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As our country grapples with ongoing power cuts and the threat of a dark winter becomes a likely reality, energy specialists continue to work on possible solutions to deliver more power as quickly as possible.  The hurdles are endless, and although solar and wind power plants can be built in a fraction of the time, when compared to thermal power, currently the grid itself doesn’t have the capacity ...

I am happy to report that we had a meaningful and robust engagement with the Ministry of Electricity on Tuesday, 24 April 2023 at the Union Buildings. SAWEA was represented by some members of the board, as well as the Executive Management.

South Africa’s renewable energy market continues to evolve whilst growing significantly, demonstrating that the industry is maturing.  What we are witnessing is the liberalisation of the energy market, moving towards a mature and sustainable wind sector says the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) as these shifts are underpinned by government’s push for an accelerated transition to clean ...

An Exhibition and Marketing event, which provided an opportunity for 32 local SMMEs to showcase and market their businesses was recently hosted. Held in collaboration with Business E-Zone Noupoort, this undertaking was funded by Noupoort Wind Farm and forms part of a broader and ongoing development initiative aimed at providing an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to network, learn and grow ...

A new cohort of fourteen Early Childhood Development (ECD) Practitioners from communities in the Kouga Local Municipal area, have commenced their NQF level 5 training.  The aim of the training is to raise Practitioner competence and knowledge, in order to deliver a better quality of education for young children, based on their awareness of child development and the ability to provide a bridge ...

Thirteen small and micro business owners in Hopefield have successfully graduated from an enterprise development programme, aimed at equipping SMMEs with the tools and resources necessary to build sustainable businesses that have a positive impact on their communities. As a result of the training, this cohort of entrepreneurs will be able to gear up to expand their businesses, thus contributing to ...

Having found his way to teaching, via a local reading coach programme in 2016 at the nearby Gamtoos Valley Primary School, Robin Nelson is now a qualified educator, having taken up a teaching position at his very own childhood school, Patensie Primary School, where he is motivated to give back to his community.

A social development research project, in the small Northern Cape’s town of Loeriesfontein, has helped to shed light on the community’s prevailing gender dynamics and interests.  The study found that residents have a strong interest in practical skills-based fields, resulting in the introduction of school programmes that are align with the community's interests, allowing learners to cultivate and ...

To provide free sanitary products to thousands of young girl learners each month, outlying Eastern Cape schools are benefiting from a programme, aimed to end period-poverty through the installation of Sanitary Pad Vending Machines. Funded by Cookhouse Wind Farm in collaboration with the MENstruation Foundation, this initiative supports female learners across eight local schools by giving them ...

14 April 2023 SAWEA remains hopeful with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s reassurance to prioritize the energy sector through a balanced energy mix that comprises of wind energy at the 5th South Africa Investment Conference.