caused by a gas pipeline or leak. Our network has experienced no pressure loss…