The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), a scheme to transfer water from Lesotho’s river systems to neighboring South Africa, also aims to provide hydropower to Lesotho’s people. However, ...

Collective pledges for the country’s transition, including commitments from multilateral development banks, stands at $13.7 ...

South Africa is on the brink of a renewable energy revolution, with wind power positioned at the heart of this transformation. As the country progresses with power sector reforms and pivotal policy ...

Venetia is currently the biggest diamond mine development under way anywhere in the world. Venetia ceased openpit operations in December 2022 after 30 years of openpit production. The VUP will extend ...

The government of South Africa has approved a further six solar projects under the seventh bid window of the country’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). The ...

A South African court has nullified the environmental authorization for state-owned electricity utility Eskom’s proposed 3,000-megawatt gas-fired power plant. The court cited multiple reasons for its ...

JA Solar has signed two module supply agreements with JUWI Renewable Energies for landmark solar power projects in South Africa totalling 220MWac. Developed for major industrial users including ...

South Africa’s plan to add more than 14,000 kilometres of transmission lines to its grid is expected to ease the country’s power crisis and accelerate the transition from coal to renewables, setting ...