At the recent Africa Energy Indaba, South Africa’s Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, didn’t just reiterate the nation’s commitment to nuclear power; he laid bare the complex geopolitical and socioeconomic realities shaping South Africa’s energy policy. His remarks were a nuanced dance between domestic needs and global pressures, reflecting the tightrope walk many developing nations face….
Neosun Energy, a global company that builds solar power systems, is installing an 800 kWp solar energy system at Jetpark in Johannesburg, South Africa. This project, done in partnership with Palisades Business Park, is a big step towards using cleaner energy in the region. The system includes 1,380 Longi 580W N-type solar panels, known for…
ACWA Power, a Saudi renewable energy company, is set to build a massive 2-gigawatt (GW) wind farm in South Hurghada, Egypt. Once completed, this will be the largest wind farm in the country, surpassing ACWA Power’s existing 1.1 GW Suez Wind Farm. The project will cost about $2.3 billion and is backed by a 25-year…
Ethiopia has taken a big step forward in growing its renewable energy sector by signing an agreement with the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATIDI). This deal is meant to attract more foreign investment into Ethiopia’s clean energy projects by giving financial security to developers through ATIDI’s Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF). The RLSF helps ensure…
South Africa is taking a big step toward clean energy with the launch of its Green Hydrogen Potential Atlas. This project, led by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) in partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and GFA Consulting Group, aims to…
Imagine relying on energy sources that harm the environment and are becoming more expensive. Traditional fossil fuels not only pollute our air and water but also contribute to climate change, leading to extreme weather events and health issues. As these resources dwindle, their costs rise, impacting household budgets and national economies. Continuing down this path…
South Africa’s renewable energy sector is growing fast and is expected to expand by almost 50% in the next 10 years. The country is changing how it produces and uses electricity, mainly because demand is rising and there is a push to cut pollution. South Africa plans to get 42% of its electricity from renewable…
President William Ruto has urged African countries to speed up the shift to renewable energy, saying clean energy has the power to transform the continent’s future. Speaking at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa during a meeting of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC), Ruto said moving…
South Africa took over the G20 presidency on December 1, 2024, marking a historic first as the summit is set to be hosted on African soil in November 2025. Under the theme “Fostering Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainable Development,” South Africa aims to tackle global challenges while prioritizing Africa’s development. However, this ambitious goal faces obstacles,…
As African nations aim to address energy deficits and shift towards cleaner energy sources, a growing trend is emerging: combining solar power with energy storage systems. This approach is gaining momentum due to the decreasing cost of battery technology and an increasing understanding of the benefits of energy storage. From pioneering initiatives in South Africa…
