Africa green energy

South Africa's power utility plans big tariff hike for 2025

published 2024 年 09 月 29 日 16:32

Recently, South African power utility Eskom formally submitted a proposal to the National Energy Regulatory Authority of South Africa (NERSA), planning to significantly increase electricity tariffs over the next three years, with ... more

Feedback from South African dealers: Household deposits dropped sharply, while industrial and commercial deposits increased

published 2024 年 08 月 07 日 18:01

In addition to a large number of solar energy storage brands entering the South African market, many large and small solar installers have also emerged in South Africa - many of which are converted from building contractors, air c... more

South Africa: 10% import tax on imported photovoltaic products, China is not exempted!

published 2024 年 07 月 04 日 17:59

In an effort to establish local solar manufacturing capabilities, South Africa has imposed a 10% import tariff on solar PV module and cell imported into the country. Previously, these products were exempt from import duties. The l... more

South Africa: The deployment of large-scale storage projects needs to be accelerated

published 2024 年 04 月 24 日 17:17

According to relevant surveys, South Africa's electricity market is large, and South Africa's electricity demand in 2022 will be 211TWh, ranking 22nd among the global economies, equivalent to 2.4% of China's electricity demand. Ho... more

South Africa has initiated the third bid window for battery energy storage projects.

published 2024 年 04 月 07 日 17:16

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has officially launched the third bid window for the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP Bid Window 3). This initiative invites intereste... more

Trina Solar will supply 135MW modules for the Merak 1 project in South Africa

published 2024 年 03 月 18 日 15:30

Trina Solar signed an agreement in Johannesburg, South Africa. According to the agreemen, Trina Solar will provide 135MW Vertex 670W bifacial modules for the Merak 1 project. The project will be put into operation by the end of 20... more

South Africa, Southeast Asia and other emerging markets Witness Non-linear Growth in Solar Energy and Storage Demand

published 2023 年 07 月 21 日 17:59

The 2023 energy storage medium-term strategy report released by Soochow Securities highlights significant trends in the industry. Notably, the convergence of solar and energy storage prices is driving a surge in demand for large-s... more

The combination of a low-carbon transition and reduced module prices is driving explosive demand in emerging markets such as South Africa

published 2023 年 06 月 28 日 17:49

In response to the challenge of meeting domestic electricity demand and achieving energy decarbonization, South Africa is actively promoting domestic solar generation. Despite Eskom supplying over 90% of the country's electricity,... more

Anglo American and EDF to Jointly Develop 3-5GW of Renewable Generation and Energy Storage in South Africa

published 2022 年 04 月 05 日 9:30

British mining company Anglo American and French renewable project developer EDF Renewables have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop a “regional renewable energy ecosystem (RREE)” in South Africa. Specifically, 3-5GW of renewable generation and energy storage will be set up over the next decade to power Anglo American’s business operations in the country. The signing of the memorandum was announced by Anglo American on March 18, and the story has been picked up by various news agencies. ... more

Anglo American and EDF to Jointly Develop 3-5GW of Renewable Generation and Energy Storage in South Africa

published 2022 年 03 月 24 日 16:58