South Africa seeks new power deal with Mozambique’s Mozal Smelter
The Mozal smelter is a key contributor to Mozambique’s economy and a flagship example of industrial cooperation within the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Clean Energy
Japan looks to deepen role in South Africa’s Just Energy Transition
South Africa has been aggressively courting international support to overhaul its electricity system after years of debilitating load shedding and ageing coal-fired power stations.
Call for Africa to localise battery production to power energy transition
Alan Winde said the recent period of grid stability should be seen as a “window of opportunity” to accelerate investment in renewable energy.
Next phase of major wind farm breaks ground in South Africa’s coal hub
The initial 155 MW phase is nearing completion and is expected to begin supplying power in early 2026.
Glencore signs 20-year pact for renewable energy
The partnership is anticipated to greatly reduce Glencore’s direct carbon emissions.
From coal to clean: Eskom’s 3rd conference champions local solutions for energy transition
Eskom said the clean energy conference is designed to catalyse Africa-driven, action-oriented responses to the global energy transition.
Plans afoot to accelerate rollout of electric vehicles in SA
South Africa’s national electricity supplier rolled out 20 electric vehicles within its fleet at the beginning of September.
Court revokes SA national power supplier’s permit to build 3000MW gas plant
Eskom’s plan to build a 3000MW gas plant has hit a snag as a court has nullified the authority that had been granted to the utility.