South Africa

Mainstream Secures Funding for 50-MW South Africa Solar Project
Mainstream Renewable Power's 50-MW Ilikwa solar project in South Africa will power over 42,000 homes, boosting clean energy with innovative partnerships. Exciting advancements in renewable energy are underway!
Oct 8, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, South Africa, PV Power Plant, Mainstream, Ilikwa solar project
EIB, DBSA Boost South Africa's Renewables with EUR 200M
EIB and DBSA boost South Africa’s green future with an extra EUR 200 million, powering renewable energy projects and fueling sustainable growth in the region.
Sep 12, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, South Africa, eib, dbsa
Mirova Backs SolarAfrica's Renewable Expansion in South Africa
Mirova invests $15 million in SolarAfrica, driving sustainable energy growth across Africa and empowering businesses with innovative clean energy solutions. A bright future for renewable investments!
Sep 11, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, South Africa, Mirova
AMEA Power's 120-MW Solar Project Lights Up South Africa
AMEA Power secures 20-year PPA with Eskom for 120-MW solar park in South Africa, supporting renewable energy goals with USD 120 million investment.
May 3, 2024 // Plants, Africa, South Africa
German Firm PNE Sells 240-MW Solar Project in S. Africa
PNE AG sells 240-MW solar project in South Africa to NOA Group Ltd, aiming to provide clean energy to mining and agricultural sectors.
Apr 10, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, Africa, South Africa, PV Power Plant
Teraco's Green Power Plan: Data Centers Go Renewable
Teraco Data Environments Ltd. leads the way in sustainable energy with a new power plant in South Africa, reducing reliance on Eskom and boosting renewables.
Feb 28, 2024 // Plants, Africa, South Africa, PV Power Plant, Teraco Data Environments
Gauteng Province's 800-MW Solar Project to Tackle Energy Crisis
South Africa's Gauteng province tackles energy crisis with 800 MW solar farm cluster and 14 micro-grid plants, ensuring power stability for communities and healthcare facilities.
Feb 27, 2024 // Plants, Africa, South Africa, PV Power Plant
Energy Vault's Gravity Storage to Revolutionize Southern Africa's Energy Landscape
Gravity Energy Storage Solutions partners with Energy Vault to revolutionize energy storage in Southern Africa, addressing power shortages and accelerating the transition to clean, sustainable energy.
Feb 2, 2024 // Storage, Africa, South Africa, Energy Vault
Globeleq's Debt Restructuring Boosts South African Solar Power
Globeleq's debt restructuring for its solar plants in South Africa aims to reduce costs, lower electricity prices, and benefit local communities and shareholders.
Jan 19, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Africa, South Africa, PV Power Plant, Globeleq
EDF, CIP Secure 257MW in South African Storage Tender
EDF Renewables & CIP-owned Mulilo Energy have been awarded preferred bidder status for 257MW of grid storage capacity in South Africa. As part of a ZAR7bn (€343m) total cost, the consortium will deliver three battery energy storage projects, providing sustainable electricity for 61 million people. A significant milestone for Mulilo, they are outperforming their business plans.
Jan 4, 2024 // Storage, tender, Africa, South Africa, EDF Renewables, CIP
Kenhardt: 540MW Solar+Battery Illuminating South Africa
Scatec switches on 540-MW solar & battery project in South Africa -- a groundbreaking milestone in energy production, providing 150 MW of dispatchable power each day.
Dec 12, 2023 // Storage, Scatec, Africa, South Africa
ABO Sells Final 100MW of Solar Cluster in South Africa
ABO Wind AG, a German renewables developer, sells the remaining 100 MW of a 300 MW solar project in South Africa's North-West Province. 450 acres of private land, private power purchase agreement and 4.6 GW of renewable energy projects in the pipeline. Helping Tronox Mineral Sands to use sustainable energy.
Oct 12, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, South Africa, ABO Wind AG
Adenia Acquires S.Africa Solar Financing Giant
Adenia Partners has acquired a controlling stake in Enfin Energy Finance, the leading South African solar power financing solutions provider. Their purchase marks the first investment from their 5th flagship fund and will help Enfin build over 100MW of solar systems in the next 5 years, simultaneously allowing businesses to become more reliable on grid power and support them in the energy crisis.
Oct 11, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, South Africa, Adenia
Shell-backed Daystar Shines in SA's Power-Hungry Market
Shell-backed Daystar Power is expanding its operations into South Africa to provide alternative power systems as demand increases due to record power cuts. Daystar plans to build up to 120 megawatts of solar power with 400 megawatts across Africa by 2025, targeting large-scale, bankable commercial and industrial users. An office is also opening in Tanzania.
Aug 9, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, South Africa, Daystar Power, Shell Plc
STANLIB Powers Solar, EV Push in SA
South African investment firm STANLIB has acquired a 51% stake in energy solutions provider Solareff Ltd and its electric vehicle charging infrastructure subsidiary GridCars, committing to fund ZAR 600 million in capex-free energy solutions. This move seeks to make a social and economic impact in South Africa.
Aug 8, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, South Africa, STANLIB, Solareff