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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.

To address food insecurity and promote self-sufficiency, the Loeriesfontein community has launched a Household Food Garden Pilot Project. This transformative community-based initiative, funded by Loeriesfontein and Khobab Wind Farms, is equipping 27 local residents with the skills and resources to grow their own nutritious food while gaining valuable agri-entrepreneurship training.

In celebration of Global Wind Day, Grade 3 and 4 learners from three local schools in the Witzenberg area took part in an interactive and engaging event designed to spark curiosity about renewable energy. Through hands-on activities and fun-filled learning, the young participants were introduced to the basics of wind power and the important role wind farms play in creating a cleaner, more ...

SAWEA is driving wind energy development in Southern Africa to support a just energy transition, tackle grid challenges, and boost investment. As the official partner of the Africa Energy Forum, it promotes collaboration, policy reform, and innovation to unlock over 10GW of new wind power and strengthen regional energy security.

Recognising the critical role of wind energy in building sustainable and resilient communities, the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) commemorates Global Wind Day by acknowledging a decade of remarkable progress and the limitless potential of wind power to decarbonise South Africa’s economy. Wind energy is driving green industrialisation, creating jobs, and promoting inclusive ...

CAPE TOWN, 12 JUNE 2025: South Africa’s wind sector, with 3.8 GW already on the grid and 53 GW in development, is strengthening its role in the energy transition. Today, the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) was launched at the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town. SAWEA, a key contributor, joined other stakeholders in signing the pledge, led by Deputy Minister Samantha Graham ...

Nearly 50 individuals from Loeriesfontein have benefited from the Learner’s and Driver’s License Programme to date, with the second cohort successfully passing their driver’s license tests, marking the completion of the initiative’s second phase.