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The Carbon Majors list of the companies responsible for four fifths of the world’s CO2 emissions includes Sasol. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

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The first trial is being done at military buildings in Limpopo

South African military bases get cool makeover with innovative paint

5 Mar 2024

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Clarens leads Sandton as SA's first 'smart town' with innovative electricity management programme

By Katja Hamilton 29 Feb 2024

#WomensMonth: Linda Mabhena-Olagunju on transformation in the renewable energy sector

#WomensMonth: Linda Mabhena-Olagunju on transformation in the renewable energy sector

Sindy Peters 1 Aug 2023

Why DRC mines need collaboration for water stewardship

Why DRC mines need collaboration for water stewardship

Susa Maleba and Wouter Jordaan 28 Jul 2023

WindAc Africa 2023 calls researchers and students to unpack wind power in the energy crisis

WindAc Africa 2023 calls researchers and students to unpack wind power in the energy crisis

25 Jul 2023

Energy transition driving unprecedented growth in critical minerals market - report

Energy transition driving unprecedented growth in critical minerals market - report

14 Jul 2023

Atlantis Foundries, Energy Partners sign PPA on Western Cape solar project

Atlantis Foundries, Energy Partners sign PPA on Western Cape solar project

13 Jul 2023

Fishermen catching near windfarms. Source: Tran le Tuan/Pexels

The world needs hundreds of thousands more offshore wind turbines - where will they all go?

Hugo Putuhena, Fraser Sturt and Susan Gourvenec 7 Jul 2023

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National environmental management laws now in force

Garyn Rapson, Tsoseletso Bogopa, and Hassan Mahlawe 6 Jul 2023

Yershen Pillay, Chieta CEO, and Mpho Mookapele, Ewseta CEO. Source: Supplied

Ewseta and Chieta partner in R10m green hydrogen bursary fund

3 Jul 2023

Sun City installs R16m solar plant to reduce reliance on grid

Sun City installs R16m solar plant to reduce reliance on grid

29 Jun 2023

MTN SA expands energy options with advanced tech for sustainable power

MTN SA expands energy options with advanced tech for sustainable power

27 Jun 2023

Boosting Africa's energy transition - initiatives, funding and investment

Boosting Africa's energy transition - initiatives, funding and investment

Kieran Whyte et al. 26 Jun 2023

Senegal seals €2.5bn green energy deal with richer nations

Senegal seals €2.5bn green energy deal with richer nations

Elizabeth Pineau and John Irish 23 Jun 2023

Sasol, Topsoe plan sustainable aviation fuel venture

Sasol, Topsoe plan sustainable aviation fuel venture

Nelson Banya 22 Jun 2023

Large-scale solar installation keeps Bella Frutta going

Large-scale solar installation keeps Bella Frutta going

In House Agency Services 22 Jun 2023

Eskom, the Netherlands to collaborate on Grootvlei Power Station transition

Eskom, the Netherlands to collaborate on Grootvlei Power Station transition

21 Jun 2023

SA partners Dutch, Danish govts on green hydrogen fund

SA partners Dutch, Danish govts on green hydrogen fund

Promit Mukherjee and Carien du Plessis 21 Jun 2023

File photo: A vehicle carries untreated phosphate after being dropped off on a mountain at a phosphate mine at Boucraa factory of the National Moroccan phosphate company (OCP) situated in the southern provinces, 100km southwest of the town of Laayoune 18 February 2016. Reuters/Youssef Boudlal/File Photo

Morocco's OCP plans $7bn green ammonia plant to avert supply problems

20 Jun 2023

Eni bets on agribusiness in Africa to expand biofuel production

Eni bets on agribusiness in Africa to expand biofuel production

Francesca Landini 1 Jun 2023

#EarthGathering: Unlocking SA's energy transition potential amid sector uncertainty

#EarthGathering: Unlocking SA's energy transition potential amid sector uncertainty

Sindy Peters 29 May 2023

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Energy Block Exemptions published

