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A most recent intake of local talent from communities across the Overberg for a wind turbine technician training programme, aimed at equipping young people with the skills needed to support economic growth and address the shortage of technical expertise in the renewable energy sector, are set to commence their practical training at Klipheuwel Wind Farm this month.

Feuke Mostert is one of four emerging female farmers from Loeriesfontein who were part of a larger group of community subsistence farmers that recently took part in a week-long Dorper Sheep Training course in Williston. The training, made possible through a collaboration between the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, and Loeriesfontein and Khobab Wind Farms, was aimed at ...

By combining 15 years of procurement experience with a renewed focus on transmission and reform, the IPPO is laying the groundwork for a future where renewable energy growth, economic development, and social impact go hand in hand. At the Conference, my team and I will share more on how we are restoring investor confidence and collaborating with the private sector to ensure South Africa’s energy ...

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has announced the upcoming WindAc Africa 2025, the eighth iteration of the academic conference aimed at connecting research, innovation, and industry within the wind energy field. The event is scheduled for 21–23 October 2025 at CTICC 2 in Cape Town, occurring concurrently with the 14th Windaba Conference and Exhibition. 

WindAc is in line with ...

"On the global stage, South Africa’s renewed commitments at the UN General Assembly served as a reminder that our industry sits at the heart of both national and international priorities. Wind power is more than electrons on the grid, it represents jobs, industrialisation, and pathways to inclusive growth. As such, our choices as an industry have impact well beyond energy security."

Building on the success of a local wind turbine technician training programme, which launched in June last year, four new young trainees have completed the theory portion of their training, with their two months of practical on site training commencing this week.

What started as a small initiative to address food insecurity during the Covid-19 pandemic has today grown into a successful community-driven programme that is empowering schools and families with the skills to grow their own fresh, nutritious produce. The Perdekraal East Wind Farm’s Food Garden Project has expanded from just 20 gardens at its inception to over 90 growing food gardens across four ...

Eastern Cape, South Africa – 29 September 2025: On World Rhino Day, 22 September and Heritage Day, 24 September, WESSA (the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa) hosted 300 learners to view a screening of The Last Ranger, a powerful film showcasing the plight of our wildlife and celebrating the bravery and commitment of our wildlife protectors.

Rome-New York, September 25th, 2025 – The Enel Group participated in the 80th United Nations
General Assembly and the UN High-Level Week currently under way in New York, which brought
together global leaders. The Group’s top management participated in high-profile discussions,
underscoring its commitment to accelerating sustainable investment and inclusive growth through publicprivate ...

Johannesburg, 26 September 2025: While congestion curtailment may offer short-term relief, successful delivery of the Transmission Development Plan (TDP) will determine whether the country meets its renewable energy ambitions.
In a lagging transition to meet climate change goals and the desperate need for new renewable energy generation, the scaling of wind energy lies not only in technology or ...