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Following the National Energy Crisis Committee’s six-month progress update on implementation of the Energy Action Plan, released earlier this year, the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has commended the Government’s transparency and inclusion of the public on its progress towards addressing energy security, and has welcomed the changes. However, it has advised that there are a number ...

Nduli Primary School in Ceres, Western Cape, recently celebrated the launch of a container library, with representatives from the school joined by community members and key local stakeholders.  Funded by Perdekraal East Wind Farm in partnership with the school’s business partners, the support also included books, two computers, shelves, and general renovations and will benefit nearly 1000 learners ...

Three students from Noupoort, who are the direct recipients of a localised bursary programme, have successfully completed their studies and are due to graduate this year, a success that will be shared by their families and the greater community.

Two young conservationists have found exciting career paths thanks to the internship programme of the Greater Kromme Stewardship (GKS) initiative, demonstrating its success in helping to develop young talent in this important field.

To showcase the local talent and budding local businesses within the Witzenberg community, a two-day annual market event was held, which provided an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate their shared culture and creativity. SMME's from local and outside traded with over 2 000 people, which helped to stimulate the local economy, promote local talent and social cohesion in the ...

Anna Pieters and Grantham Nel, both recipients of the local wind farm's bursary programme, have recently completed their Bachelor of Education degrees. What's even more exciting is that they have subsequently both been appointed at Loeriesfontein Primary School, keeping their skills and talents within the local community.

Independent power producer Red Rocket has placed a 373 MW order for the Brandvalley, Rietkloof and Wolf wind parks, to be located in Western Cape and Eastern Cape, South Africa. The contract includes the supply and installation of 64 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines, 12 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines and five V162-6.2 MW Enventus wind turbines. Vestas will service the wind parks through a 15-year Active ...

As the country’s Energy Action Plan takes centre stage to deliver new power generation and steer the country’s accelerated energy transition, SAWEA has launched a campaign to highlight the role that the industry plays as an employer. The Association believes that whilst there is general awareness around the wind sector’s successful delivery of clean power to the grid, few are aware of the ...

Ikamvalethu Tunnel Farming, a local agri-enterprise based in Nduli, Western Cape has received a much-needed financial boost to assist in restoring its infrastructure and purchase necessary equipment.  This support has also helped generate employment opportunities for fifteen locals during the restoration of the tunnels, which lasted for two months.