SENER and ACCIONA Industrial have reached a critical milestone in the construction project of Kathu Solar Park. Namely, the successful synchronization was achieved on 18 November, electric power was generated and transferred on the National grid complying with all expected parameters to ensure the supply of power starts and end users can consume reliable energy … Continue reading The 100 MW Kathu concentrated solar power plant with molten salt storage system accomplished first synchronization
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Vestas to create local jobs in restart of South Africa’s wind energy market
Enel Green Power has awarded Vestas a wind power order for the 148 MW South African Oyster Bay wind farm. It marks a very positive re-start of the South African wind energy market and follows a 294 MW order for two other wind turbines projects in South Africa, taking Vestas’ total announced order intake from … Continue reading Vestas to create local jobs in restart of South Africa’s wind energy market
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Nordex (Acciona) awarded big-ticket wind energy contracts in South Africa
The Nordex Group has again received big-ticket contracts from South Africa to install a total of 80 AW125/3150 wind turbines for the “Garob” and “Copperton” wind power projects. The wind farm “Garob” comprises 46 wind turbines which Enel Green Power has ordered. The second wind farm (“Copperton”) comprises 34 wind turbines for the developer and … Continue reading Nordex (Acciona) awarded big-ticket wind energy contracts in South Africa
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SENER & ACCIONA start the salt melting process at Concentrated Solar Power Kathu Solar Park
SENER and ACCIONA Industrial have achieved another relevant milestone initiating the salt melting process at the Kathu Solar Park Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant. The molten salt will be used to store heat from the solar field that can later be recovered to produce steam and generate electricity in the absence of solar radiation, extending … Continue reading SENER & ACCIONA start the salt melting process at Concentrated Solar Power Kathu Solar Park
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South Africa Falling Behind On Renewable Energy
South Africa is falling behind on renewable energy project implementation, even as other nations accelerate their plans for green energy. According to data from Greenbyte, a renewable energy management systems manufacturer, SA lags far behind fellow BRICS country China which has 188 232MW (megawatts) of wind power capacity and 106 921MW of solar energy capacity. … Continue reading South Africa Falling Behind On Renewable Energy
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Abengoa achieves practical completion for Xina Solar One, its third concentrated solar power plant in South Africa
Abengoa has achieved practical completion for Xina Solar One, its third solar thermal plant in South Africa. Xina Solar One is a 100 MW plant that uses parabolic trough technology to generate renewable and sustainable and dispatchable power from the sun. Furthermore, this power plant features a thermal energy storage system using molten salts that … Continue reading Abengoa achieves practical completion for Xina Solar One, its third concentrated solar power plant in South Africa
Continue readingEnel starts operating new South African wind farm
Enel, through its subsidiary Enel Green Power RSA (“EGP RSA”), has started commercial operation at its 111 MW Gibson Bay wind farm, located in the Kouga Municipality of the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. William Price, Country Manager in South Africa, said: “Gibson Bay is the second wind farm we have brought to life … Continue reading Enel starts operating new South African wind farm
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Abengoa receives Provisional Acceptance Certificate for Khi Solar One, the first concentrated solar power tower plant on the African continent
Khi Solar One has 50 MW of installed capacity and a two-hour storage capacity, incorporating cutting-edge technology developed by Abengoa. Following commissioning, the plant is officially handed over to Khi Solar One Pty. Ltd, a corporation that is made up of Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), Khi Community Trust and Abengoa. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B), the international … Continue reading Abengoa receives Provisional Acceptance Certificate for Khi Solar One, the first concentrated solar power tower plant on the African continent
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Bokpoort Concentrated Solar Power Plant delivers six days of continuous, full-load electricity – an African record
ACCIONA, SENER and TSK built Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in South Africa has set a new African record for the continuous, round the clock supply of electricity. Within the first month of commercial operation, the newly-inaugurated 50 MW Bokpoort CSP plant, produced electricity for a continuous period of 161 hours, equivalent to almost six … Continue reading Bokpoort Concentrated Solar Power Plant delivers six days of continuous, full-load electricity – an African record
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SENER and ACCIONA start the turnkey construction of the Kathu Concentrated Solar Power for 500 million Euros
