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Energy Transition

Energy transition is the structural shift in energy systems away from fossil fuels towards low-carbon and renewable energy sources, driven by climate change mitigation, technological advancement and policy imperatives. The transition encompasses changes in electricity generation, industrial processes, transport and heating, with renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind and hydropower replacing coal, oil and gas. It involves not only the deployment of clean energy infrastructure but also grid modernisation, energy storage solutions and demand-side management to accommodate variable renewable supply. The energy transition carries profound economic implications, reshaping labour markets, capital flows and trade patterns as countries and companies navigate decarbonisation pathways. In South Africa, the energy transition is closely linked to the restructuring of Eskom, the expansion of renewable energy procurement and the management of social and economic impacts in coal-dependent regions. Policy instruments supporting the transition include carbon pricing mechanisms, renewable energy targets, emissions trading systems and border adjustment measures designed to prevent carbon leakage. The pace and equity of the transition are central to international climate negotiations, with developing economies seeking financial and technical support to balance decarbonisation with development goals. Major industrial sectors including iron and steel, aluminium, cement and fertilisers face significant transformation as they adopt low-carbon production methods and explore hydrogen and other alternative energy carriers. The energy transition is both a technical challenge and a socioeconomic transformation, requiring coordination across government, industry and civil society to manage costs, preserve competitiveness and ensure a just transition for affected workers and communities.

Energy Transition News


An image of a copper and cobalt mine in the DRC
No material impact anticipated for copper, cobalt market from DRC policy shift – BMI
Updated 3 hours ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Ministerial Order banning the export of copper and cobalt concentrates, which also introduces a new tax regime, is unlikely to have a material impact on either... 


Exxaro partners with business schools to develop future mining, energy leaders
Updated 6 hours ago By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed natural resources company Exxaro Resources has established a strategic leadership development partnership with three business schools to strengthen leadership capability across its... 


South Africa's US$122 Billion Energy Expansion Reinforces the Importance of T&D Africa at the Africa Energy Indaba
12th August 2026

South Africa's announcement of Chinese backing for a US$122 billion (R2.2 trillion) energy expansion programme has highlighted the critical role that transmission and distribution infrastructure... 


Schneider Electric welcomes Nicole Malan as Vice President of Power Systems and Infrastructure for Sub-Saharan Africa
Schneider Electric welcomes Nicole Malan as Vice President of Power Systems and Infrastructure for Sub-Saharan Africa
12th August 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, is excited to announce the appointment of Nicole Malan as its new Vice President, Power Systems and Infrastructure for its Sub-Saharan Africa... 


Iron-ore rock
India's iron-ore approach for ambitious steelmaking strategy can shape global demand, decarbonisation, IEEFA warns
12th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

US-based think tank Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) outlines in its latest report 'India's looming iron-ore challenge' how the country may not have enough access to... 


Schneider Electric showcases the future of mining at Electra Mining Africa 2026
Schneider Electric showcases the future of mining at Electra Mining Africa 2026
11th August 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, will at this year’s Electra Mining 2026, held from 7-11 September 2026 at the JHB Expo Centre, Nasrec, demonstrate how AI-enabled... 


Delivering Africa’s energy future requires more than ambition
Delivering Africa’s energy future requires more than ambition
11th August 2026

Africa’s energy conversation has matured. The debate is no longer only about generation capacity shortfalls or policy intent. Increasingly, the defining question has moved on as to whether the... 


Building the Business Case for Low-Carbon Industrial Spaces to support the Just Energy Transition
Building the Business Case for Low-Carbon Industrial Spaces to support the Just Energy Transition
7th August 2026

The United Nations Industrial Organization (UNIDO) is implementing a project – Fostering Low Carbon and Positive Energy Industrial Spaces (LC-PEIS) - with funding from the Government of Flanders.... 


Ronald Lamola
Lamola calls for value-added critical minerals industry to drive Africa's industrialisation
7th August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Africa must seize the global critical minerals opportunity to accelerate industrialisation, create jobs and deepen regional economic integration rather than continue exporting raw materials,... 


An image of Institute for Security Studies senior research associate Dhesigen Naidoo
Crisis exposes Africa’s vulnerabilities, opportunities
7th August 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

The global repercussions of the ongoing US-Iran War and the Persian Gulf crisis have exacerbated the urgency for Africa to accelerate its energy transition and industrialisation goal, says... 


SAF joint venture winds down
7th August 2026

Chemicals and energy company Sasol and advanced energy technology company Topsoe are winding down their sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) joint venture Zaffra, shifting to a more focused... 


Eskom flags further coal-closure delays ahead of official update
Eskom flags further coal-closure delays ahead of official update
7th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom Holdings CEO Dan Marokane says the State-owned utility will outline its proposed approach in September in relation to the decommissioning of coal-fired power stations beyond 2030. Eskom has... 


Allen Makamure, Moses Madondo, Bernard Swanepoel.
AI’s efficiencies keeping even lower-quality operations going longer, energy event hears
7th August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The increased efficiencies achieved by AI are ensuring that even lower quality operations are kept going for longer which benefits all stakeholders, Thungela Resources CEO Moses Madondo made clear... 


Neal Froneman
Froneman succeeds Rupert Smith as chairperson of Copper 360
6th August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Northern Cape-focused Copper 360 has appointed Neal Froneman as chairperson, following the retirement of Rupert Smith, with effect from August 6. Smith resigned in order to reduce his professional... 


Strategic service partnerships will form the backbone of tomorrow’s data centre infrastructure
Strategic service partnerships will form the backbone of tomorrow’s data centre infrastructure
6th August 2026

By: Meryl Eckersley - Secure Power Sales Manager, Global Services, Southern Africa at Schneider Electric Operational continuity has become a defining measure of organisational resilience, and... 


an Ero Copper mine
There is more to accelerated mining than merely weaker regulation, report finds
6th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Donor network and platform Trust, Accountability and Inclusion Collaborative (TAI) has published a report that challenges the assumption that deregulation will accelerate critical minerals... 


The Hive Hydrogen plant project site at the Coega Special Economic Zone
Green hydrogen-focused private equity fund reports R3bn first close
6th August 2026

Blended finance private equity fund SA-H2, which focuses on the green hydrogen value chain and the Southern African energy transition, has achieved its first close with R3-billion in commitments... 


The value of advisory services for critical infrastructure in West Africa
The value of advisory services for critical infrastructure in West Africa
6th August 2026

By; Nnadozie Ogbuehi - Vice President for Services, SSA at Schneider Electric As West Africa’s industrial and digital landscape expands at pace, organisations are facing a new reality:... 


Decarbonising the energies and chemical industry without the risk
Decarbonising the energies and chemical industry without the risk
6th August 2026

Africa’s energies and chemical industry, like its peers across the world, is faced with quite the decarbonisation challenge. Stricter ESG demands, shifting investor expectations, rising energy... 


Representatives from Envision and Sasol, including industrial and economic policy specialist Jak Koseff (front right), signing an agreement in the presence of South Africa's Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Sasol commissions China’s Envision to design Sasolburg e-methanol project
5th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South African chemicals and energy company Sasol has signed an agreement with Chinese green technology and renewable-energy company Envision to undertake the engineering design for an e-methanol... 


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