Next 19 renewables projects to close ‘in April’, as final touches are put to new tender
Engineering News Online 05 April 2013 South Africa’s Department of Energy (DoE) has confirmed that the financial-close deadline for the 19 second-bid-window projects identified u
by 27 March 2013: NERSA briefing: ESKOM MYPD3 application
On the 27th of March 2013 the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) briefed the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Energy (PPCE) on the outcomes of ESKOM’s Multi-Ye
Renewables to Exceed Fossil Fuels in European Generation by 2020
Renewable Energy World.Com 3 April 2013 LONDON — Europe’s share of generation capacity using renewable sources will rise to at least 40 percent by 2020, exceeding capa
Why Africa is Missing the Solar Power Boat
Renewable Energy World.Com 3 April 2013 Nairobi — Despite having one of the best solar regimes in the world, Africa is still a trivial player in the global solar market. Les
Chinese company to supply SA with 115 MW of solar panels
Moneyweb 03 April 2013 Chinese solar company JinkoSolar Holding Co Ltd said it would supply 115 megawatts (MW) of solar panels to two projects in South Africa as it makes inroads i
Standard Bank signs R20bn deal with ICBC to fund renewable energy projects
Business Day Live 02 April 2013 STANDARD Bank has signed an agreement with Industrial & Commercial Bank of China to jointly offer R20bn in funding support for renewable
ISMO Bill reveals need for electricity sector restructure
Engineering News – Online 28 March 2013 The Portfolio Committee on Energy on Thursday said it had adopted the long-awaited Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO) Bill,
New Medupi Strike: DA
Moneyweb 26 March 2013 The Medupi power station under construction in Limpopo has been hit by another strike, the DA claimed on Tuesday. “Reports today that strikes at the Me
Policy Still a Concern for Renewables Investors in Top 10 Nations
Renewable Energy Wold.Com 26 March 2013 LONDON — The global renewable energy sector held steady in the first quarter of 2013, as shown in the quarterly All-Renewables Index
Policy Support for Solar Power Grows in Sub-Saharan Nations
Renewable Energy World.Com 25 March 2013 LONDON — Much of sub-Saharan Africa has experienced remarkable economic growth since the start of the 21st century. Six of the ten f