Located in the town of Kathu, in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province, this project makes up part of the 2010 IRP (Integrated Resource Program) National Electricity Plan, and will provide an increase in the country’s generation capacity until it reaches 86.8 GW in 2030, of which 24% will be renewable. It should be noted that … Continue reading SENER and ACCIONA start the turnkey construction of the Kathu Concentrated Solar Power for 500 million Euros
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Abengoa operates a concentrated solar power tower plant for 24 consecutive hours
The Khi Solar One plant has been developed by Abengoa and Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) and began operating in February, 2016. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, together with the IDC and Khi Community Trust, … Continue reading Abengoa operates a concentrated solar power tower plant for 24 consecutive hours
Continue readingWind power in South Africa: Northern Cape gets wind farm
The Northern Cape is getting greener, this as 10 solar power plants are already feeding into the national grid. Three wind farms are on the cards, one of which is under construction. The wind farm in the early stages of construction is a life-line for the community. It has already created over 200 jobs for … Continue reading Wind power in South Africa: Northern Cape gets wind farm
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South Africa on way to 30 pct renewable energy by 2025
South Africa has rapidly become a world player in renewable energy and is well on its way to achieving the government’s goal of 30 percent clean energy by 2025, the Department of Energy (DOE) said on Tuesday. In a report, the department cited an independent study by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research … Continue reading South Africa on way to 30 pct renewable energy by 2025
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Wind energy in South Africa: EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions wind farm
EDF Energies Nouvellas (EDF EN), the renewable energy arm of French utility EDF, has commissioned the 21.5-MW Chaba wind farm in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. Chaba wind farm is one of the three projects InnoWind, the local unit of EDF EN, won at South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa: EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions wind farm
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Wind energy in South Africa: Acciona first wind farm
ACCIONA Energía, through a consortium in which it holds a majority stake, has put its first wind farm – Gouda – into commercial operation with a capacity of 138 megawatts (135.2 MW net). This means that the company now has two renewables facilities in operation in the country, following the start-up of the 94.3 MWp … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa: Acciona first wind farm
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Wind power in South Africa: Noupoort Wind Farm breaks ground
A ground-breaking ceremony on the site of the 80MW Noupoort Wind Farm was attended by representatives from the community of the surrounding Umsobomvu Local Municipality, including Ward Counsellors and the Mayor. This Northern Cape project is one of the first to start construction as part of the third round of the Renewable Energy Procurement Programme … Continue reading Wind power in South Africa: Noupoort Wind Farm breaks ground
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Wind power in South Africa: Nordex wind turbines for a 80 MW wind farm
Nordex Energy South Africa has successfully completed a second Wind Farm in the Eastern Cape. The Kouga Wind Farm has been connected to the National Electricity Grid, supplying 80MW of green energy. Kouga Wind Farm, which was one of the first projects selected in round one of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement … Continue reading Wind power in South Africa: Nordex wind turbines for a 80 MW wind farm
Continue readingSouth Africa benefits from wind energy and solar power
Spanjaard, the investment director and portfolio manager at Rezco Asset Management, said before the implementation of the state’s renewables programme, wind power projects were about to be approved at a cost of 125c per kilowatt- hour (kWh). “The government, under the auspices of the Department of Energy, then did some amazing work and developed the … Continue reading South Africa benefits from wind energy and solar power
Continue readingWind energy in South Africa: Eskom’s Sere wind farm financed by the AfDB and CIF
The Sere Wind Farm from Eskom, the South African electricity public utility, recently achieved its full commercial operational capacity of a 100 MW . The achievement of this milestone in the Western Cape of South Africa is in line with the commitments made by Eskom in terms of both time and cost. The African Development … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa: Eskom’s Sere wind farm financed by the AfDB and CIF
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Enel Green Power will provide 280 MW of wind power in South Africa
The company has won two additional energy supply contracts for two wind farms totalling 280 MW in South Africa, bringing the total capacity awarded to Enel Green Power in the fourth phase of the REIPPPP tender up to 705 MW. These projects mark a significant step forward in the consolidation of Enel Green Power Group … Continue reading Enel Green Power will provide 280 MW of wind power in South Africa
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