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Balancell is moving to a larger facility because the demand has grown exponentialy.

Balancell is keeping SA in the battery gameLindsey Schutters

From left: Axel Lorenz, CEO of Process Automation at Siemens Digital Industries, Mariana Vaz Sigoli, Siemens Hydrogen Center of Competence, Jan Grimbrandt, CEO of Boson Energy and Liran Dor, CTO of Boson Energy

Siemens and Boson Energy partner on waste-to-hydrogen tech

BHP is moving straight to electric to bypass Anglo hydrogen development.

BHP skips hydrogen, turns to electric trucks after Anglo rejection

Lindsey Schutters 27 Jun 2024

Japan is South Africa's biggest partner in the hydrogen economy, but Europe will drive the biggest demand.

H2 Moves Europe is Anglo’s latest play to stimulate hydrogen market

Lindsey Schutters 26 Jun 2024

2023 was a record year for all energy consumption. Source: Viktor Kiryanov/Unsplash

Energy Institute report says 2023 was record year

Lindsey Schutters 25 Jun 2024

Sanedi project manager Ashanti Mbanga

#YouthMonth: Ashanti Mbanga is empowering SA for a sustainable energy future

Lindsey Schutters 21 Jun 2024

The Competition Commission has sent a powerful message to the inverter market.

Victron Energy fined R14m for anti-competitive practices

Lindsey Schutters 20 Jun 2024

The Waterfront will draw its power from Etana's wind farms.

V&A Waterfront adds new wind power deal to sustainability mix

19 Jun 2024

Sawea hosted media on a tour of Aurora wind farm outside Cape Town.

Sawea uses Global Wind Day to urge country towards faster shift to low-carbon future

18 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. Jonathan Sinden, L2D chief operations officer.

Liberty Two Degrees' retail assets sustain strong operational performance

12 Jun 2024

280MW wind project secured for Rio Tinto and Sibanye-Stillwater

280MW wind project secured for Rio Tinto and Sibanye-Stillwater

11 Jun 2024

Umsinde Emoyeni Wind Farm construction will begin in 2024 with operation estimated for 2026. Source: Sam Forson/Pexels

Sibanye-Stillwater secures 140MW wind energy project

30 May 2024

Gaslighting by candlelight ahead of the 2024 elections

Gaslighting by candlelight ahead of the 2024 elections

Mark Allewell, Sensor Networks 28 May 2024

The Luvside LS Double Helix 1.0 turbines are the company's main design.

Luvside brings vertical wind turbines to SA, scouting for local partners

Lindsey Schutters 28 May 2024

Image source: Warakorn Harnprasop –

Electricity Regulation Bill - spotlight on creating a competitive market

Angelo Tzarevski and Clara Hansen 24 May 2024

Professor Sampson Mamphweli was made Head of the Energy Secretariat in the office of the Chief Executive Officer at the South African National Energy Development Institute in January 2023

Q&A: An inside look into Sanedi’s hydrogen progress

Lindsey Schutters 23 May 2024

South Africa is committing major resources to establish the hydrogen economy.

The hydrogen economy is alive and well in SA

Lindsey Schutters 21 May 2024

2024 Green Opportunities Challenge national finalists announced

2024 Green Opportunities Challenge national finalists announced

GreenCape 21 May 2024

Ministerial Energy Action Plan briefing on the update of generation performance and implementation of the Energy Action Plan. Eskom, Megawatt Park.

Eskom shows signs of improvement, but challenges remain

Lindsey Schutters 20 May 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa gestures ahead of signing into law a national health bill that aims to provide universal coverage to South Africans, at the Union Buildings. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Energy transition is an ANC election campaign obstacle

Joe Bavier 16 May 2024

Shaking up the annual report scene through excellence

Shaking up the annual report scene through excellence

Litha Communications 16 May 2024

IAE: Africa needs $277bn yearly for 2030 SDGs

15 May 2024

Minister in The Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa gave an Energy Action Plan update from Kusile powerstation

Eskom defies odds, delivers 47 days of uninterrupted power

Lindsey Schutters 14 May 2024

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity briefs the media on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan

Ramokgopa says end of load shedding ‘within reach’

Lindsey Schutters 2 May 2024

Tororo Solar North Limited, is a special purpose vehicle company (SPV) established to develop, build, operate and maintain a 10MW Photovoltaic Power Plant in Eastern Uganda.

Red Rocket secures funding for Virginia Solar project

2 May 2024

The inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit is slated for Windhoek, Namibia from 3-5 September 2024

Inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit seeks to unite H2 leadership

Lindsey Schutters 30 Apr 2024

South Africa's energy and construction industry under heavy scrutiny in Draft Sectoral Emissions Target Report. Source: Meta AI

Draft report shows emissions dip, but energy and construction pivotal to deeper cuts

Lindsey Schutters 29 Apr 2024

Main transmission station (MTS) for Koruson 1 and Koruson 2 under construction

EDF is building 1.2GW of renewables across SA

25 Apr 2024

Lance Dickerson, cofounder and MD of Revov

The fundamental flaw in SA’s renewable power investment

Lance Dickerson 24 Apr 2024

Local consortium awarded UK grant for green H2 export study in EC

Local consortium awarded UK grant for green H2 export study in EC

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From left: Axel Lorenz, CEO of Process Automation at Siemens Digital Industries, Mariana Vaz Sigoli, Siemens Hydrogen Center of Competence, Jan Grimbrandt, CEO of Boson Energy and Liran Dor, CTO of Boson Energy

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Japan is South Africa's biggest partner in the hydrogen economy, but Europe will drive the biggest demand.

