Numsa conference to prevent capitalist sector rule

Numsa has said that its energy conference was aimed at preventing the renewable energy sector from being dominated by a capitalist system.

R120-billion clean power boom

Bids will bring 3 750 megawatts of alternative energy on to the grid within the next three years at a total cost of R120-billion.

Tight budgets put a damper on renewables investment

Experts are warning that a global economic slowdown and the eurozone debt crisis have curbed government investment in renewable energy.

Umbrella body becomes SA's voice on renewable energy

South Africa will launch an umbrella body to act as a single voice championing the importance and relevance of renewable energy in the country.

Nedbank provides 40% of renewable energy funding

Nedbank has provided the financial backing for about 40% of the energy represented by bids for SA's first renewable energy independent power producer.

Zuma's flagship solar plant provides job opportunities

President Jacob Zuma has launched a flagship solar power plant in Hazelmere, KwaZulu-Natal, which is set to provide job opportunities.

Less 'wishy washy' needed on renewable energy in SA

South Africa needs a more visionary rollout of renewable energy if it hopes to combat climate change.

Bids roll in for R70bn renewable energy plan

An energy department official says 53 bids have been received from independent electricity producers for the construction of renewable energy sources.

Eskom gets a new loan for Western Cape wind project

Eskom has been given a R980 840 000 loan that it says will go towards financing the 100MW Sere Wind Project in the Western Cape.

A renewed focus on green energy

Government finally took the wraps off its new-look green policy last week when it officially launched the Independent Power Producers (IPP) programme.

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