Production to start in 2014, delivering central inverters with a capacity of up to 1,000 kW Zurich, Switzerland, May 23, 2013 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, plans to start production of central inverters in South Africa to support the rapidly growing local photovoltaic (PV) market and local content requirements. ABB plans … Continue reading ABB to produce photovoltaic inverters in South Africa as solar market expands
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South Africa to build wind farm in search for clean energy
In a further move in developing clean energy, South Africa will build a wind farm which will generate up to 100 MW of power, it was announced on Monday. The 2.4-billion-rand (258-million-US-dollar) project will be undertaken by Eskom, the state-own electricity utility, according to the Government Communication and Information System. Eskom has got the license … Continue reading South Africa to build wind farm in search for clean energy
Continue readingGreen Light for Eskom Wind Farm
The National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) has granted Eskom a licence for its Sere wind farm in the Western Cape, the power parastatal said on Monday. “This is an exciting milestone in Eskom’s move towards a cleaner energy mix,” Eskom CEO Brian Dames said in a statement. “Sere is our first, large-scale, renewable energy … Continue reading Green Light for Eskom Wind Farm
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Siemens wins 100 MW wind power order from South Africa
Siemens Energy has been awarded an onshore wind power order for the Sere wind power plant on the west coast of South Africa. This is already the second wind power order for Siemens from South Africa. The Sere project is a flagship project for the customer ESKOM, which is one of the world’s largest utilities. … Continue reading Siemens wins 100 MW wind power order from South Africa
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Siemens wins 100 MW wind energy order from South Africa
Siemens Energy has been awarded an onshore wind power order for the 100MW Sere plant on the west coast of South Africa. The deal is the second win for Siemens in the country for its wind turbines and is a flagship project for state-owned utility Eskom. The scope of supply includes the delivery and installation … Continue reading Siemens wins 100 MW wind energy order from South Africa
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Iberdrola lands a contract for the construction of a 96-MW photovoltaic plant in South Africa for $150 million
The consortium formed by IBERDROLA INGENIERÍA and the South African company GROUP FIVE has been selected by Jasper Power Company for the construction of a 96-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic plant in South Africa. The contract, which was signed today in Johannesburg, is worth around 150 million dollars and includes the engineering, equipment supply, civil engineering work, … Continue reading Iberdrola lands a contract for the construction of a 96-MW photovoltaic plant in South Africa for $150 million
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ABB to power one of Africa
ABB to power one of Africa’s largest photovoltaic solar plants and support renewables thrust $25 million order to supply electrical and automation system for one of the world’s largest single-axis PV power plants Zurich, Switzerland, May 2, 2013 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth around $25 million … Continue reading ABB to power one of Africa
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Suzlon’s South Africa Wind Energy Project Powers Ahead
Construction on what will be the continent’s biggest wind farm, the Cookhouse wind farm in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, is under way, with the first batch of giant wind turbines having arrived at the Port of Ngqura outside Port Elizabeth. The 138.6 MW Cookhouse wind farm was the biggest project selected in the first … Continue reading Suzlon’s South Africa Wind Energy Project Powers Ahead
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JinkoSolar signs a PV supply agreement for 115 MW in South Africa
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (“JinkoSolar” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JKS), a leading global solar PV power product manufacturer, today announced that it has entered into a module supply agreement with a well-recognized solar project developer (the “Developer”) to deliver a total of 115 megawatts (MW) of its high-efficiency solar panels for two projects in South … Continue reading JinkoSolar signs a PV supply agreement for 115 MW in South Africa
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Wind power can solve problems
The Communities For Wind organisation has been established under the auspices of the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), to ensure people living around the wind farms benefit from their operations. Wind energy holds the promise of cheap, reliable power and an opportunity to address the poverty that bedevils South Africa’s farming communities. Poverty and … Continue reading Wind power can solve problems
Continue readingSouth Africa’s Solar Power Market Finally Heating Up