25 May 2023

Bluetti showcased off-grid energy solutions at Enlit Africa 2023

Bluetti showcased off-grid energy solutions at Enlit Africa 2023

BLUETTI 24 May 2023

#EnlitAfrica2023: Technology key to Africa's just energy transition

#EnlitAfrica2023: Technology key to Africa's just energy transition

18 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: Renewable energy deployment and the need for increased investment in Africa

#AfricaMonth: Renewable energy deployment and the need for increased investment in Africa

Sindy Peters 16 May 2023

Nigeria needs $12bn to clean up Bayelsa oil spills - report

Nigeria needs $12bn to clean up Bayelsa oil spills - report

MacDonald Dzirutwe 16 May 2023

SA can keep coal-fired plants running longer, climate committee says

SA can keep coal-fired plants running longer, climate committee says

Carien du Plessis and Bhargav Acharya 15 May 2023

Image source: Trinh Tr?n from

Power of solar tax breaks

Joon Chong & Chetan Vanmali 12 May 2023

Reports highlight most promising green economy investment opportunities in South Africa

Reports highlight most promising green economy investment opportunities in South Africa

GreenCape 4 May 2023

Image source: Kelly Lacy from

Report on national greenhouse gas published

28 Apr 2023

2023 Renewable Energy Challenge regional champs

26 Apr 2023

How 4IR technologies could enhance ESG performance among SA's mining companies

How 4IR technologies could enhance ESG performance among SA's mining companies

Sindy Peters 25 Apr 2023

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#WomensMonth: Linda Mabhena-Olagunju on transformation in the renewable energy sector

#WomensMonth: Linda Mabhena-Olagunju on transformation in the renewable energy sector

Sindy Peters 1 Aug 2023

Why DRC mines need collaboration for water stewardship

Why DRC mines need collaboration for water stewardship

Susa Maleba and Wouter Jordaan 28 Jul 2023

WindAc Africa 2023 calls researchers and students to unpack wind power in the energy crisis

WindAc Africa 2023 calls researchers and students to unpack wind power in the energy crisis

25 Jul 2023

Energy transition driving unprecedented growth in critical minerals market - report

Energy transition driving unprecedented growth in critical minerals market - report

14 Jul 2023

Atlantis Foundries, Energy Partners sign PPA on Western Cape solar project

Atlantis Foundries, Energy Partners sign PPA on Western Cape solar project

13 Jul 2023

Fishermen catching near windfarms. Source: Tran le Tuan/Pexels

The world needs hundreds of thousands more offshore wind turbines - where will they all go?

