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Volkswagen has added an additional 3MW of solar power to its Kariega plant in the Eastern Cape bringing the total to 5.9MW

www.greenbuildingafrica.co.za/volkswagen-g...
Volkswagen Group Africa adds 3MW of solar power to Kariega plant - Green Building Africa
Volkswagen Group Africa has added an additional 3 megawatt (MW) solar power to its grid, bringing the total output of renewable energy to 5.9 MW. The
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November 22, 2024 at 7:26 AM
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November 11, 2024 at 3:07 PM
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How batteries revolutionise the energy sector.

My piece in Medium.

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The role of batteries in the energy transition: A key to the future?
How batteries revolutionise the energy sector
medium.com
November 20, 2024 at 9:12 AM
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South Africa has secured 360MW/1 440MWh of storage capacity under the country’s first grid-scale bid window.
South Africa announces R4.7-billion grid-scale battery projects - TechCentral
South Africa has secured 360MW/1 440MWh of storage capacity under the country’s first grid-scale bid window.
techcentral.co.za
November 19, 2024 at 9:24 AM
The Rockefeller Foundation has announced $US10.9 million to advance African-led clean energy solutions.

www.rockefellerfoundation.org/news/rockefe...
Rockefeller Foundation Advances African-Led Energy Transition Solutions at COP29
www.rockefellerfoundation.org
November 19, 2024 at 7:11 AM
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Colombia has a big, ambitious plan to move away from dependency on fossil-fuel exports. It needs US money to get going, and environment minister is headed to Washington before Trump is in power. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump Forces Colombia to Mull China for $40 Billion Climate Plan
Colombia is hurrying to land a deal with the US that would unlock the first tranches of cash for a $40 billion climate investment plan before Donald Trump takes office. If that push fails, then China ...
www.bloomberg.com
November 19, 2024 at 7:01 AM
The National Business Initiative, with the support of GreenCape, has launched "The Business Decision-Makers Guide to Renewable Energy in South Africa", with insights into renewable energy options, case studies, and policies. #SouthAfrica #RenewableEnergy

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November 19, 2024 at 5:52 AM
The world’s most powerful onshore wind turbine with a capacity of 15MW has been commissioned in China by manufacturer Sany

www.rechargenews.com/wind/world-s...
World’s most powerful onshore wind turbine turns on
Machine can power 160,000 households with blades that are each comfortably longer than a football pitch
www.rechargenews.com
November 18, 2024 at 7:07 PM
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Cape Town has published its draft 'walking and cycling' strategy. It's open for public comment:
www.flui.city/capetown/pos...
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November 18, 2024 at 2:42 PM
The first wheeling project implemented under NamPower’s Modified Single Buyer (MSB) framework is now 70% complete #Namibia #SolarPV #ProjectNews

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B2Gold Otjikoto Mine | 10 MW Solar Solution
SPS is leading the development and funding of a N$200 million investment in a 10MW solar plant, which will generate approximately 26 360 MWh of clean renewable energy per year.
sps.africa
November 18, 2024 at 2:03 PM
For a Just Energy Transition, community trusts must shift from mere compliance to true empowerment. Community ownership can't be a side issue—it must be central to just energy policies, ensuring local voices drive the transition. 🌍⚡ #JustEnergyTransition

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OPINION | Community Ownership – strengthening this cornerstone of SA’s Just Energy Transition - Inspire
Real community ownership is a cornerstone in South Africa’s Just Energy Transition, enabling transformation of community empowerment and agency in the impoverished and oft-forgotten rural parts of our...
inspire-excellence.net
November 18, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Nordex South Africa has cast the first of 1 425 concrete keystones for wind turbine towers to be used at Enel's Impofu wind farm cluster in the Eastern Cape. The manufacturing facility is in Humansdorp in the Kouga Municipality #windtowers #localmanufacturing #justenergytransition
November 18, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Lessons from Komati: 'Don’t shut down before social and recovery measures are in place,' says Eskom. Build renewable infrastructure — solar, wind, and battery storage — ahead of plant decommissioning to avoid past mistakes. 🌱⚡ #RenewableEnergy #JustTransition

www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/...
COP29: Eskom tells climate conference of plan for going green
SA’s single biggest emitter has set up a new office to guide its shift towards cleaner energy sources
www.businesslive.co.za
November 18, 2024 at 1:34 PM
South Africa's top 5 banks have pledged climate action, but a new Just Share report reveals their efforts fall short of limiting global warming to the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target. Actions speak louder than words. 🌍 #ClimateAction #ParisAgreement

www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024...
Put your money where your (morals) are — where South Africa’s top five banks rank in climate policy
A new report from Just Share evaluates the climate commitments of South Africa’s largest banks — Absa, FirstRand, Investec, Nedbank, and Standard Bank — revealing concerning gaps in climate risk manag...
www.dailymaverick.co.za
November 18, 2024 at 1:27 PM
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Call me crazy, but it appears this platform could quickly rival peak twitter for critical mass of engaged experts. Already seeing lots of experts who never joined twitter/X showing up here. #EnergySky
November 17, 2024 at 3:09 PM
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November 16, 2024 at 3:30 PM
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Anyone else scroll #EnergySky for the first time and immediately notice a predominantly male space? Women in energy, I see you, and let's fly loudly and proudly in these skies 🔌💡
November 15, 2024 at 3:50 AM
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Looks like Energy Twitter is mostly moving here!

I'm new to this platform, so if y'all can say hi in the comments, I will follow you!

Also, if there are useful lists to subscribe to, please add links below. #EnergySky #EnergyTwitter #Climate #AcademicSky
November 11, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Hello #energysky 👋
November 14, 2024 at 1:32 PM