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What the Renewable Energy (IPP) Projects have contributed to the Small Medium Micro Enterprises in South Africa

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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.

AFRICOAST ENGINEERS SA ESTABLISHES RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANY

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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.
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New electricity solution being advanced for South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium

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A new, long-term electricity solution for South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium Smelter in KwaZulu Natal has been advanced, which marks a crucial step towards supporting the future of one of Southern Africa's most important industrial businesses. Hillside, which supports a total of 3 650 direct and indirect jobs and contributes to an estimated 29 000 jobs across the economy, plays a key role in supplying aluminium to South Africa’s domestic downstream industry.

Sasol optimistic of market demand for Natref’s premium SAF and renewable diesel

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Energy and chemicals group Sasol, which recently secured product-sustainability certification for jet fuel and diesel produced from used cooking oil and vegetable oils at its Natref refinery, says any potential ramp-up to 200-million litres, or beyond, will now depend on market demand. Business building, strategy and technology executive VP Sarushen Pillay tells Engineering News that an onsite audit by TÜV SÜD confirmed that Natref is able to produce products classifiable as a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel in line with International Sustainability and Carbon Certification, or ISCC+.

South Africa withdraws AI policy due to fake AI-generated sources

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South Africa has withdrawn its first draft national AI policy after revelations that it contained fictitious sources in its reference list which appeared to have been AI-generated. "The most plausible explanation is that AI-generated citations were included without proper verification. This should not have happened," Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi said.

South Africa plans exchange control revamp to attract billions in investment

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South Africa has proposed a sweeping overhaul of its decades-old rules governing money flows, including tightening its control on crypto assets, seeking to bolster its position as a financial hub for Africa and attract more investor capital. The finance ministry's proposals include raising discretionary offshore allowances for individuals, regulating crypto assets and easing capital-flow restrictions.

Ramokgopa welcomes inauguration of Envusa's R15bn Koruson 2 cluster of renewables projects

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Envusa Energy – a joint venture between diversified miner Anglo American and EDF Renewables – has inaugurated its flagship 520 MW Koruson 2 (K2) cluster of renewable energy projects in the Eastern Cape. Electricity and Energy Minister Kgotsientsho Ramokgopa told attendees at the official inauguration ceremony on April 24 that this reflected government's goal of growing private sector investment in the country.
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