Grid capacity is South Africa’s real energy crisis

Wayne Cowie|Published

South Africa is at a pivotal moment with 72 GW of renewable energy projects in the pipeline. However, the national grid's capacity issues threaten to stall progress, ...

South Africa's path to electric mobility

Joubert Roux|Published

Discover how South Africa is navigating its energy transition and building a sustainable future for electric vehicles, despite grid limitations.

The PPA you signed is probably underperforming. But can you prove it?

Manie de Waal|Published

Many South African companies believed that signing a power purchase agreement would reduce costs and enhance sustainability. However, as doubts about actual savings ...

Rising electricity tariffs and grid uncertainty push companies to rethink supply chain strategies

Ashley Lechman|Published

South African businesses may have moved beyond severe loadshedding, but rising electricity tariffs and infrastructure risks are creating a new energy challenge for ...

Adaptation and accountability should anchor our climate action

Blessing Manale|Published

Discover how urgent action, accountability, and a focus on adaptation are reshaping our climate response strategies. Join the movement towards effective climate ...

Why embedded generation should come first for energy users

Paul Mansour|Published

Discover why embedded generation is the key to cheaper, cleaner energy for businesses, and how wheeling fits into the renewable energy landscape.

The risk problem with investors treating African energy as one market

Vuyo Mafrika, Chewe Chumany and Opy Ramaremisa|Published

Explore how the El Niño-linked drought has reshaped energy infrastructure in Southern Africa and what it means for investors navigating diverse challenges across ...

International platforms can advance cooperation for climate action

Blessing Manale|Published

Explore how international cooperation at Climate Action Week is paving the way for effective climate action and what South Africa's role is in this global dialogue. ...

SAPVIA welcomes Eskom Green launch but calls for fair access to limited grid capacity

Ashley Lechman|Published

SAPVIA has welcomed the launch of Eskom Green, saying the new renewable energy business could accelerate investment and strengthen South Africa's energy security ...

Cutting the cost of Africa’s energy transition with the right flexibility mix

Kenneth Englbom|Published

The limits of storage-only thinking in balancing Africa’s renewable grids: Why a hybrid approach to flexibility will deliver better outcomes than batteries alone. ...

Youth must be architects of South Africa’s green future

Kwanele Mtwa|Published

As South Africa commemorates Youth Month, we reflect on the legacy of June 16 and ask: how can today's youth shape the future in the face of climate change?

Strengthening energy infrastructure before digitisation in East Africa

Symphrose Ochieng|Published

Explore the critical intersection of energy digitisation and infrastructure challenges in East Africa, where smart technologies promise efficiency but cannot replace ...

The hidden cost of living crisis is no longer inflation - it is energy

Luna Nortje|Published

South Africa's cost-of-living crisis is evolving. As inflation takes a back seat, energy costs emerge as the primary financial pressure for households. How are families ...

Inclusive climate governance is non-negotiable for a transformative green economy

Blessing Manale|Published

Explore how innovative governance strategies can combat global climate change and foster an inclusive green economy, addressing the complexities of resource management ...

Are companies competing their way out of a climate crisis they cannot solve alone?

Prof Jako Volschenk|Published

Explore how co-opetition among businesses can tackle pressing environmental challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss, as exemplified by Unilever's innovative ...

Battery energy storage is key to powering a new chapter in South Africa’s manufacturing sector

Richard van Moltke|Published

Discover how South Africa's manufacturing sector is navigating soaring energy costs and fierce competition, while embracing the transformative potential of battery ...

Why using less electricity no longer guarantees lower power bills in South Africa

Ashley Lechman|Published

South Africans are paying more for electricity despite using less, as rising fixed charges and municipal tariffs create a new affordability crisis, according to ...

Let us honour our deal with people and planet

Blessing Manale|Published

Reflecting on over 50 years since World Environment Day, this article urges a renewed commitment to environmental sustainability and highlights the urgent need for ...

Let us give our climate change law a helping hand

Blessing Manale|Published

Explore the overlooked parliamentary sessions that shape South Africa's climate change policies and discover how we can ensure effective implementation of the Climate ...