Etana secures energy support
Etana Energy, a South African energy trading company, has secured an R1.8 billion guarantee facility from GuarantCo and British International Investment (BII), each providing US$50 million in default guarantee finance. … READ MORE
5 key energy trends in modern data centers
Data centres’ critical role in the digital economy cannot be overstated. With data growing exponentially and the increasing demand for cloud services, data centre energy consumption has become a significant concern.… READ MORE
Construction begins on SA’s first City-run solar PV plant in Atlantis
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, and Energy Mayco Member, Alderman Xanthea Limberg, have turned the sod at the City’s 7MW – 10 MW Atlantis solar photovoltaic (PV) plant. Cape Town is the first metro in South Africa to start construction … READ MORE
Zutari completes MEP upgrade for Africa Data Centres’ Cape Town 1 expansion
Leading consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory practice Zutari has completed the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrade for the 6 MW capacity expansion at the Cape Town 1 (CPT1) facility of Africa Data Centres.… READ MORE
Solar is a big win for commercial landlords and developers
The commercial rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) market is growing rapidly in South Africa, with solar systems providing an ideal solution for commercial landlords looking to reduce electricity costs, go green and offer tenants a more sustainable offering. … READ MORE
Understanding the looming “gas cliff” in South Africa, and the solutions
At a media briefing on 20 September 2024 addressed by Energy and Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Eskom CEO Dan Marokane and Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was announced between Sasol and Eskom in new efforts to … READ MORE
African Development Bank Group grants over $67 million to Madagascar to relaunch its economy and improve governance in its energy sector
The loan from the African Development Fund, the Bank Group’s concessional financing window, includes funding from the Transition Support Facility… READ MORE