3SMedia | Mar 24, 2021
The African Development Bank has committed $530 million to finance the construction of a 343 km, 400 kV central-south transmission line that will connect the north and south transmission grids in Angola and allow for the distribution of clean...
3SMedia | Feb 4, 2021
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is set to supply the main electrical infrastructure for one of the largest photovoltaic projects ever developed by MCA Group and Sun Africa consortium. Hitachi ABB Power Grids has joined forces with Sun Africa LLC and M....
Dec 8, 2020
South Africa relies on coal-fired power stations to produce approximately 90% of its electricity. Moving forward, the country’s aim should be to reduce this percentage, with a move to greater use of renewable energy sources. By Gaopalelwe...
3SMedia | Nov 30, 2020
Cape Town is set to take advantage of the recent Department of Energy’s decision to allow major cities to purchase electricity directly from Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The decision is anticipated to be a major fillip for the renewable...
3SMedia | Sep 1, 2020
While South Africans celebrate the lifting of many Covid-19 restrictions and the full reopening of the economy, the news is not all good as Eskom has reported a severely constrained power system, resulting in continued load shedding. By South...
3SMedia | Aug 24, 2020
Large-scale projects for the roll-out of gas, electricity, solar and other infrastructure projects will be given exemption from the need for environmental authorization in terms of notices gazette by the government on 31 July 2020. This is certain...
3SMedia | Aug 14, 2020
The Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (Safcei) recently made a number of requests for information in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), following its growing concern about government’s latest push...
3SMedia | Jun 25, 2020
The SA Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has welcomed this week’s government update on plans to implement the Integrated Resource Plan 2019 (IRP2019) which will contribute to the country’s Covid-19 economic recovery package. This comes hot...
3SMedia | Jun 15, 2020
It seems South African government’s plan to pursue nuclear power is not off the table, as ministry proposes nuclear power plant. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy on Sunday began consultations with industry on preparations for a...
