SolarAfrica Begins Work For 1 GW Project On SunCentral Solar Farm Updated On Wed, Jul 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy SolarAfrica, an Independent Power Producer, providing financial and technical solutions in energy recently began construction on the Rand 5 billion development project. This marks the beginning of Phase 1 of the IPP’s flagship utility-scale project. It also marks some serious progress on South Africa’s challenge to add more renewable energy to a struggling grid. The […] Read more
BII, Symbiotics Launch Second Green Basket Bond Across Asia, Africa Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy British International Investment (BII), a UK-based development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor committed $75 million to the second ‘green basket bond’ arranged by Symbiotics Investments, a financial lender. The green lending program is expected to increase financing to small-scale green projects across Africa and South and South-East Asia through MSME lenders. This project particularly […] Read more
ADB Extends $8 Mn Funds For Mini-Grid Pilot Program In Africa Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved $8 million to support the rollout of a pioneering pilot mini-grid program with potential Africa-wide benefits. The funding is provided by the Bank-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA). This fund is provided in the form of concessional loans, grants, and risk mitigation, and plans […] Read more
Africa’s Solar Challenges: Massive Untapped Potential Shows Up Tiny Production Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy With nearly one-fifth of the world’s population today, Africa accounts for less than 3% of the world’s energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to date and has the lowest emissions per capita of any region. But still, Africans are facing the worst consequences of climate change in the world due to several reasons. Following that, Africa also […] Read more
News in Brief May 6 – US Wind Generation Drop, Engie, Sungrow in Africa Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Sungrow Sings Pact With Two South African Firms Global inverter and energy storage company Sungrow has signed an agreement with two South African distribution companies to increase its footprint in the African market. This included its agreement with Herholdt’s and ARB. The global company said the attempt would solidify its presence in South Africa’s renewable energy sector. […] Read more
News In Brief On May 2 – Sunsource, GCLSI, Solar Consortium, South Africa Solar Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy SunSource Energy commissions a Solar Power Project for CtrlS, Asia’s Largest Rated 4 Hyperscale Data Center Operator SunSource Energy, a leading distributed solar energy company has commissioned a Solar power project for CtrlS, Asia’s largest rated 4 hyperscale Data Centre operator. Under the terms of the agreement, the Noida Data Center of CtrlS is receiving […] Read more
GameChange Solar Secures 500 MW+ Solar Projects In S. Africa Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy GameChange Solar, a global supplier of solar tracking solutions for ground-mounted PV plants, was selected to supply its Genius Tracker™ solar trackers for four new solar projects of over 500 megawatts (MW) in Southern Africa. These projects are strategically positioned to enhance energy supply across the region, supporting the diversification of the energy mix to […] Read more
Scatec Launches 540 MW Kenhardt Solar Farm In South Africa Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Scatec has recently launched the Kenhardt project totalling 540 MW solar and 225 MW/1,140 MWh battery storage in South Africa. The Scatec project is touted to be one of the world’s largest hybrid solar and battery storage facilities. The Sactec project was awarded by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy in South Africa under […] Read more
Nordex Receives 295 MW South Africa Turbine Order From EDF Renewables Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables (South Africa) a subsidiary of EDF Renouveables has placed orders with the Nordex Group for two wind energy projects in South Africa. According to Nordex, the Korosun 2 cluster, consisting of the Umsobomvu and Hartebeesthoek projects, will comprise 50 N163/5.X turbines with a total capacity of 295 MW. The Nordex Group will also […] Read more
