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Renewable Energy

Renewable energy is the sector encompassing power generation from naturally replenishing sources that do not deplete over time, including solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, biomass and tidal energy. Unlike fossil fuels, renewable energy sources produce little to no greenhouse gas emissions during operation, making them central to global decarbonisation efforts and climate change mitigation strategies. The sector has experienced rapid growth over the past two decades, driven by falling technology costs, government policy support, and increasing corporate and consumer demand for clean energy. Solar photovoltaic and wind power have become the fastest-growing segments, with utility-scale installations now cost-competitive with conventional generation in many markets. Renewable energy plays a significant role in Africa's energy transition, where abundant solar and wind resources offer opportunities to expand electricity access while leapfrogging carbon-intensive infrastructure. Major economies worldwide have set ambitious renewable energy targets as part of their commitments under the Paris Agreement, spurring investment in grid infrastructure, energy storage and hybrid systems. The sector faces challenges including intermittency, grid integration, land use considerations and the need for enabling regulatory frameworks. Renewable energy capacity additions have consistently outpaced fossil fuel installations in recent years, with the International Energy Agency projecting renewables to account for the majority of global power generation growth through 2030. The industry supports a growing workforce spanning manufacturing, project development, installation and maintenance, while attracting substantial private and institutional capital. Technological advances in battery storage, smart grids and green hydrogen are expanding the applications and reliability of renewable energy systems across transport, industry and heating sectors.

Renewable Energy News


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Indian utilities' August coal imports surge to 15-month high as heat boosts demand
Updated 58 minutes ago By: Reuters

Indian power producers' coal imports in August rose to a 15-month high as a heat-wave and lower hydropower generation boosted electricity demand, prompting utilities to turn to costly overseas... 


GameChange Energy completes commissioning of its Genius Tracker™ for the landmark Mooi Plaats Solar PV project
Updated 1 hour 55 minutes ago

GameChange Energy, a global provider of renewable energy infrastructure solutions, announced the completion of its Genius Tracker™ 1P system for the 283 MWp Mooi Plaats Solar PV Plant in South... 


From childhood garage to the forefront of sailplane engineering
From childhood garage to the forefront of sailplane engineering
Updated 2 hours 15 minutes ago

What began with a childhood fascination in a garage in Bloemhof has grown into a South African engineering success story reaching international skies. North-West University’s (NWU’s) aircraft... 


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Africa's greatest mineral asset isn't underground
Updated 2 hours 44 minutes ago

The global race for critical minerals is entering a new phase. No longer defined solely by access to mineral reserves, it is increasingly being shaped by industrial policy, geopolitical... 


Kemcore founder and chief commercial officer Calisto Radithipa
Botswana's mining chemicals plant gets key environmental nod
Updated 2 hours 51 minutes ago By: Reuters

Mining chemicals importer Kemcore has been granted environmental clearance for a manufacturing plant in Botswana, paving the way for it to secure financing to build a facility to supply copper and... 


EcoPhi introduces Gateway Nano for remote monitoring of distributed energy systems
Updated 3 hours ago

The compact data logger connects up to 32 devices and transmits operational data via cellular or Wi-Fi networks. Building on EcoPhi’s experience in more than 15 African countries, the solution... 


Cobus Loots
Strong operational performance delivers record financial results for Pan African
16th September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

JSE- and ASX-listed Pan African Resources has delivered record financial results for the financial year ended June 30, on the back of a 38.6% year-on-year increase in gold production to 272 000 oz... 


Eskom unbundling to be carefully sequenced and managed over coming 18 months – Pieterse
Eskom unbundling to be carefully sequenced and managed over coming 18 months – Pieterse
16th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

National Treasury director-general Dr Duncan Pieterse has described moves under way to transfer ownership and control of Eskom’s grid assets to an independent Transmission System Operator (TSO) in... 


Africa Does Not Have an Electricity Problem. It Has a Reliability Problem
Africa Does Not Have an Electricity Problem. It Has a Reliability Problem
16th September 2026

The sector’s scoreboard counts connections. By that count, 53% of Sub-Saharan Africa has access to electricity, and more than 560 million people still live without it. Both numbers are true, and... 


Lhyfe hydrogen facility
Hydrogen companies Lhyfe, H2APEX ink extended cooperation agreement
16th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Green hydrogen plant operator H2APEX Group has signed an extended agreement with Euronext-listed green hydrogen producer Lhyfe to respond to growing demand for renewable hydrogen in Germany. The... 


South Korean President Lee Jae Myung
South Korea puts critical minerals, energy at forefront of inaugural Central Asia summit
16th September 2026 By: Reuters

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung hosted the country's first summit with the leaders of five Central Asian countries on Wednesday, putting critical minerals, energy and supply-chain cooperation... 


Green Hydrogen Deal Book
South Africa’s green hydrogen advances being afforded twin momentum
16th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

In addition to providing innovative support for green hydrogen first movers, South Africa has now also tracked advances in this country's green hydrogen space in a publication that reflects... 


Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa unveils first six projects to emerge from national green hydrogen programme
15th September 2026 By: Irma Venter

The first six priority projects have emerged from government’s national green hydrogen programme pipeline. The projects all form part of the newly launched National Green Hydrogen Deal Book, which... 


Hive Hydrogen chairperson Thulani Gcabashe (right) with Técnicas Reunidas VP business development Sub-Saharan Africa Tomi Osho.
South Africa’s $5.8bn green hydrogen ammonia project takes big leap forward
15th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Hive Hydrogen South Africa on Tuesday, September 15, awarded the front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for South Africa’s pioneering $5.8-billion green hydrogen ammonia project to Spanish... 


The FLS stand at Electra Mining Africa showcased the company’s broad portfolio of technologies and solutions supporting efficient, reliable mineral processing operations
Fls Reinforces Lifecycle Strategy For African Mining Following Electra Mining Africa
15th September 2026

The conversations at Electra Mining Africa highlighted a clear shift taking place across the continent's mining industry. Faced with ageing processing infrastructure, constrained capital budgets... 


We'RE Connected Launches Access to Capital for Women Across the Energy Value Chain
We'RE Connected Launches Access to Capital for Women Across the Energy Value Chain
15th September 2026

New initiative connects women-owned and women-led energy businesses to a curated network of financiers, funders and investors, coordinated through KD Strategies. Johannesburg, We'RE Connected, the... 


Coal stockpile
China's fossil-fuelled power output falls 4.3% in August as clean energy gains
15th September 2026 By: Reuters

China's fossil-fuelled power generation fell 4.3% in August from a year earlier, figures from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Tuesday, as rising hydropower, nuclear and renewable output... 


Building East Africa’s energy skills pipeline requires firm commitment
Building East Africa’s energy skills pipeline requires firm commitment
14th September 2026

By: Ifeanyi Odoh - Country President, Schneider Electric East Africa In a time when the global spotlight is firmly set on Africa, countries have the opportunity to truly accelerate their adoption... 


Sarens strengthens its crane fleet in Tanzania with the addition of a new 260-ton XCMG XCA260H all-terrain crane
14th September 2026

Sarens, world leader in heavy lifting, engineered transport and crane rental services, has reinforced its crane fleet in Tanzania with the new all-terrain XCMG XCA260H model featuring a 260-ton... 


Engen showcases integrated mining solutions at Electra Mining Africa 2026
Engen showcases integrated mining solutions at Electra Mining Africa 2026
11th September 2026

Engen reinforced its long-standing commitment to South Africa’s mining sector at Electra Mining Africa 2026, showcasing how integrated fuels, lubricants, technology-enabled solutions and technical... 


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