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The month of July concluded on a high note, with our member, Seriti Green, achieving commercial operation at the Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility, powered by the technologically advanced turbines supplied by fellow SAWEA member, Goldwind.

As we conclude Youth Month, I am reminded that the future of South Africa's energy transition will ultimately be determined by the people we equip to lead it, reinforcing the message behind this year's Global Wind Day theme, "Our Wind, Our Community." Together, they remind us that building a sustainable energy future requires investing not only in infrastructure, but also in the skills ...

April marks a period of transition – both for SAWEA and for the broader energy sector. As I step into the role of Interim CEO, I do so at a time when the pace of policy development, industry engagement, and system reform continues to accelerate. This presents both complexity and opportunity, and reinforces the importance of a coordinated, evidence-based approach to advancing the wind energy sector ...

"As we close the first quarter of 2026, I do so on a particularly meaningful note. Today marks my final day serving as CEO of the South African Wind Energy Association."

"I extend my warm congratulations to the newly elected SAWEA Board Members for 2026, who have been entrusted with representing the industry with diligence, integrity, and impartiality."

"As we begin 2026, I would like to welcome our members and stakeholders back to what is set to be a defining year for South Africa’s electricity sector. The period ahead is characterised less by policy debate and more by execution."

"What a year! 2025 has seen commitments converting into action, and the foundations of a renewable-powered future are being firmly established. From grid reform to market restructuring and community impact, the direction is clear and encouraging. The wind sector closes 2025 with not just promise, but measurable progress."

"South Africa has crossed a threshold where wind energy is set to lead the future energy mix. The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2025) charts a future underpinned by 43 GW of new onshore wind capacity by 2042, positioning wind as a primary driver of energy security, affordability, and decarbonisation. The latest results from the South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey (SAREGS 2025) show that the ...

"On the global stage, South Africa’s renewed commitments at the UN General Assembly served as a reminder that our industry sits at the heart of both national and international priorities. Wind power is more than electrons on the grid, it represents jobs, industrialisation, and pathways to inclusive growth. As such, our choices as an industry have impact well beyond energy security."

"I would like to dedicate this feature to my late predecessor, Ntombifuthi Ntuli. Ntombifuthi was instrumental in driving the first South African Gender Diversity Study in Renewable Energy, which was officially launched on 29 August 2025 under the Ministry of Electricity and Energy as a national key report."