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Cennergi

Cennergi is a South African renewable-energy company focused on the development, construction and operation of wind and solar power projects. The company is a joint venture between Exxaro Resources and Tata Power, established to capitalise on South Africa's transition towards cleaner energy sources. Cennergi operates utility-scale renewable-energy facilities that supply electricity to the national grid and corporate off-takers. Its portfolio includes wind farms and solar photovoltaic plants located in areas with favourable renewable-energy resources. The company plays a role in South Africa's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, which has driven private-sector investment in the country's electricity generation capacity. Cennergi's operations contribute to reducing the carbon intensity of South Africa's energy mix, which has historically been dominated by coal-fired power stations. The company is headquartered in South Africa and forms part of Exxaro's strategy to diversify its energy portfolio beyond coal mining. Cennergi's projects support the broader energy transition agenda in South Africa, addressing both electricity supply constraints and climate commitments. The venture was established in 2010 as Exxaro sought to expand into renewable energy alongside its traditional mining operations.

Cennergi News


Exxaro media roundtable.
Exxaro driving modernisation, reviewing what mine of future could look like
26th August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s Exxaro Resources is reviewing what the mine of the future could look like amid a modernisation drive, Exxaro CEO Ben Magara pointed out in response to Mining Weekly during a media... 


Solar panels at a mine in South Africa
South African miners accelerate shift to renewable power to cut Eskom reliance
26th August 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's mining firms are accelerating investment in renewable energy as they seek to diversify power sources, cut costs and meet decarbonisation targets, marking a shift after decades of... 


Exxaro CEO Ben Magara.
Exxaro wants energy, future metals to be more than half of group earnings by 2030
20th August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Exxaro wants its growing energy and future-facing metals businesses to account for more than half of group earnings by 2030. “This is the business we are building for tomorrow,” Exxaro CEO Ben... 


The entry into commercial operation of the R1.7-billion Lephalale Solar Project was celebrated recently by Exxaro Resources and its wholly owned renewable energy business Cennergi. Located near Exxaro's Grootegeluk Mine in Lephalale, the 68 MWac behind-the-meter solar PV facility comprises 129 024 solar modules installed across 185 ha. The facility is designed to generate some 176 MWh of renewable electricity yearly and is Exxaro's first utility-scale, self-generation renewables asset to enter into commercial operations.
BEHIND THE METER:
31st July 2026

The entry into commercial operation of the R1.7-billion Lephalale Solar Project was celebrated recently by Exxaro Resources and its wholly owned renewable energy business Cennergi. Located near... 


Cennergi CEO Danie Du Plessis, Exxaro CEO Ben Magara and Exxaro executive head of energy Leon Groenewald
Exxaro celebrates commercial operation of Lephalale solar project
15th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Diversified resources group Exxaro Resources has, through its wholly-owned renewable-energy business Cennergi, celebrated the commercial operations date milestone of the Lephalale solar project... 


Karreebosch Wind Farm Achieves First Star Lift Milestone
Karreebosch Wind Farm Achieves First Star Lift Milestone
11th March 2026

Karreebosch Wind Farm, South Africa, located near Sutherland in the Northern Cape, has achieved a significant construction milestone with the successful erection of its first wind turbine. The... 


Exxaro wind turbine.

Exxaro wind asset.
Exxaro concludes R13bn corporate refinancing
5th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Mining and renewable-energy company Exxaro has reached financial close on R13-billion in new term refinancing facilities. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed company said on Thursday, February... 


A generic image of a wind farm
Karreebosch a shift towards new model 
12th December 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As South Africa accelerates the shift towards a more liberalised electricity market, private-sector-driven renewable-energy projects are emerging as critical instruments for meeting near-term... 


coal on conveyor belt at Leeuwpan mine
Exxaro benefits from stronger local coal demand this year amid global market volatility
2nd December 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ahead of closing the 2025 financial year on December 31, diversified mining and energy group Exxaro Resources says the year was marred with shifting global trade dynamics, inflationary pressures,... 


Exxaro CEO Ben Magara.
Empowered Exxaro takes yet another renewables leap with major wind, solar deal
27th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The commitment of one of the largest black-empowered businesses listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) to transition towards a low-carbon future while continuing to meet current energy... 


The above image depicts sand bags, used to block run off from the construction site
Wind farm prioritises minimising environmental impact
26th September 2025

Mitigating the environmental impacts of construction work requires careful planning and meticulous execution, particularly in areas such as the Karoo – where vegetation can be more sensitive to... 


Early project works undertaken by Concor include establishing access roads, site offices and an on-site batching plant, in preparation for the large volumes of concrete needed for the turbine foundations
Concor progresses on Karreebosch Wind Farm
9th September 2025

Concor has become an important construction partner in South Africa’s wind energy landscape, and recently started work on the Cennergi Holdings and G7 Renewable Energies 140 MW Karreebosch Wind... 


Survey poles demarcate the road servitude at the Karreebosch Wind Farm facility, reinforcing Concor’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental stewardship
concor nurtures karoo biodiversity at karreebosch wind farm project
8th September 2025

Mitigating the environmental impacts of construction work needs careful planning and meticulous execution, especially in areas like the Karoo - where vegetation can be more sensitive to disruption... 


Exxaro CEO Ben Magara.
Exxaro spending R5.2bn on coal mine expansion, R4.7bn on wind farm project
5th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Exxaro Resources will be spending R5.2-billion on a life-of-mine expansion project at its Matla colliery and R4.7-billion on the development of the 140 MW... 


Exxaro CEO Ben Magara.
Exxaro spending R5.2bn on coal mine expansion, R4.7bn on wind farm project
21st August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Exxaro Resources will be spending R5.2-billion on a life-of-mine expansion project at its Matla colliery and R4.7-billion on the development of the 140 MW... 


Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn.
Seriti Green has R25bn to deploy in Mpumalanga but can’t get Eskom budget quotes
25th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Last week renewable energy company Seriti Green received a budget quote from Eskom that it had applied for as long ago as February 2021 – that's the delay in obtaining collaboration from the State... 


Exxaro CEO Ben Magara and Eskom CEO Dan Marokane sign MoU to collaborate on coal emissions
Exxaro views collaboration with Eskom as key to lowering of Scope 3 emissions
2nd May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed coal and energy group Exxaro Resources and State-owned electricity producer Eskom have announced they will collaborate on research initiatives and projects to reduce carbon emissions and... 


Exxaro CEO Ben Magara and Eskom CEO Dan Marokane sign MoU to collaborate on coal emissions
Exxaro views collaboration with Eskom as key to lowering of Scope 3 emissions
14th April 2025 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed coal and energy group Exxaro Resources and State-owned electricity producer Eskom have announced they will collaborate on research initiatives and projects to reduce carbon emissions and... 


Exxaro's Cennergi renewables capacity more than 437 MW.
Exxaro bullish on renewables, foresees decade of significant green energy growth
4th April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In the next ten years, renewable energy market growth indications point to 30 GW of clean power capacity coming into play. That is the calculation of Leon Groenewald, the MD of Exxaro Energy, the... 


Acting Exxaro CEO Riaan Koppeschaar.
Exxaro boosting small business, education, post-mining economies, farming ventures
28th March 2025

As at the end of December, the social investments of Exxaro Resources amounted to R2.1-billion amid the bettering of lives and livelihoods being declared core by this black-controlled Johannesburg... 


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