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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


Energas celebrates 25 years as demand for gas infrastructure enters new phase
Updated 6 hours ago

South African engineering company Energas Technologies is celebrating 25 years of supplying engineered solutions, equipment and technical support to the natural gas industry. Established in 2001,... 


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Innovation key to sector growth
Updated 6 hours ago By: Devina Haripersad

Creating a competitive advantage has become the South African food and beverage sector's greatest challenge, with business organisation the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI)... 


 	LOUISE HEYNS & MERVYN NAIDOO Electra Mining Africa 2026 follows a period of significant growth for ACTOM Static Energy, the business unit formed after ACTOM acquired JUEL Batteries earlier this year
ACTOM brings the full power play to Electra Mining Africa 2026
Updated 6 hours ago

Africa’s largest manufacturer, repairer and distributor of electromechanical equipment ACTOM will exhibit at Electra Mining Africa 2026, using the platform to showcase its fast-growing energy... 


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Logistics biggest threat to exports
Updated 6 hours ago By: Devina Haripersad

Bottlenecks remain the biggest threat to South Africa's fresh produce export competitiveness, with industry body Fresh Produce Exporters Forum (FPEF) warning that continued port and logistic... 


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Integrated engineering solutions on display at EMA 2026
Updated 6 hours ago

Industrial solutions provider BMG will participate in Electra Mining Africa 2026, once again presenting its extensive engineering solutions and technical services that have been refined over more... 


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Building South Africa’s gas infrastructure with global expertise
Updated 6 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa is entering a pivotal phase in its energy transition. As natural gas becomes a larger part of the country’s long-term energy mix, investment in liquefied natural gas (LNG) import... 


Finance plays key role in decarbonising Africa’s ICT sector
Updated 6 hours ago By: Natasha Odendaal

Finance will play a key role in helping Africa’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector grow while reducing its carbon footprint. “As Africa’s ICT sector grows – connecting millions... 


Drive, power systems spotlighted
Updated 6 hours ago

Industrial electrical technologies manufacturer WEG Africa plans to showcase its top solutions, services and expertise built for the mining sector at this year’s Electra Mining Africa (EMA)... 


Data centres key to South Africa’s economic growth – Equinix
Data centres key to South Africa’s economic growth – Equinix
Updated 6 hours ago By: Sabrina Jardim

As the role of digital infrastructure becomes increasingly important in supporting South Africa’s economic growth, data centres have become critical in shaping this landscape, serving customers in... 


Wärtsilä to supply five engines for 14 MW power plant for Senegal gold project
27th August 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Marine and energy technology group Wärtsilä will supply five Wärtsilä 32 engines for a 14 MW captive power plant to be installed at the Diamba Sud gold project, in Senegal. The plant is required to... 


Vale's Mutaca mine, in Brazil
Brazil's Vale studies extracting rare earths, gold from mining waste
27th August 2026 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale is studying the possibility of extracting rare earths, gold and other minerals from mining waste as part of its circular economy strategy, a Vale executive said on Wednesday.... 


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Africa's greatest mineral asset isn't underground
27th August 2026

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... 


The Compliance Pivot: Navigating the Shift from Forestation to Tokenised Carbon Credits
26th August 2026

In the nascent era of corporate climate action, carbon mitigation was more tangible and distinctly analogue, as businesses aiming to neutralise emissions would fund projects that planted trees.... 


Why South Africa's renewable energy boom demands a new approach to insurance
26th August 2026

South Africa's renewable energy sector has evolved into one of the country's most significant areas of private infrastructure investment in the years since the Renewable Energy Independent Power... 


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... 


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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... 


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FLS strengthens African mining strategy ahead of Electra Mining Africa 2026
26th August 2026

As mining operations across Africa continue to focus on productivity, improved sustainability and operational efficiency, mining services provider FLS is strengthening its regional strategy through... 


Digital twins and the grid that no longer stands still
Digital twins and the grid that no longer stands still
25th August 2026

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Historically, grid reliability focused on maintaining stable operations under expected conditions. Today, however,... 


Africa’s Energy Future Will Determine Africa’s Economic Future
Africa’s Energy Future Will Determine Africa’s Economic Future
25th August 2026

Africa’s ambitions for industrialisation, manufacturing, minerals beneficiation, digital transformation, expanded trade and job creation all depend on one fundamental requirement: access to... 


Woodside Energy CEO Liz Westcott
Woodside scraps clean energy target, posts 7% first-half profit rise
25th August 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's largest independent dedicated oil and gas company Woodside Energy on Tuesday abandoned a longer-term emissions target and $5-billion in planned clean energy spending by 2030 to focus on... 


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