ABB coughs up for Kusile contracts, pledges co-operation
ABB has agreed to pay 2.5 billion rand ($144 million) to South Africa in order to resolve criminal conduct relating to its work for power utility Eskom.
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South Africa to use bulk of $8.5billion climate funding for electricity
South Africa’s government will utilize 90% of an $8.5 billion climate-finance package that wealthy nations offered it to transition to cleaner energy to bolster its power supply, according to an investment plan released on Friday.
Eskom hands over grid-connected sites to renewable developers
Eskom has signed land lease agreements with four renewable energy providers in an attempt to jumpstart South Africa’s power plans.
Durban substation explodes in dramatic video
A substation in Durban exploded last night in a dramatic display, bringing more power problems to the country.
Starsight, SolarAfrica to merge and expand
Starsight Energy and SolarAfrica have set out a plan to merge and expand into new areas, particularly Francophone West Africa.
Ramaphosa cuts trip short in face of Eskom outages
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has cut short his foreign travels and hurried home as the load shedding crisis mounts.
Ramaphosa paves way for power revolution
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has set out a plan to tackle the country’s energy problems and seemingly winning support.
South Africa’s power woes pile on diesel price pressure
South Africa’s government is facing increased opposition on the topic of fuel prices, driven by global demand but also by Eskom’s increased needs.
Eskom to pursue state capture accused with NPA
Eskom will work with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in an attempt to tackle the state capture allegations and the continuing cable theft problem.
Eskom denies total blackout concerns amid widespread load shedding
South Africa has been struck by severe load shedding, although Eskom has denied that the country is facing a total blackout.
South Africa’s DMRE flies the flag for hydrocarbons
South Africa has made clear it is not moving away from hydrocarbons in the near term, talking up exploration plans and gas imports, in addition to scope for new coal generation.
Ramaphosa promises change for power sector
Eskom will complete its unbundling by the end of this year, South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has said.
Eskom warns of “deliberate” sabotage threatening power supplies
Eskom has said a “deliberate act of sabotage” raised the risk of stage 6 load shedding in South Africa.
Eskom welcomes foreign transition funding
An international partnership will provide $8.5 billion over the next three to five years to support South Africa’s move to a low-carbon economy.
Energy Council to speak with one voice for industry
A group of CEOs and government officials have launched the Energy Council of South Africa.
SA cannot afford to miss its energy transition opportunity
South Africa has an advantage if it can move fast to lock-in progress on the energy transition, Old Mutual Alternative Investments CEO Paul Boynton has said.
DMRE comes under fire from just energy transition
Protests will kick off tomorrow aimed at reforming South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE).
Ramaphosa cracks open SA power market
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved plans to allow embedded generation projects with up to 100 MW of capacity.
Eskom clears de Ruyter of racism charge
Eskom has cleared its CEO André de Ruyter of allegations made against him, with the complainant having been found guilty of poor performance and sacked.
Eskom signs AFD deal, as labour talks kick off
Eskom has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Agence Française de Développement (AFD) on developing a more competitive – and lower carbon – electricity system.
Eskom aims for improvement by end of the year
Eskom expects to have acceptable amounts of power generation by late this year, but load shedding will continue meanwhile.
Racism allegations drive Eskom to probe CEO
Eskom has launched an investigation into accusations of racism made against the CEO André de Ruyter.
Ramaphosa flags progress on energy sector liberalisation
South Africa will issue two renewable energy bid windows this year, one in “the coming weeks”, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said.
Eskom wastes millions on failed housing plan at Kusile
The South African government plans to investigation “fruitless and wasteful” spending by Eskom on accommodation at the Kusile power plant.
Carbon tax failing to tackle South African emissions
South Africa’s carbon tax fails to provide a sufficient deterrent to emitters, PwC has said in a recent report.