Plans to split Eskom into transmission,generation and distribution entities
Eskom power stations will be grouped into clusters that compete with each other to produce cost-effective power and give consumers a better price. Source:...
Renewable Energy
Enel Green Power begins construction on 140 MW wind farm in Northern Cape
Enel, through its renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power RSA, has started construction on its 140 MW Garob wind farm located near the town of Copperton, which is part of the Siyathemba Local Municipality, in South Africa’s Northern Cape province....
Renewable energy programme attracts R209.4 billion to economy
The Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPP) has attracted R209.4 billion in committed private sector investment, to the country. Speaking at a media briefing recently Energy minister Jeff Radebe outlined some of...
No room for favouritism in IPP tender process – Radebe
Energy Minister Jeff Radebe says there is no room for favouritism in the awarding of renewable energy Independent Power Producers (IPPs) contracts. Speaking at a media briefing on Sunday the minister said the evaluation process was conducted in a...
