New Planet Energy and Span Africa have delivered an integrated solar-and-steel system for Thuso Mills.
Browsing: Energy and sustainability
Solar parks and grid-scale batteries are set to deliver significant new capacity to South Africa’s grid in 2026.
Investment is pouring into renewable energy, but grid expansion will determine whether momentum can be sustained.
Smart meter installations are lagging sharply, undermining Eskom’s ability to end load reduction timeously.
South Africa’s electricity supply has entered 2026 in its strongest position in at least five years, Eskom has said.
Government has softened competition regulations to allow firms battling high power costs to jointly build energy infrastructure.
First Technology Western Cape helps businesses cut carbon and costs using energy-efficient Dell solutions and IT lifecycle management.
Renewable capacity continues to expand as government advances transmission expansion and private sector participation initiatives nationwide.
Local manufacturing will drive investment but won’t produce many jobs, according to industry association Sapvia.
Eskom has launched Eskom Green and advanced its unbundling plan, paving the way for a more competitive electricity market.