South Africa launched in July 2015 round 4.5 of its Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), to procure an additional 1.8 GW of renewable energy capacity. News says some 450 MW of the capacity is to be allocated to CSP projects and seven CSP projects were bid. One year has passed after the … Continue reading Anniversary of South Africa’s launching 450 MW Concentrated Solar Power allocation in REIPPPP Rd 4.5
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80 MW Noupoort wind farm enters commercial operation
The 80 MW Noupoort wind farm, in the Northern Cape, entered commercial operation on July 11, with all 35 turbines at the R1.9-billion facility commissioned and connected to the Eskom grid. Country programme manager Savva Antoniadis reports that Noupoort is also the first wind farm selected during the third bid window of the Renewable Energy … Continue reading 80 MW Noupoort wind farm enters commercial operation
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ACWA Power, SolarReserve to break ground on 100 MW Concentrated Solar Power plant in South Africa
SolarReserve and Saudi ACWA Power will break ground on a joint project for 100 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in South Africa in September, Terence Govender, SolarReserve’s vice president of development was quoted as saying by news agency Ecofin. The project was selected within the 3.5 bid window under South Africa’s Renewable Energy … Continue reading ACWA Power, SolarReserve to break ground on 100 MW Concentrated Solar Power plant in South Africa
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Bokpoort Concentrated Solar Power Plant delivers six days of continuous, full-load electricity – an African record
ACCIONA, SENER and TSK built Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in South Africa has set a new African record for the continuous, round the clock supply of electricity. Within the first month of commercial operation, the newly-inaugurated 50 MW Bokpoort CSP plant, produced electricity for a continuous period of 161 hours, equivalent to almost six … Continue reading Bokpoort Concentrated Solar Power Plant delivers six days of continuous, full-load electricity – an African record
Continue readingSENER and ACCIONA start the turnkey construction of the Kathu Concentrated Solar Power for 500 million Euros
Located in the town of Kathu, in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province, this project makes up part of the 2010 IRP (Integrated Resource Program) National Electricity Plan, and will provide an increase in the country’s generation capacity until it reaches 86.8 GW in 2030, of which 24% will be renewable. It should be noted that … Continue reading SENER and ACCIONA start the turnkey construction of the Kathu Concentrated Solar Power for 500 million Euros
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Abengoa operates a concentrated solar power tower plant for 24 consecutive hours
The Khi Solar One plant has been developed by Abengoa and Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) and began operating in February, 2016. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, together with the IDC and Khi Community Trust, … Continue reading Abengoa operates a concentrated solar power tower plant for 24 consecutive hours
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South Africa using wind energy
South African Wind Energy Association (Sawea), over 1 gigawatt (GW) of power from wind energy is already being harnassed. This, they say, equates to supplying over 500 000 households with energy. Johan van den Berg, Sawea’s chief executive, promises that there is more to come. “Wind energy is still a relatively new industry in South … Continue reading South Africa using wind energy
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Wind power in South Africa: Northern Cape gets wind farm
The Northern Cape is getting greener, this as 10 solar power plants are already feeding into the national grid. Three wind farms are on the cards, one of which is under construction. The wind farm in the early stages of construction is a life-line for the community. It has already created over 200 jobs for … Continue reading Wind power in South Africa: Northern Cape gets wind farm
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OPIC partners with Solarreserve and ACWA power to develop landmark South African concentrated solar power plant
As part of Secretary John Kerry’s Climate and Clean Energy Investment Forum, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) today signed an agreement with U.S. based energy developer SolarReserve and Saudi Arabia based ACWA Power , recognizing OPIC’s $400 million commitment of debt financing to support the development of the Redstone Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) project … Continue reading OPIC partners with Solarreserve and ACWA power to develop landmark South African concentrated solar power plant
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South Africa on way to 30 pct renewable energy by 2025
South Africa has rapidly become a world player in renewable energy and is well on its way to achieving the government’s goal of 30 percent clean energy by 2025, the Department of Energy (DOE) said on Tuesday. In a report, the department cited an independent study by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research … Continue reading South Africa on way to 30 pct renewable energy by 2025
