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When the going gets tough, the pros find new business. The global solar market has experienced several major growth years,...
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The El Niño–linked drought that parched southern Africa in 2024 emptied one of the most important pieces of energy infrastructure...
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At the Africa Energy Forum being held in Cape Town this week, Inspired Evolution has announced the US$176-million commercial launch...
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Trinasolar, a global leader in smart photovoltaic and energy storage solutions, is participating at the Africa Energy Forum 2026 (AEF...
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Africa’s industrial ambitions are increasingly tied to one critical factor: access to reliable, scalable energy. As policymakers, investors and industry...
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British power developer Gridworks recently signed two landmark agreements with the Government of Uganda to begin construction on the Amari...
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Henkel South Africa has made significant progress in advancing sustainable manufacturing, achieving a substantial reduction in carbon emissions at its...
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H1 Holdings and Revego Fund Managers (RFM) have announced their intent to explore a strategic merger to create one of...
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South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) has long been regarded as one of the most successful...
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South Africa's fuel price environment has shifted the electric vehicle (EV) conversation from aspiration to commercial calculus. The April 2026...
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Rick Parish, Australian philanthropist and tech entrepreneur, says His Majesty King Charles III’s recent speech has strengthened his commitment to...
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The advantages of edge computing are well-documented, clear and tangible. Many industries today benefit from its reduced latency, improved reliability,...
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For Africa's mining sector, energy security is no longer a background concern. It is a frontline investment consideration. Rising costs,...
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SolarAfrica and Norsk Renewables have announced that SolarAfrica has entered into an agreement to acquire the Nyakallo solar project from...
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Fedgroup has secured funding for R500 million from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) for the newly established Fedgroup Renewables Capital...
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The National Transmission Company of South Africa estimates that rooftop solar power reached 7.345 gigawatts toward the end of 2025....
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Affordable and renewable energy is shaping the 21st century. South Africans know this from experience. Responding to severe electricity shortages,...
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Southern African solar solutions provider SolarSaver, solar technology manufacturer Sigenergy and distributor Siaac have partnered to simplify the shift to...
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As the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) enters its permanent phase and global buyers tighten emissions disclosure requirements,...
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Inspired Evolution, a specialist pan-African investment firm focused on clean energy infrastructure, energy and resource efficiency growth investments, has announced...
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While solar and battery technology now make renewable power in Africa financially attractive on paper, local investors are not realising...
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ENGIE South Africa has officially inaugurated the Graspan Solar PV plant in the Northern Cape, marking a key milestone for...
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The Eskom tariff increase is changing the way industrial and commercial sectors perceive dependency. While the 8.76% is substantial and...
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From 1 April 2026, diesel prices increased by between R7.37 and R7.51 per litre – among the sharpest monthly adjustments...
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At night, Albert Luthuli Street in Langa is a hive of activity, with traders serving up freshly prepared street food....
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As South Africa’s renewable energy market expands and matures, more companies are turning to private energy infrastructure to manage costs,...
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The changing economics of solar power generation is generating cost pressures within the photovoltaic (PV) sector and, while it began...
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At Solar & Storage Live Africa 2026, the message from Jaco Botha was clear: Renewable energy in South Africa has...
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Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, recently participated in Solar & Storage Live Johannesburg 2026...
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Starsight Energy Africa Group, a leading provider of clean energy solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers across sub-Saharan Africa,...
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The South African energy landscape is undergoing a profound structural shift. By the end of 2025, the country’s cumulative installed...
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Last year, Spain and Portugal lost up to 60% of their electrical power in mere seconds. The underlying issues exposed...
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“Having put loadshedding behind us…” These were the confident words of President Cyril Ramaphosa at this year’s State of the...
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EDF power solutions has announced the commissioning of the 420MW Koruson 1 cluster, including three wind farms: San Kraal, Phezukomoya...
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SOLA Group has achieved financial close on its Naos-1 Hybrid Solar and Battery Project, a 300MW (435MWp) solar PV facility...
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As the South African solar photovoltaic (PV) industry enters 2026, the sector has moved beyond the reactive 'crisis mode' installations...
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As South Africa moves to alternative ways of generating energy, grid-connected renewables and advanced storage are helping businesses maintain operations,...
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South Africa’s solar PV industry stands ready to be become the backbone of a competitive, low-carbon economy. This was the...
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Commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses face a critical decision for 2026: integrate battery energy storage systems (BESS), or fall behind...
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SolarAfrica has secured financial close on R1.5 billion to build SunCentral 2, the next 114MW plant of its flagship utility-scale...
