South Africa
Wind
Siemens Gamesa adds 250MW of wind energy to South Africa’s grid
Siemens Gamesa has started production of Mainstream Renewable Power’s 110MW Perdekraal East and 140MW Kangnas wind farms in South Africa.
Solar
CSP plant in South Africa breaks continuous operation record
ACWA Power has announced that the plant has become the first renewable facility on the continent to complete a full week of continuous round the clock operation.
Nuclear
South Africa weighs big block nuclear vs small modular reactors
A fascinating breakdown of the pros and cons of a large-scale nuclear and small modular reactor (SMR) builds in South Africa.
Nuclear
South Africa’s nuclear power plant welcomes replacement steam generator
The first of six new replacement steam generators arrived at the Koeberg nuclear power station on 29 September 2020.
Nuclear
Webinar series: Global nuclear energy market review
Five-part dialogue on nuclear energy
At a high-level panel of senior political figures and experts from leading international...
Wind
ZEST WEG launches gearless turbine technology in South Africa
The development of a new, direct drive, gearless wind turbine by its parent company WEG is a key factor in Zest WEG’s plan to grow a client base in South Africa.
Nuclear
South Africa takes first steps on 2500 MW nuclear programme
South Africa has taken the first steps in a planned 2500 MW nuclear newbuild programme.
