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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


Cutting the ribbon are, from left, SMM executive director Tyrone Searle; Obsideo Consulting director Cobus Robertson; SMM executive chairperson Dr Enock Mathebula; Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe; Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa; and Mineral and Petroleum Resources Deputy Minister Phumzile Mgcina
Steenkampskraal mine opens Phase 1 of monazite concentrate plant
Updated 26 minutes ago By: Sabrina Jardim

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has officially opened the Phase 1 concentrate plant at the Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM), in the Western Cape, in the presence of... 


Windaba 2026 kicks off with firm pledges to address curtailment, strengthen the national grid and empower communities
Windaba 2026 kicks off with firm pledges to address curtailment, strengthen the national grid and empower communities
Updated 3 hours ago

The government is exploring selling South Africa’s excess wind generation capacity to regional neighbours and procuring battery storage technologies to support the national grid and address the... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
New determination opens way for public procurement of large-scale battery storage and gas-to-power
Updated 4 hours ago By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says 4 600 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and 5 000 MW of gas-to-power (GtP) have been prioritised in a new Ministerial... 


Central Africa’s beverage industry- sustainable design must start day one
Central Africa’s beverage industry- sustainable design must start day one
Updated 5 hours ago

By: Saïdou Kone - Regional Segment Director, Food & Beverage and Life Science, Francophone Africa & Islands, Schneider Electric Central Africa’s beverage industry has the potential to grow in leaps... 


Aclara's pilot plant
Aclara expands demo facility to separate more types of rare earths
Updated 6 hours ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed rare earths developer Aclara Resources is expanding the scope of its planned rare earths separation facility in Louisiana called Project Dynamo to incorporate separation capabilities for... 


Rendering of EVelution Energy's planned cobalt facility in Arizona
EVelution progressing America's first solar-powered, commercial-scale cobalt refinery with innovative funding strategy
Updated 6 hours ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

A US company developing America's first commercial-scale, solar-powered cobalt sulphate and cobalt metal processing facility, EVelution Energy, has garnered approval from US Citizenship and... 


NTPC coal-fired power plant
India's biggest power producer plans more private coal buying, people say
Updated 7 hours ago By: Reuters

India's biggest power producer, NTPC plans to buy more coal from private mining companies to overcome fuel shortages and meet rising electricity demand, two people familiar with the matter said.... 


The three questions every CFO should ask before signing off an energy investment
6th October 2026

For more than a decade, South African businesses made energy decisions under pressure. Load-shedding drove significant capital into private generation, PPAs and self-supply arrangements, often with... 


Your Next Business Opportunity Could Be in the Room
Your Next Business Opportunity Could Be in the Room
6th October 2026

For businesses looking to grow, the right connection can lead to a new customer, supplier, investor, partner or market. On 11 November 2026, the Cape Town Manufacturing Summit will bring together... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Eskom to facilitate construction of more data centres in South Africa, Ramokgopa tells Windaba delegates
6th October 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Power utility Eskom will soon make a major announcement about facilitating the construction of data centres in South Africa. This was announced by Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho... 


Africa’s Energy Leaders To Gather In Cape Town As Continent Turns Energy Challenge Into Growth Opportunity
Africa’s Energy Leaders To Gather In Cape Town As Continent Turns Energy Challenge Into Growth Opportunity
6th October 2026

Africa’s energy sector is entering a defining period as governments, investors and industry leaders confront one of the continent’s most important economic questions: how can Africa build the... 


A hydropower plant
Gemcorp joins Madagascar to raise $5bn for energy, mining
6th October 2026 By: Bloomberg

Madagascar wants to raise as much as $5-billion by teaming up with asset manager Gemcorp Capital Management to fund energy, infrastructure and mining projects in the island nation. The partnership... 


Nordex Introduces N193/7.x Turbine For Evolving South African Wind Market
Nordex Introduces N193/7.x Turbine For Evolving South African Wind Market
6th October 2026

Nordex Energy South Africa is introducing its new N193/7.X turbine to the South African market, with the technology offering potential to support the next phase of wind development as projects... 


Self-build, self-fund, self-deduct? A critical look at Palabora for IPP grid connection assets
5th October 2026

Written by Tanya Engels (Partner, KPMG) and Mary-Jane Mayer (Senior Manager, KPMG) Independent Power Producers (IPPs) participating in South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer... 


Nordex Introduces N193/7.x Turbine For Evolving South African Wind Market
5th October 2026

Nordex Energy South Africa is introducing its new N193/7.X turbine to the South African market, with the technology offering potential to support the next phase of wind development as projects... 


Load shedding has eased. Now South Africa faces its next industrial energy test
5th October 2026

South Africa’s energy conversation is changing. With Eskom recording more than 400 consecutive days without load shedding, the focus for energy-intensive businesses is shifting from simply securing... 


South Africa’s energy market is changing – and businesses need a new strategy
5th October 2026

Rising electricity costs, market reform, wheeling and battery storage are putting energy decisions at the centre of industrial competitiveness Johannesburg, South Africa – August 2026 – South... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
Egypt, South Africa launch business council to drive industry and agriculture
5th October 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Egypt and South Africa have launched a Joint Business Council to boost trade, including in mining, agriculture, renewable energy and mobility, and economic relations between the nations. Key... 


Gas Malaysia infrastructure
Gas Malaysia targets investment decision on Kedah LNG terminal by second half of 2027
2nd October 2026 By: Reuters

Gas Malaysia aims to make a final investment decision on plans for its first regasification terminal by the second half of next year, with the facility due to come online by the end of 2030, its... 


Ramokgopa unveils first six projects to emerge from national green hydrogen programme
2nd October 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... 


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