South Africa Renewable Energy
latest news & developments
South Africa advances just energy transition despite US withdrawal
Collective pledges for the country’s transition, including commitments from multilateral development banks, stands at $13.7 billion
University of KwaZulu-Natal aims to run on mini solar power stations
The university’s ambition to become South Africa’s first predominantly renewable-powered university is taking shape through a new high tech project
The road to a green hydrogen economy in Africa
European nations are scrambling for Africa’s green hydrogen, striking deals to tap into the continent’s vast wind and solar potential for export
Renewable energy sector doesn’t provide long-term job security
Most jobs are for the installation period only, and are therefore temporary
Running on empty: Mpumalanga’s energy transition needs juice
Despite its resources and capacity for green energy storage, the province at the heart of the energy transition reaps minimal benefits due to an export-heavy focus