Hugo Putuhena, Fraser Sturt and Susan Gourvenec 7 Jul 2023

Image source: Mount Polley from

National environmental management laws now in force

Garyn Rapson, Tsoseletso Bogopa, and Hassan Mahlawe 6 Jul 2023

Yershen Pillay, Chieta CEO, and Mpho Mookapele, Ewseta CEO. Source: Supplied

Ewseta and Chieta partner in R10m green hydrogen bursary fund

3 Jul 2023

Sun City installs R16m solar plant to reduce reliance on grid

Sun City installs R16m solar plant to reduce reliance on grid

29 Jun 2023

MTN SA expands energy options with advanced tech for sustainable power

MTN SA expands energy options with advanced tech for sustainable power

27 Jun 2023

Boosting Africa's energy transition - initiatives, funding and investment

Boosting Africa's energy transition - initiatives, funding and investment

Kieran Whyte et al. 26 Jun 2023

Senegal seals €2.5bn green energy deal with richer nations

Senegal seals €2.5bn green energy deal with richer nations

Elizabeth Pineau and John Irish 23 Jun 2023

Sasol, Topsoe plan sustainable aviation fuel venture

Sasol, Topsoe plan sustainable aviation fuel venture

Nelson Banya 22 Jun 2023

Large-scale solar installation keeps Bella Frutta going

Large-scale solar installation keeps Bella Frutta going

In House Agency Services 22 Jun 2023

Eskom, the Netherlands to collaborate on Grootvlei Power Station transition

Eskom, the Netherlands to collaborate on Grootvlei Power Station transition

21 Jun 2023

SA partners Dutch, Danish govts on green hydrogen fund

SA partners Dutch, Danish govts on green hydrogen fund

Promit Mukherjee and Carien du Plessis 21 Jun 2023

File photo: A vehicle carries untreated phosphate after being dropped off on a mountain at a phosphate mine at Boucraa factory of the National Moroccan phosphate company (OCP) situated in the southern provinces, 100km southwest of the town of Laayoune 18 February 2016. Reuters/Youssef Boudlal/File Photo

Morocco's OCP plans $7bn green ammonia plant to avert supply problems

20 Jun 2023

Eni bets on agribusiness in Africa to expand biofuel production

Eni bets on agribusiness in Africa to expand biofuel production

Francesca Landini 1 Jun 2023

#EarthGathering: Unlocking SA's energy transition potential amid sector uncertainty

#EarthGathering: Unlocking SA's energy transition potential amid sector uncertainty

Sindy Peters 29 May 2023

Image source: Warakorn Harnprasop –

Energy Block Exemptions published

25 May 2023

Bluetti showcased off-grid energy solutions at Enlit Africa 2023

Bluetti showcased off-grid energy solutions at Enlit Africa 2023

BLUETTI 24 May 2023

#EnlitAfrica2023: Technology key to Africa's just energy transition

#EnlitAfrica2023: Technology key to Africa's just energy transition

18 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: Renewable energy deployment and the need for increased investment in Africa

#AfricaMonth: Renewable energy deployment and the need for increased investment in Africa

Sindy Peters 16 May 2023

Nigeria needs $12bn to clean up Bayelsa oil spills - report

Nigeria needs $12bn to clean up Bayelsa oil spills - report

MacDonald Dzirutwe 16 May 2023

SA can keep coal-fired plants running longer, climate committee says

SA can keep coal-fired plants running longer, climate committee says

Carien du Plessis and Bhargav Acharya 15 May 2023

Image source: Trinh Tr?n from

Power of solar tax breaks

Joon Chong & Chetan Vanmali 12 May 2023

Reports highlight most promising green economy investment opportunities in South Africa

Reports highlight most promising green economy investment opportunities in South Africa

GreenCape 4 May 2023

Image source: Kelly Lacy from

Report on national greenhouse gas published

28 Apr 2023

2023 Renewable Energy Challenge regional champs

26 Apr 2023

How 4IR technologies could enhance ESG performance among SA's mining companies

How 4IR technologies could enhance ESG performance among SA's mining companies

Sindy Peters 25 Apr 2023

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Just energy transition will need collaborative leadership to bring power to the people

Brian Eagar 25 Apr 2023

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Have your say on proposals for renewable energy tax incentives

24 Apr 2023

Going off-grid, a necessity not everyone can afford

Going off-grid, a necessity not everyone can afford

Antonie Goosen, Meridian Realty 5 Apr 2023

Nordex sets sights on offering fully recyclable wind turbine blades by 2032

Nordex sets sights on offering fully recyclable wind turbine blades by 2032

31 Mar 2023

Development programme launched for women in renewables sector

Development programme launched for women in renewables sector

30 Mar 2023

Regulations, policies key in driving SA's alternative energy sector

Regulations, policies key in driving SA's alternative energy sector

29 Mar 2023

Zimele tourism, hospitality programme to put 250 youths into jobs

Zimele tourism, hospitality programme to put 250 youths into jobs

28 Mar 2023

5 drivers that will help grow SA's hydrogen economy

5 drivers that will help grow SA's hydrogen economy

Yershen Pillay 27 Mar 2023

The road to sustainable mobility

The road to sustainable mobility

Greg Cress, Stone 17 Mar 2023

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ESG windfall with expanded renewable energy tax incentive

Tsanga Mukumba and Jordan Moonsamy 13 Mar 2023

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