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EDF Renewables and EDF Group International Division have combined their expertise to form EDF power solutions. This strategic move consolidates international capabilities under a single entity globally, strengthening the company’s ability to deliver integrated low carbon and renewable energy solutions across the board.

As part of its commitment to skills development and youth employment, Nordex Energy South Africa has inducted a new group of interns into its national wind power internship programme. This follows the successful completion and full absorption of all participants from the inaugural intake, each of whom has been permanently employed by the company.

In a collaborative effort to promote food security and sustainable agriculture in the Noupoort community, ten local subsistence farmers have been equipped with essential gardening starter packs to support the establishment and upkeep of household food gardens.

Two young women from Loeriesfontein, Marshe Strauss (23) and Kezia Souw (26), are gaining valuable hands-on experience as part of a team of cabling technicians working on a large-scale cable replacement campaign. Through this opportunity, they are developing practical skills in turbine operations and taking important steps in building their careers in the renewable energy field.

South Africa’s wind energy sector is experiencing significant growth, with over 53 GW of projects in development—a 60% increase since 2023. Windaba 2025, hosted by SAWEA from 21–23 October at the CTICC, will focus on unlocking grid capacity and accelerating wind investment under the theme “Break the Gridlock! Wire for Growth!” The conference will bring together government, industry, and civil ...

"As we reach the midpoint of 2025, it is clear that South Africa’s energy transition is gaining momentum—and wind energy stands at the forefront of this transition. The past six months have delivered a wave of policy and regulatory developments that are reshaping the energy landscape, creating a clearer path toward a reliable, inclusive, and low-carbon power system."

Learners from schools in the Springbok and surrounding communities of the Northern Cape took part in the Global Wind Day Schools Competition, which used a hands-on approach to turn abstract science and environmental concepts into practical real-world skills.

Youth in the Northern Cape community of Noupoort are being supported by a dedicated entrepreneurship programme, which recently brought together 15 aspiring young businesspeople for hands-on training and business education. Funded by Noupoort Wind Farm in partnership with Business E-Zone, the initiative provided practical training in business development and renewable energy, laying the groundwork ...

A group of three local high school learners have been recognized for their artistic talents, after participating in a logo design competition in Makhanda. These talented Grade 10 students had the opportunity to contribute to the visual identity of Wind Garden, one of the Eastern Cape’s newest wind energy projects, currently under construction in the area.

In celebration of Youth Day 2025, thirteen young learners from Namaqualand area, currently enrolled in a local Project Management Learnership programme, visited a local old-age home in Bergsig. Supported by Kangnas Wind Farm, this visit was designed to bridge the gap between generations, fostering connection, compassion, and community between the youth and elders.