SONA: Zuma commits SA to renewable energy
FIN24 09 February 2017 Eskom has for months refused to issue final budget quotes to preferred bidders in Round 4 and the Round 4 extension of the Renewable Energy Independent Power
by Zuma says Eskom will sign renewables contracts in disrupted, economy-focused Sona
Engineering News – ONLINE 09 February 2017 President Jacob Zuma announced on Thursday that Eskom would sign the outstanding power purchase agreement (PPAs) for renewable ener
Sekunjalo's R500m lifeline to entrepreneurs (to boost renewable energy initiatives)
Business Report 09 February 2017 South African entrepreneurs yesterday received a shot in the arm after Sekunjalo Investment Group committed R500 million to boost renewable energy
Op-Ed: Impasse in renewable energy procurement – a political power play
Daily Maverick 09 February 2017 While it has been interesting to see the level of debate around the price of electricity, much of this is mere noise and overlooks the fundamental q
Eskom’s refusal to sign new renewables PPAs costing jobs, investments – DCD
Engineering News – ONLINE 03 February 2017 Fears that State-owned Eskom’s protracted delay in concluding power purchase agreements (PPAs) with selected independent power pr
The big questions when Ministers meet on renewables standoff
Engineering News – ONLINE 06 February 2017 When the Ministers responsible for seeking resolution to the current impasse in South Africa’s renewable-energy sector meet this
SA needs to change to smart grid
Business Day LIVE 25 January 2017 Transitioning the grid is key to establishing an efficient, affordable and healthy electricity system that benefits all, write Dirk de Vos and Nic
What is Solar Photovoltaic?
Solar Photovoltaic systems generate electricity by converting sunlight directly into electricity. The Photovoltaic cell consists of one or two layers of a semi conducting material,
Brown says Ministers to meet in mid-Feb to seek ‘answer’ to Eskom-IPP deadlock
Engineering News – ONLINE 24 January 2017 Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown says a meeting, involving herself, the Ministers of Energy and Finance, as well as Eskom, sh