Truth in climate action and the energy transition: countering climate denialism and misinformation

Blessing Manale|Published

Recent research has shown a dramatic rise in disinformation related to the climate crisis, spreading at an alarming rate through social media, messaging apps, and ...

Capitalising on Namibia’s oil and gas boom to ensure sustainability through inclusive growth

Julien Karambua|Published

The oil and gas industry’s greatest promise lies in job creation across the value chain.

Green hydrogen to power Africa's path to energy independence

Julien Karambua|Published

Energy storage is crucial to ensuring reliability, but traditional battery storage solutions are expensive and require frequent maintenance.

A Just Transition code of good practice is needed to protect workers

Boitumelo Molete|Published

As we seek and find solutions to greatest threat of our times- climate change, we do so with the full appreciation that there is an energy transition and green revolution ...

Spain's blackout highlights renewables' grid challenge

AFP|Published

If a power plant fails or if electricity demand increases too quickly, they help stabilise the grid by releasing the kinetic energy stored in the rotors.

Eskom optimistic about winter 2025 amidst operational setbacks

Banele Ginindza|Published

Eskom outlines its winter 2025 strategy, highlighting improved performance metrics and plans to ensure stable electricity supply despite ongoing operational challenges. ...

Eskom’s solar clampdown: A risk to renewables and business confidence

Matthew Cruise|Published

As commercial and industrial businesses increasingly turn to renewables to escape erratic power supply, these new requirements raise serious questions about legality, ...

Digital inclusion as Africa’s economic game-changer

Nomvula Mabuza|Published

For Africa, with 18% of the global population but less than 1% of the world’s data centre capacity, digital inclusion is not just about connectivity; it is about ...

Power in reserve: How energy storage will make or break SA’s renewable transition

Ezzat Sankari|Published

Energy storage is no longer an add-on, but the foundation of a reliable, resilient, and renewable energy system.

Nation building and social dialogue for a just transition

Mbali Baduza and Zimasa Vazi|Published

To achieve this transition, we must engage in robust, meaningful, and inclusive social dialogue, ensuring that the transition is fair, equitable, and beneficial ...

Powering a just transition for people, planet and prosperity

Dorah Modise|Published

For the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), every day is Earth Day.

Plugged in and playing by the legal compliance rules: when sectional title schemes go solar

Matthew Kapp|Published

Rooftop solar installations grew around 350% in 2023 and last year, according to the SA Photovoltaic Industry Association, the nation added another 8. 97MW of solar ...

South Africa's energy crisis: from load shedding to unaffordable electricity

Ashley Lechman|Published

As load shedding becomes a thing of the past, South Africans now face a different energy crisis - affordability. With 86% of citizens already unable to afford electricity ...

The importance of monitoring, evaluation and learning in the Just Transition

Yuri Ramkissoon|Published

With global temperatures rising, how can South Africa ensure a Just Transition to a low-carbon economy? This article explores the vital role of monitoring, evaluation, ...

South Africa finally has a masterplan for a renewable energy industry: here’s what it says

Ricardo Amansure|Published

About 85% of South Africa’s electricity is produced by burning coal. The country’s move to renewable energy means that the coal industry will be phased out. To this ...

UK's energy regulator to confirm electricity grid reforms

Reuters|Published

Britain's energy regulator is poised to announce significant reforms to grid connections, aiming to eliminate 'zombie' projects that hinder clean energy investments ...

Chinese EV battery giant CATL posts 33% surge in Q1 profit

AFP|Published

Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has achieved a remarkable 32. 9% profit increase in Q1, even as the electric vehicle market faces declining demand, signalling ...

Petrochemical shutdowns: fast tracking workforce management for high demand maintenance projects

Jacques Maritz|Published

With maintenance backlogs growing and operational standards more demanding, shutdowns are increasing in frequency which places companies under the gun to get them ...

Renewables provided record 32% of global electricity in 2024, Ember says

Reuters|Published

Renewable power generation reached a historic 32% of global electricity in 2024, according to Ember's report released Tuesday. This milestone comes despite a 4% ...