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The EnergyDRIVE initiative, an educational endeavour established by the renewable energy industry, arrived in the Eastern Cape Province after a weeklong journey through the Northern Cape.

Almost three weeks after the EnergyDrive departed from the Mother City, it has returned to the Western Cape, after visiting 21 schools across the three Cape provinces, with a final stop-over at Swartland Secondary School.

Three weeks into its 2023 route, the EnergyDRIVE initiative continues to make its way across the country’s green energy map, leaving a lasting impact on young minds, fostering enthusiasm for renewable energy and inspiring the next generation.

Working with local stakeholders, the Hantam Municipality and the Northern Cape Office of the Premier, the wind farms have commenced the process of supporting Loeriesfontein residents to receive improved access to government services.

Three high schools on the West Coast, namely Louwville High School, New Vredenburg High School and Weston Secondary School, have embarked on an exciting new three-year-long leadership programme. Designed to strengthen schools, the outcomes focus on improved discipline, enhanced school completion rates, and actively building the 21st-century skills and capabilities that the youth need to succeed in ...

Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm is proud to announce a conservation initiative aimed at safeguarding the endangered Black Harrier raptor, one of Southern Africa's scarcest endemic birds of prey. With a global population of about 1,000 mature breeding birds, the Black Harrier has faced a decline in recent years.

Access to local development funding, made available through a community stimulation programme has helped seven small businesses in Springbok, and the surrounding areas, in this round of funding to become more sustainable, expand their operations and even offer more employment opportunities to others.

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) is thrilled to introduce the Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP) 2024, marking its third consecutive year. SAWEA is now accepting applications for this exciting initiative, offering young professionals an opportunity to embark on a rewarding journey in the renewable energy sector.

The 2023 EnergyDRIVE, a renewable energy educational initiative, has begun its journey in the Northern Cape Province, a region at the epicentre of South Africa's renewable energy generation. The province boasts the largest share of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in wind, solar, and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), making it a strategic starting point for this year's program.

The custom-built EnergyDRIVE truck has kicked-off its 2023 tour of the country with the Green Youth Network (GYN) on board this year, demonstrating the key role that the youth play in combatting climate change.