Renewable Energy Investors and Municipalities Must Compromise
Investors in renewable energy and municipalities both must give ground if South Africa is to find a lasting solution to the electricity crisis, argues electricity analyst – Chris Yelland
The Regulatory Environment for Electricity
In order to provide clarity to EU stakeholders, the webinar explored the current status and the reasons, real or perceived, for the regulatory blockages delaying much needed private sector investment in the energy sector.
Affordable Own Use Energy Will Most Likely Force Municipal Electricity Reform
An energy storm is driving innovations and reforms in own use electricity generation in South Africa’s municipalities.
COVID-19 Export Impact Survey
The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition is conducting a COVID-19 Export Impact Survey to identify emerging challenges faced by exporters as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Flash Report – Key Changes in Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Legislation
This Flash Report provides an aerial perspective on the key legislative changes in Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) since 2015, which affects EU businesses in South Africa.
New generation capacity from the range of Energy Technologies
On 18 February 2020, the Minister of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy published a consultation paper and invited the public to comment.
South African response on the COVID-19 pandemic
Following a special cabinet meeting on 15 March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the country on the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Debate with EVP Frans Timmermans and Minister Patel
Mr Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, responsible for the Green Deal, was in South Africa in early March 2020.
Investment Climate in South Africa – Discussion Paper
Some of the key issues faced by European Union businesses in South Africa have been highlighted in an Investment Paper, looking at sentiment and highlighting enormous opportunities for trade with the EU.
Green Hydrogen Fuels (Power fuels)
Globally, most GHG emissions are due to fossil fuels and this is especially the case in South Africa. Additional contributions expected from developing countries means that the global energy demand is expected to rise by a third by 2040.