SMME Support as of July 2020 SMME Support as of July 2020 What the Renewable Energy (IPP) Projects have contributed to the Small Medium Micro Enterprises in South Africa SuperUser Account / Wednesday, October 21, 2020 0 5684 Article rating: 4.0 The purpose of this presentation is to provide the information on what the Renewable Energy (IPP) Projects have contributed to the Small Medium Micro Enterprises in South Africa. Read more
AFRICOAST ENERGY LAUNCHED AFRICOAST ENERGY LAUNCHED SuperUser Account / Monday, April 13, 2015 0 59981 Article rating: 3.5 FOLLOWING significant growth in the renewable energy business, AfriCoast Engineers SA has developed a sister company to exapnd its vision. Read more
AFRICOAST ENGINEERS SA ESTABLISHES RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANY AFRICOAST ENGINEERS SA ESTABLISHES RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANY SuperUser Account / Thursday, February 12, 2015 0 56797 Article rating: 4.0 Renewable energy engineering firm AfiCoast Engineers SA has announced that a new company, AfriCoast Energy, will now be responsible for all future renewable energy projects - particulary wind and solar - while it will also play a key role in guiding AfriCoast Engineers' current basket of renewable energy projects. Read more
Opinion: The African grid of the future – smart, connected, resilient SuperUser Account / Friday, December 5, 2025 0 1 Article rating: No rating In this article, GE Vernova grid solutions chief strategy and growth officer for the Middle East and Africa Bernard Dagher writes that meeting Africa’s rising electricity demand will require a significant expansion of generation and transmission infrastructure and that digitisation could play a role in delivering cost savings and efficiency improvements. The continent is projected to increase electricity generation from 939 TWh in 2024 to 1 446 TWh in 2035 – an increase of 54% in less than a decade (IEA World Energy Outlook 2025). Delivering this capacity to consumers requires a substantial commitment to grid infrastructure development. This development goes beyond traditional transmission and distribution lines; it involves creating a grid prepared for a world that is decarbonising and electrifying. Read more
New battery manufacturing body wants local-content designated in large industrial and utility ... SuperUser Account / Friday, December 5, 2025 0 1 Article rating: No rating Six local lithium battery and inverter manufacturers have joined forces to form the South African Battery Manufacturers Association (SABMA) in an effort to raise awareness of the country’s energy storage prowess and champion South Africa as a global production hub. Formed officially in October by Balancell, BlueNova Energy, Creslow Energy Solutions, Freedom Won, maxwell+spark and Solar MD, SABMA aims to promote the growth of the domestic manufacturing sector and advocate for industry-friendly trade and industrial policy. Read more
ACTOM unveils revitalised transformer factory in Pretoria SuperUser Account / Friday, December 5, 2025 0 1 Article rating: No rating Electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM has unveiled a revitalised transformer production and testing facility in Pretoria. The 40 000 m2 site previously served as a factory for Powertech Transformers’ SGB-SMIT Power Matla subsidiary, which entered into business rescue in September 2023 owing to financial distress. Read more
Infrastructure focus could spark long-awaited construction revival but obstacles persist SuperUser Account / Friday, December 5, 2025 0 19 Article rating: No rating South Africa’s construction and infrastructure sector enters 2026 with a rare window of opportunity. The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in October, sets out a decisive, albeit fragile, pivot towards rebuilding the country’s economic base by shifting the composition of public spending away from consumption and towards capital investment. The National Treasury’s insistence on restoring fiscal discipline is paired with an equally strong ... Read more
Sappi, UPM propose combining their European graphic paper businesses SuperUser Account / Thursday, December 4, 2025 0 19 Article rating: No rating Paper and pulp manufacturer Sappi and Finland-based material solutions company UPM-Kymmene Corporation have signed a nonbinding letter of intent to combine their European graphic paper businesses into a non-listed, independent 50:50 joint venture (JV). By consolidating the assets, the JV aims to deliver at least €100-million in yearly synergies, strengthen supply security for customers and improve industry resilience. Read more