Solar and its role in the energy transition

Kathy Gibson reports – The global energy transition ushers in a turning point for the world as wind and solar generation grows by 19% against coal generation’s 1,1% growth. This transition is being driven by the global consensus of becoming carbon-neutral,...
Electricity minister outlines plan to boost renewables

Electricity minister outlines plan to boost renewables

Kathy Gibson reports – Government will tomorrow (26 April) announce support for the country’s biggest investment in renewables capacity yet. This is the word from Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, minister of electricity in the office of the president, addressing...

Solar key for clean energy future

Kathy Gibson reports – The solar photo voltaic (PV) industry is a key player in the development of clean energy. This has seen the rapid growth of the renewable energy environment, driven by carbon neutrality, energy sovereignty, and business value. Xia Hesheng,...

Rooftop solar becomes more attractive

Households with their own rooftop solar will soon be able to sell excess energy back to Eskom. A feed-in tariff regulation is currently in the pipeline, says Gabriel Kgabo, GM: distribution at Eskom. This announcement, made at the Solar and Future Energy Show Africa...

Government denies it’s blocking Starlink

The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele has refuted local media claims that government is blocking the operation of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network. Gungubele’s department has released an official statement on the...