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2023 was a record year for all energy consumption. Source: Viktor Kiryanov/Unsplash

Energy Institute report says 2023 was record year

Lindsey Schutters 25 Jun 2024

Sanedi project manager Ashanti Mbanga

#YouthMonth: Ashanti Mbanga is empowering SA for a sustainable energy future

Lindsey Schutters 21 Jun 2024

The Competition Commission has sent a powerful message to the inverter market.

Victron Energy fined R14m for anti-competitive practices

Lindsey Schutters 20 Jun 2024

The Waterfront will draw its power from Etana's wind farms.

V&A Waterfront adds new wind power deal to sustainability mix

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Sawea hosted media on a tour of Aurora wind farm outside Cape Town.

Sawea uses Global Wind Day to urge country towards faster shift to low-carbon future

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Source: Supplied. Jonathan Sinden, L2D chief operations officer.

Liberty Two Degrees' retail assets sustain strong operational performance

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280MW wind project secured for Rio Tinto and Sibanye-Stillwater

280MW wind project secured for Rio Tinto and Sibanye-Stillwater

11 Jun 2024

Umsinde Emoyeni Wind Farm construction will begin in 2024 with operation estimated for 2026. Source: Sam Forson/Pexels

Sibanye-Stillwater secures 140MW wind energy project

30 May 2024

Gaslighting by candlelight ahead of the 2024 elections

Gaslighting by candlelight ahead of the 2024 elections

Mark Allewell, Sensor Networks 28 May 2024

The Luvside LS Double Helix 1.0 turbines are the company's main design.

Luvside brings vertical wind turbines to SA, scouting for local partners

Lindsey Schutters 28 May 2024

Image source: Warakorn Harnprasop –

Electricity Regulation Bill - spotlight on creating a competitive market

Angelo Tzarevski and Clara Hansen 24 May 2024

Professor Sampson Mamphweli was made Head of the Energy Secretariat in the office of the Chief Executive Officer at the South African National Energy Development Institute in January 2023

Q&A: An inside look into Sanedi’s hydrogen progress

Lindsey Schutters 23 May 2024

South Africa is committing major resources to establish the hydrogen economy.

The hydrogen economy is alive and well in SA

Lindsey Schutters 21 May 2024

2024 Green Opportunities Challenge national finalists announced

2024 Green Opportunities Challenge national finalists announced

GreenCape 21 May 2024

Ministerial Energy Action Plan briefing on the update of generation performance and implementation of the Energy Action Plan. Eskom, Megawatt Park.

Eskom shows signs of improvement, but challenges remain

Lindsey Schutters 20 May 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa gestures ahead of signing into law a national health bill that aims to provide universal coverage to South Africans, at the Union Buildings. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Energy transition is an ANC election campaign obstacle

Joe Bavier 16 May 2024

Shaking up the annual report scene through excellence

Shaking up the annual report scene through excellence

Litha Communications 16 May 2024

IAE: Africa needs $277bn yearly for 2030 SDGs

15 May 2024

Minister in The Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa gave an Energy Action Plan update from Kusile powerstation

Eskom defies odds, delivers 47 days of uninterrupted power

Lindsey Schutters 14 May 2024

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity briefs the media on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan

Ramokgopa says end of load shedding ‘within reach’

Lindsey Schutters 2 May 2024

Tororo Solar North Limited, is a special purpose vehicle company (SPV) established to develop, build, operate and maintain a 10MW Photovoltaic Power Plant in Eastern Uganda.

Red Rocket secures funding for Virginia Solar project

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The inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit is slated for Windhoek, Namibia from 3-5 September 2024

Inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit seeks to unite H2 leadership

Lindsey Schutters 30 Apr 2024

South Africa's energy and construction industry under heavy scrutiny in Draft Sectoral Emissions Target Report. Source: Meta AI

Draft report shows emissions dip, but energy and construction pivotal to deeper cuts

Lindsey Schutters 29 Apr 2024

Main transmission station (MTS) for Koruson 1 and Koruson 2 under construction

EDF is building 1.2GW of renewables across SA

25 Apr 2024

Lance Dickerson, cofounder and MD of Revov

The fundamental flaw in SA’s renewable power investment

Lance Dickerson 24 Apr 2024

Local consortium awarded UK grant for green H2 export study in EC

Local consortium awarded UK grant for green H2 export study in EC

22 Apr 2024

The Western Cape Alternative Energy Support Programme, has allocated R12.5M for Solar PV in trading and township hubs, helping 50+ businesses stay open.

Western Cape initiative keeps small businesses afloat during power cuts

Lindsey Schutters 19 Apr 2024

Solarworld Africa hosted a partner conference in Cape Town for its 40th anniversary

Solar industry: ‘South Africa shouldn’t waste public money on local manufacturing’

Lindsey Schutters 18 Apr 2024

New reports forecast ~32 GW of installed renewable energy capacity in SA by 2030

New reports forecast ~32 GW of installed renewable energy capacity in SA by 2030

GreenCape 18 Apr 2024

Selim Kaymak, CEO of Alpha Resources

Sustainable mining is a profit and planet balancing act

Selim Kaymak 9 Apr 2024

Dave Masureik, CEO of New Southern Energy

Flawed IRP2023 needs private leadership

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Africa Data Centres breaking ground ceremony. Data centre energy efficiency is crucial in these cloud-dominant times.

Africa Data Centres and DPA SA breaks ground on solar farm in Free State

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Minister Ramokgopa visiting Kendal Power Station in Mpumalanga as part of a programme to address challenges at six identified power stations which are facing challenges.

18 months into EAP, strides made in curbing electricity crisis but challenges remain

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Veteran solar company marks 40 years amidst Africa's energy shift

Veteran solar company marks 40 years amidst Africa's energy shift

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A lithium processing plant in Africa

South Africa eyes key role in global shift toward battery-powered future

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