Cape Town opens electricity grid to energy traders after successful pilot
The City of Cape Town officially opened the electricity grid to energy traders after a year-long “wheeling” pilot project. Equites is proud to have been involved as one of three participants in the pilot and will remain a partner to … READ MORE
Teraco signs wind power purchase agreement to power data centre facilities sustainably
Teraco, A Digital Realty Company and provider of interconnection platforms and vendor-neutral colocation data centres, today announced that it had signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with South African-based integrated energy aggregator NOA to supply wind-powered renewable energy to Teraco’s … READ MORE
Mediclinic invests in renewables with an eye towards carbon neutrality
Mediclinic’s sustainability journey began in 2021 with a commitment to measure, analyse, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Four years in, they’ve made significant progress, with photovoltaic (PV) panels installed at 28 sites and the next phase underway: a national … READ MORE
Addressing the green skills gap in Africa’s construction sector
Across many areas of the world, there is a pressing need to close a green skills gap in construction, and Sub-Saharan Africa is not immune to this need to rapidly develop green labour skills.… READ MORE
Growthpoint rolls out renewable energy across Sandton offices
Growthpoint Properties is pioneering a clean and sustainable energy scheme called e-CO₂ in Sandton, Johannesburg, marking a significant milestone in South Africa’s renewable energy transition.… READ MORE
Fortress makes significant strides towards decarbonisation and energy security targets
Data released in it’s financial report for the year ended 30 June 2024 (FY2024) shows that Fortress has invested a total of R337.9 million in its solar roll-out programme to date, which has enabled it to generate 22,180-megawatt hours (MWh) … READ MORE
Cultivating inclusive and green transport systems in Africa
People’s transport choices are shaped by safety, accessibility and socio-economic factors. Many African countries lack the infrastructure necessary to provide safe, reliable and sustainable public transport systems, leaving citizens with limited options in cities and even fewer options in rural … READ MORE
Balwin HQ Office highest ‘As-Built’ Green Rated Commercial Building in South Africa
Balwin Properties, recently announced that its Johannesburg headquarters, 105 Corlett Drive, achieved a Six-Star Green Star ‘As Built’ rating. This is the highest rating for any office building in South Africa, reflecting outstanding environmental standards… READ MORE
Solar and energy storage for business – take control of your energy costs
As businesses face increasing pressure to reduce operational costs and embrace sustainability, solar and energy storage solutions represent an invaluable investment. This is especially true in South Africa amidst ongoing power outages and repairs. … READ MORE
The advantage of managed solar solutions: capex-free, hassle-free energy
Southern Africa has abundant sunshine, making solar energy a logical choice for businesses. In light of this, many solar installers have emerged to meet the growing demand. However, says Lance Green of solar solutions company SolarSaver, business owners need to … READ MORE