Nersa is proposing a new electricity pricing structure to reflect South Africa’s evolving and diversifying energy market.

Authorities confirm methane gas caused last month’s explosion in Johannesburg city, which killed one person and injured several others.

The IEA says that clean energy investment in emerging and developing economies must grow to USD $2.8 trillion annually by the early 2030s.

Energy storage such as grid batteries and pumped hydro can address the electricity crisis and ease load-shedding, according to the new study.

Strategy documents from one of the world’s largest fossil gas lobby reveal the industry’s campaigns to lock in fossil gas and stall progression to net zero worldwide. Analysis of the documents, published by the think tank InfluenceMap, shows the International Gas Union (IGU) has sought to redefine the role of gas in the face of growing […]

A survey of South Africa’s renewable energy pipeline shows 66 GW of wind and solar projects are at various stages of development.

The three gas-to-power ships will “cost South Africa billions of rand and be loaded onto your electricity bill”, argues OUTA.

The programme is the largest on the African continent for the procurement of renewable energy and resource efficiency for public facilities.

The law to allow an Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) will come into operation in April 2024, raising questions on the further 12 months of delay.

No wind turbines were connected to South Africa’s grid in 2022, inhibiting progress toward solving load-shedding and fossil fuel price volatility.

Halving emissions this decade is crucial, yet relying on coal and gas will add fuel to the fire of climate change.

A new climate justice documentary follows activists across Southern Africa fighting against the fossil fuel giants that threaten their communities.

Climate change is impacting agriculture, farmers’ livelihoods and the price of our food. Action is essential to safeguard food security.

Spiralling food prices are driving inflation and squeezing household budgets. This is exacerbating poverty, hunger and debt.

Natural gas presents a risk to the success of the green energy transition, to the economy and to the country’s climate goals.

Climate finance can empower South Africa to build a greener, healthier future where it costs less to keep the lights on.

South Africa’s car manufacturing industry can remain a key contributor to the economy if it pivots to electric as soon as possible.

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular. Here are the upfront and ongoing costs to expect if you make the shift.

Lower running and maintenance costs mean EV ownership can prove an excellent investment, particularly as more affordable models become available.

Analysts agree that natural gas is too risky for South Africa, and it is not needed for the energy transition from coal to clean.