Wind farms feed power into the national grid, but the stories behind the land deals are rarely told. Tunicia Phillips investigates a case study in the Eastern Cape
The ruling is not an ‘endorsement of indefinite non-compliance’, says minister of forestry, fisheries and environment
The trusts are designed to ensure that a portion of the profits of renewable energy projects are shared with the people who live near them
The continent must use energy minerals for its development rather than feeding them to industrialised countries
Policies that attract investment while safeguarding long-term national interests can foster a conducive environment for cross-border investments
This is an opportunity for the Global South to forge new paths, emphasising regional cooperation, community-driven solutions and innovative financing
The fourth instalment on lessons for the left shows how the Colombian left built a successful electoral project in face of brutal opposition from entrenched elites backed by US imperialism
The transition to renewable energy in Africa presents an opportunity to promote gender equality and empower the youth
The province is home to the biggest gas and helium project in the country. Will it speed up the shift towards renewable energy sources, or could it potentially hinder progress? Refilwe Mochoari investigates
South Africa’s energy sector is at a crossroads. The Matla-Urja Energy Conference, held on 27–28 November at Wits Business School, put into focus the urgency of reshaping the nation’s energy mix. With South Africa’s reliance on coal for 80% of its energy, the country faces mounting pressure to transition toward a sustainable energy future while maintaining economic stability
South Africa’s energy sector faces existential challenges, from recurring load-shedding to structural inefficiencies in its energy infrastructure. At the Matla-Urja Energy Conference, Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramakgopa outlined a roadmap for overcoming these challenges
A Northern Cape wind project provides a model on how South Africa can implement a sustainable renewable energy programme
The continent must also ignore the dangled carrot of small bits of money for carbon forests or just transitions, said Fadhel Kaboub, a senior adviser at Power Shift Africa
South Africa and other developing nations are pushing for a $1 trillion climate finance target
Rehabilitating mines presents an opportunity for environmental restoration and economic empowerment in the energy transition
Earthshot Prize announces this year’s winners who are shaping a greener, cleaner future
Scatec ASA announced the appointment of Alberto Gambacorta as General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa, reinforcing the company’s commitment to renewable energy development in the region
The World Bank’s Mission 300 should focus on renewables as the extraction and burning of gas is expensive would damage the environment and people’s health
Each approach has its own strengths and drawbacks, but perhaps a hybrid of the two will serve South Africa best
This year Africa’s Green Economic Summit (AGES) will feature 60 diverse projects from over 180 submissions across vital sectors
Most jobs are for the installation period only, and are therefore temporary
The innovative expedition has highlighted the need for electric mobility on the continent
The event connects global capital to develop African projects and accelerate its green economy
The proposed tariff hikes have sparked debates about inequality, access to power and the future of South Africa’s energy landscape
A multifaceted training approach involving the state and private sector is required to ensure continued employment
The PwC report said the global pursuit of a just energy transition and the need for consolidation were reshaping the landscape of the local industry
Around 3.5 billion people live in hot climates, but only 15% have access to cooling, mainly through air conditioning
African countries must avoid the mistakes of the fossil-fuel industrial revolution; the mining of cobalt, lithium, manganese, nickel and copper must be based on equity, human rights and local development
When one query to ChatGPT uses the same amount of electricity to power a light bulb for 20 minutes, it makes sense to drive the artificial intelligence revolution using solar and wind power.
As the ninth Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) kicks off in Beijing, a new, green theme is shaping their relationship: the global renewable energy race
To ensure that Africa’s renewable energy future is sustainable and equitable, there must be free, prior and informed consent during all stages of such developments.
Electricity generated from fossil fuels accounts for most of South Africa’s carbon emissions, he said.