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Cape Town proposes updates to by-law embracing renewable energy
The City of Cape Town is set to introduce significant amendments to its municipal planning by-law aimed at fostering the growth of renewable energy within the city. The proposed changes are designed to streamline development processes, enhance clarity and encourage the adoption of sustainable te
Construction begins on Grootspruit PV power plant
Independent Power Producer ENGIE has begun construction of the Grootspruit solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in the Free State. The plant, set to operate at a 75 MW contracted capacity, will be built and operated in partnership with Pele Green Energy. Grootspruit is one of two PV powe
Dynamic voltage control: Smart solutions for a greener grid
Renewable energy (RE) has grown significantly in South Africa at utility and private scales, leading to integration challenges at distribution level. The current network is passive and designed for unidirectional power flow, limiting its ability to respond to load changes. As distributed generat
Steinmuller Africa's explosive welding - a game changer for oil, gas and mining
In the world of engineering, various techniques and methods push the boundaries of what is possible. One such technique is explosive welding, a process that Steinmuller Africa has adeptly employed to achieve remarkable results in the field. Explosive welding, also known as explosive bon
Cape Town proposes updates to by-laws to embrace renewable technologies
The City of Cape Town is set to introduce significant amendments to its Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) aimed at fostering the growth of renewable energy within the city. The proposed changes are designed to streamline development processes, enhance clarity, and encourage the adoption of sustai
New climate change legislation - a roadmap to unlocking global capital
South Africa has taken a significant step in its climate change strategy with the signing of the Climate Change Bill into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa. This critical piece of legislation aims to provide effective climate change mitigation and adaptation actions, ensuring that South
Energy distribution dispute exposes complexities of public-private competition
A brewing dispute over energy distribution licenses could be an early litmus test for the Government of National Unitys (GNU) stated commitment to economic reform and public-private partnership, says John Lawson , CEO of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Eskom is calling on
BYD and Golden Arrow introduce South Africa's first electric bus fleet
BYD, a manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEV) and power batteries, will provide Golden Arrow, a bus operator in South Africa, with 120 electric buses, marking a significant step towards the electrification of local public transport in the country. This agreement marks a historic step
Opinion: Natural gas is the best transitional fuel for South Africa
In the brief, commissioned by The EnerGeo Alliance a global trade alliance for the energy geoscience industry it states: Among alternatives, there is a compelling case for investing in natural gas as the most prudent stepping stone to a low-carbon future of power generation. With signif