About 74% of South Africa’s electricity is generated by coal-fired power stations owned by the state-owned electricity provider, Eskom. These power stations produce greenhouse gas and air pollution and can also pollute nearby streams and rivers....
In February 2026, the South African Electricity Traders Association (SAETA) released a comprehensive report (Policy to Power: 10 Actions to Deliver Green, Accessible and Secure Electricity) which identified the minimum decisions and deliverables...
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says Eskom’s research and development capabilities can power the utility into a green and prosperous future. The Minister was speaking during a site visit to the power utility’s...
The City of Cape Town today marked the conclusion of two power purchase agreements worth 70MW, with more to follow in the coming months under a competitive tendering process for up to 200MW. The 20-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are with...