Solar energy, one of our most abundant locally sourced energy resources, plays a critical role in South Africa today. Experts are, therefore, welcoming the growing interest by developers and investors. The full potential of solar power and its competition position as an alternative energy source still requires extensive exploration. Local companies need to determine how … Continue reading South Africa’s Solar Power Market Finally Heating Up
Continue readingSouth African Concentrating Solar Power growth to take centre stage in Pretoria
CSP Today South Africa 2013 is only one week away, taking place on 4-5 February at the Southern Sun Hotel in Pretoria and over 150 of the most influential figures, innovators and hands-on experts have now confirmed to attend. The event will bring together leading experts throughout the global CSP industry and will tackle the … Continue reading South African Concentrating Solar Power growth to take centre stage in Pretoria
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Suzlon bags 138-MW wind energy order from South Africa
Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth largest wind turbine supplier, announced the receipt of Notice to Proceed to commence construction of the Cookhouse Wind Energy Facility located in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Suzlon will supply 66 s.88 2.1 MW wind turbines to the wind power project. The Cookhouse Wind Farm is the largest … Continue reading Suzlon bags 138-MW wind energy order from South Africa
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SunEdison begins solar power project in Limpopo
SunEdison SA broke ground on its first South African project, a 28MW solar plant in Limpopo, on Tuesday. The R1.2bn Soutpan project, in Limpopo’s Blouberg municipal area, is to be followed by a 30MW, R1.4bn project — Witkop, situated near Polokwane. SunEdison has its eye on working with South Africa’s commercial, industrial and mining industries … Continue reading SunEdison begins solar power project in Limpopo
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Trina Solar to Supply 30 MW to Gestamp Solar for Two Photovoltaics Projects in South Africa
Trina Solar Limited (TSL), a global leader in photovoltaic modules, solutions and services, announced today that it will supply 30MW of photovoltaic modules to Gestamp Solar, one of the world’s leading companies in the development and management of photovoltaic parks, for two projects in South Africa. Large-scale solar systems will be installed in South Africa’s … Continue reading Trina Solar to Supply 30 MW to Gestamp Solar for Two Photovoltaics Projects in South Africa
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Mott MacDonald appointed owner’s engineer for 67MW Western Cape Wind Farm
Mott MacDonald has been appointed as owner’s engineer for the 67MW Hopefield Wind Farm in South Africa’s Western Cape province. Developer Umoya Energy has appointed the consultancy to deliver owner’s engineering services during the construction period for Hopefield Wind Farm, which was successfully bid in Round 1 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer’s (REIPP) … Continue reading Mott MacDonald appointed owner’s engineer for 67MW Western Cape Wind Farm
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Vestas receives 74 MW order in South Africa
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 41 V100-1.8 MW wind turbines for South Africa. Vestas Wind Systems A/S (VWS), the world’s largest wind turbine maker, has received an order to install 74 megawatts worth of turbines in South Africa. The company, based in Aarhus, Denmark, plans to deliver 41 1.8-megawatt turbines in … Continue reading Vestas receives 74 MW order in South Africa
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Nordex awarded second large wind energy contract in South Africa
Under the contract, Nordex will be supplying the “Red Cap Kouga” wind farm on a turn-key basis. The Nordex Group’s South African business is continuing to perform well: after establishing a subsidiary in Cape Town and receiving its first major contract, the wind turbine manufacturer has now been awarded a contract for the delivery and … Continue reading Nordex awarded second large wind energy contract in South Africa
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Ripasso Energy sets new solar-to-electricity world record
Ripasso Energy, a solar technology provider based in Sweden, has commissioned the first units of their Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) installation in Upington, South Africa. The technology is based on parabolic mirrors and Stirling Power Converters (SPC). During the initial operation a new solar-to-grid-quality-electricity efficiency world record of 32 % has been achieved. This means … Continue reading Ripasso Energy sets new solar-to-electricity world record
Continue readingSiemens receives onshore wind energy orders from Europe and South Africa
Siemens Energy has secured the order for the Jeffrey’s Bay wind power plant with a capacity of 138 megawatts (MW). This marks the company’s market entry into the South African wind power sector. Siemens has now received a total of 16 orders for more than 270 onshore wind turbines from Europe and South Africa since … Continue reading Siemens receives onshore wind energy orders from Europe and South Africa
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