As South Africans invest billions in rooftop solar and batteries, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) offer a way to connect these distributed energy resources into a single, flexible…
Malawi has become one of the biggest recipients of international renewable energy finance among the world's least-developed countries. But for most of its people, the lights have…
A distant conflict in the Middle East has triggered the largest oil supply disruption ever recorded, leading to soaring fuel prices in South Africa and exposing the country's…
South Africa's green economy promises millions of jobs by 2050, driven by renewable energy projects. However, an investigation reveals that while construction phases generate…
South Africa's Just Energy Transition is poised to be one of the nation's largest investment opportunities, estimated at R1.5 trillion. However, the focus has largely been on…
The Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) in the Western Cape was established in 2020 to attract green economy investment. Oxpeckers investigates whether this ambition is…
As South Africa marks Youth Month, the government's opaque energy loan agreements, including a deal with Opec, raise concerns about fossil fuel dependency and lack of public…
South Africa, rich in solar and wind resources with billions ready for investment, faces a critical bottleneck: a severe lack of power lines and an opaque grid access queue. This…
The 2024 El Niño drought severely impacted Southern Africa's energy infrastructure, notably Lake Kariba, exposing the diverse and complex risks investors face across the…
Middle East tension has pushed up energy prices and boosted demand for South African coal, raising questions about climate commitments and exports
A peer-reviewed study finds wealth inequality is locking the poorest households out of solar electrification
New research shows that health-based climate messaging significantly increases public support for government action, especially in South Africa where concern over children and…
South Africa is positioning itself as a key player in the global race for critical minerals but new research and warnings suggest those closest to extraction might lose out,…
The US-Israel war on Iran is sending shockwaves through global energy, food and financial systems, exposing deep structural vulnerabilities in the world economy, according to the…
Eskom says South Africa is unlikely to experience load-shedding between April and August, citing improved plant performance, fewer breakdowns and reduced diesel use
As electricity tariffs continue to rise, squeezing household and small business budgets, a new solar company has entered the market with stokvel and crowdfunding models aimed at…
Commissioners emphasise a people-centred just transition, focusing on rural communities, workers and climate-resilient economic planning
Environmental justice organisations have launched a high court challenge against Eskom’s proposed Nuclear-1 power station, arguing that the 2017 environmental authorisation,…
Sub-Saharan Africa’s reliance on imported oil leaves countries exposed to economic shocks amid the escalating Middle East conflict. Rising crude and LNG prices threaten import…
The focus is on manufacturing green products for global markets and modernising the country’s power system, the president says
