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As South Africa accelerates its transition to renewable energy—with an estimated R150-billion investment pipeline across solar PV and wind projects by 2030—NOA Group has announced financial close on its first wholly owned large-scale wind energy project, the 94.5 MW Wind Garden, located near Makhanda in the Eastern Cape.

"As we observed Freedom Month, we were reminded that political liberation and energy accessibility are deeply intertwined. Just as freedom empowers individuals and communities, access to reliable, clean energy unlocks socio-economic opportunities and fosters genuine energy independence for all South Africans."

Three students from within the local communities surrounding Cookhouse, Eastern Cape, have been awarded full scholarships for the 2025 academic year. Funded through the Cookhouse Wind Farm Scholarship Programme, which has been supporting local youth since its launch in 2015, the scholarship funds tertiary education for youth in fields crucial to the country’s economic development.

SAWEA acknowledges the initiation of a tariff review on renewable energy components by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC), as gazetted in General Notice 3142 of 2025.

With unemployment rates among youth and women remaining high in Noupoort, investing in skills development is crucial for economic empowerment. Recognising this need, a three-day training programme tailored for women and youth in the construction industry was hosted recently. This initiative marks the first of many scheduled for this year, aimed at uplifting and equipping aspiring entrepreneurs and ...

In response to South Africa’s increasing demand for reliable and cost-effective renewable energy, Nordex Energy South Africa has confirmed the market readiness of its most powerful onshore wind turbine to date: the N175/6.X. This follows the Nordex Group’s successful installation of the turbine on its in-house developed hybrid concrete-steel tower in Santow, Germany, earlier this year.

Access to quality healthcare is important for every community. In recognition of this, five local health clinics in the NamaKhoi Local Municipality have received infrastructure support to help improve healthcare services for residents. This initiative, funded by Kangnas Wind Farm, is part of a broader Socio-Economic Development Programme that prioritises the health and well-being of the community ...

Access to clean, safe healthcare facilities is vital for community well-being. To improve hygiene and infection control, the Loeriesfontein Community Health Centre (CHC) has replaced its old carpets with durable, hypoallergenic tiles, creating a cleaner and healthier environment.

South Africa’s first self-build Main Transmission Substation (MTS), by an Independent Power Producer (IPP), has been completed and energised on 5 April 2025. The Koruson 400/132 kV MTS outside Noupoort in the Northern Cape, has been designed and constructed to connect 1.5 GW of renewable energy to the national grid.

"As we conclude the first quarter of 2025, the return of load-shedding served as a stark reminder of the critical need to accelerate the integration of renewable energy into South Africa's energy mix."