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Over 30 communal farmers in Noupoort are being upskilled and supported as part of a three-year enterprise development programme, initiated earlier this year. Funded by Noupoort Wind Farm in partnership with the Department of Agriculture and the Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality, this Livestock for Livelihoods Programme is designed to enhance the lives of local farmers by providing tailored ...

To promote quality education by supporting local schools within Namaqualand with infrastructure upgrades and maintenance, a local wind farm partnered with Dr Izak Van Niekerk Primary School to build a multipurpose school hall. This hall will serve as a space for various school and community activities, including school assemblies, fundraising events, and community gatherings, thereby providing an ...

NOA Group is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the Khauta Solar PV Facility, comprising 350MW from PNE. Located near Welkom in the Free State, this significant addition brings NOA’s total grid-secured assets to around 500MW, marking an advancement in its portfolio and a step closer to achieving a 5GW target.

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), Eskom, the Danish Embassy, and the Durban University of Technology (DUT) have joined hands to promote renewable power technologies and provide career guidance in schools in Mpumalanga’s rural communities this month.

On Friday, 26 April, the community of Greyton celebrated the completion of an essential refurbishment at the Vrolike Vinkies Daycare Centre. This upgrade has significantly improved the learning environment for 32 children, ensuring both fun and safety, and has brought the facility into compliance with the Department of Basic Education’s standards. This achievement allows the centre to qualify for ...

The month of May, dubbed Energy month, brought on positive developments that are necessary for a sustainable and energy secure future. We saw the approval of Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Bill by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), succeeding the adoption of Climate Change Bill – both playing a significant role in ensuring we steadily move towards a low-carbon future.

South Africa’s energy outlook continues to improve, with Eskom's State of the System and Winter Outlook indicating that collaborative efforts are contributing to improved energy availability factors. While more is needed to end the energy crisis, wind energy remains a crucial part of the energy mix to combat loadshedding.

As we conclude the month of April and celebrate 30 years of democracy in South Africa, I've been reflecting on the concept of energy democracy. South Africa's ongoing energy transition has set us apart from other countries in the Global South. With intentional focus on maintaining our current fleet and accelerating new generation capacity, we could find ourselves on a path of success, ensuring an ...

In an encouraging development for early childhood education in Patensie, the Noxolo ECD Centre has recently undergone significant renovations, leading to the successful acquisition of the required Health & Safety certification. This critical development paves the way for compliance with the Department of Basic Education's requirements, moving the centre closer to qualifying for educational support ...

The total investment across these projects is 34bn ZAR (Approximately 1.65bn EUR). The construction works are now progressing rapidly towards commissioning, and the respective Commercial Operations Dates are planned between the end of 2024 and 2026.