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As we conclude the month of April and celebrate 30 years of democracy in South Africa, I've been reflecting on the concept of energy democracy. South Africa's ongoing energy transition has set us apart from other countries in the Global South. With intentional focus on maintaining our current fleet and accelerating new generation capacity, we could find ourselves on a path of success, ensuring an ...

In an encouraging development for early childhood education in Patensie, the Noxolo ECD Centre has recently undergone significant renovations, leading to the successful acquisition of the required Health & Safety certification. This critical development paves the way for compliance with the Department of Basic Education's requirements, moving the centre closer to qualifying for educational support ...

The total investment across these projects is 34bn ZAR (Approximately 1.65bn EUR). The construction works are now progressing rapidly towards commissioning, and the respective Commercial Operations Dates are planned between the end of 2024 and 2026.

Seven local youths from the Eastern Cape have become the latest graduates of the specialised Wind Turbine Service Training programme, bringing the total to close to twenty beneficiaries since its inception in 2021. A recent graduation ceremony celebrated these young individuals who have completed the intensive seven-month course, designed to foster local talent and fuel job creation in the ...

Recognising the importance of skills development that facilitates access to employment opportunities, Loeriesfontein community leaders collaborated with the local wind farms to successfully implement a ‘Learners and Drivers’ License Programme'. Designed to empower the youth with vital skills and qualifications, this collaborative effort aims to equip them for success in various aspects of life.

In a move towards fostering local talent and contributing to socio-economic development within the Saldanha Bay Municipal area, two deserving students have been granted scholarships as part of an initiative aimed at empowering high school graduates. This initiative is dedicated to providing these individuals with opportunities to further their education and advance their career prospects.

Enoch Mthetho High School is showcasing its commitment to academic distinction in the Noupoort community, with an impressive 100% pass rate in the Computer Application Technology (CAT) programme. Funded by Noupoort Wind Farm since 2017, this initiative has played a key role in fostering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education at the school, driving transformative changes ...

In an effort to support the local maritime community, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm has announced its recent support for two Eastern Cape fishing co-operatives, aimed at bolstering the local fishing community for long-term sustainability. The Sarah Baartman Co-Op, comprising members from Loerie and Jeffreys Bay, along with the Elinye Co-Op from Humansdorp, have each been granted a fully registered ...

A quarter into 2024 and the South African private off-taker market is already delivering investment, jobs and commercial agreements. This is reflected in the wind power sector with a leading turbine manufacturer, announcing a 75% increase in its current generation capacity in operation as well as plans to locally manufacture concrete tower sections in the Eastern Cape Province, ushering in the ...

A group of learners from the Emoji Movement recently visited the Klipheuwel Wind Farm in an educational outing to learn about renewable energy. This visit is part of the Emoji Movement's effort to offer local high school learners from Middleton practical insights into the renewable energy sector and its career opportunities.