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Concentrated solar power a better alternative for Africa
In recent years, we have seen a global move towards the use of renewable energy, in particular photovoltaic (PV) solar energy. However, PV generation is not necessarily the obvious choice for Africa. Concentrated solar power (CSP) may be a better alternative, as it is particularly suited to sunbelt countries. South Africa is seen by many … Continue reading Concentrated solar power a better alternative for Africa
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Wind energy in South Africa: EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions wind farm
EDF Energies Nouvellas (EDF EN), the renewable energy arm of French utility EDF, has commissioned the 21.5-MW Chaba wind farm in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. Chaba wind farm is one of the three projects InnoWind, the local unit of EDF EN, won at South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa: EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions wind farm
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Wind energy in South Africa: Acciona first wind farm
ACCIONA Energía, through a consortium in which it holds a majority stake, has put its first wind farm – Gouda – into commercial operation with a capacity of 138 megawatts (135.2 MW net). This means that the company now has two renewables facilities in operation in the country, following the start-up of the 94.3 MWp … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa: Acciona first wind farm
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Wind power in South Africa: Noupoort Wind Farm breaks ground
A ground-breaking ceremony on the site of the 80MW Noupoort Wind Farm was attended by representatives from the community of the surrounding Umsobomvu Local Municipality, including Ward Counsellors and the Mayor. This Northern Cape project is one of the first to start construction as part of the third round of the Renewable Energy Procurement Programme … Continue reading Wind power in South Africa: Noupoort Wind Farm breaks ground
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Wind power in South Africa: Nordex wind turbines for a 80 MW wind farm
Nordex Energy South Africa has successfully completed a second Wind Farm in the Eastern Cape. The Kouga Wind Farm has been connected to the National Electricity Grid, supplying 80MW of green energy. Kouga Wind Farm, which was one of the first projects selected in round one of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement … Continue reading Wind power in South Africa: Nordex wind turbines for a 80 MW wind farm
Continue readingSouth Africa benefits from wind energy and solar power
Spanjaard, the investment director and portfolio manager at Rezco Asset Management, said before the implementation of the state’s renewables programme, wind power projects were about to be approved at a cost of 125c per kilowatt- hour (kWh). “The government, under the auspices of the Department of Energy, then did some amazing work and developed the … Continue reading South Africa benefits from wind energy and solar power
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860 megawatts of wind energy and solar power in South Africa, Egypt and Ghana
Lekela Power, a 60:40 joint venture between Actis and Mainstream Renewable Power, launched in February of this year already has 860 megawatts of wind and solar projects under construction or due to commence construction next year across South Africa, Egypt and Ghana. Lekela Power is one of the biggest international platforms focused on renewable energy … Continue reading 860 megawatts of wind energy and solar power in South Africa, Egypt and Ghana
Continue readingWind energy in South Africa: Eskom’s Sere wind farm financed by the AfDB and CIF
The Sere Wind Farm from Eskom, the South African electricity public utility, recently achieved its full commercial operational capacity of a 100 MW . The achievement of this milestone in the Western Cape of South Africa is in line with the commitments made by Eskom in terms of both time and cost. The African Development … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa: Eskom’s Sere wind farm financed by the AfDB and CIF
Continue readingAurora Wind Power Starts Commercial Operation of the West Coast 1 Wind Farm in Cape Town
Aurora Wind Power, a venture of ENGIE (formerly GDF SUEZ, France), Investec Bank Limited (RSA) and KTH (RSA), today announced that it has started commercial operation of the 94 MW West Coast 1 wind farm. The site is situated in the Western Cape Province, near Vredenburg. The West Coast 1 project is part of … Continue reading Aurora Wind Power Starts Commercial Operation of the West Coast 1 Wind Farm in Cape Town
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Enel Green Power will provide 280 MW of wind power in South Africa
The company has won two additional energy supply contracts for two wind farms totalling 280 MW in South Africa, bringing the total capacity awarded to Enel Green Power in the fourth phase of the REIPPPP tender up to 705 MW. These projects mark a significant step forward in the consolidation of Enel Green Power Group … Continue reading Enel Green Power will provide 280 MW of wind power in South Africa
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