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I have the start of a starter pack here, but did this a few weeks back, so quite out of date I'd imagine

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Volkswagen Group Africa adds 3MW of solar power to Kariega plant - Green Building Africa Volkswagen Group Africa has added an additional 3 megawatt (MW) solar power to its grid, bringing the total output of renewable energy to 5.9 MW. The

Volkswagen has added an additional 3MW of solar power to its Kariega plant in the Eastern Cape bringing the total to 5.9MW

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The role of batteries in the energy transition: A key to the future? How batteries revolutionise the energy sector

How batteries revolutionise the energy sector.

My piece in Medium.

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South Africa announces R4.7-billion grid-scale battery projects - TechCentral South Africa has secured 360MW/1 440MWh of storage capacity under the country’s first grid-scale bid window.

South Africa has secured 360MW/1 440MWh of storage capacity under the country’s first grid-scale bid window.

Rockefeller Foundation Advances African-Led Energy Transition Solutions at COP29

The Rockefeller Foundation has announced $US10.9 million to advance African-led clean energy solutions.

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Trump Forces Colombia to Mull China for $40 Billion Climate Plan Colombia is hurrying to land a deal with the US that would unlock the first tranches of cash for a $40 billion climate investment plan before Donald Trump takes office. If that push fails, then China ...

Colombia has a big, ambitious plan to move away from dependency on fossil-fuel exports. It needs US money to get going, and environment minister is headed to Washington before Trump is in power. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

The National Business Initiative, with the support of GreenCape, has launched "The Business Decision-Makers Guide to Renewable Energy in South Africa", with insights into renewable energy options, case studies, and policies. #SouthAfrica #RenewableEnergy

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World’s most powerful onshore wind turbine turns on Machine can power 160,000 households with blades that are each comfortably longer than a football pitch

The world’s most powerful onshore wind turbine with a capacity of 15MW has been commissioned in China by manufacturer Sany

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Cape Town has published its draft 'walking and cycling' strategy. It's open for public comment:
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B2Gold Otjikoto Mine | 10 MW Solar Solution SPS is leading the development and funding of a N$200 million investment in a 10MW solar plant, which will generate approximately 26 360 MWh of clean renewable energy per year.

The first wheeling project implemented under NamPower’s Modified Single Buyer (MSB) framework is now 70% complete #Namibia #SolarPV #ProjectNews

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OPINION | Community Ownership – strengthening this cornerstone of SA’s Just Energy Transition - Inspire Real community ownership is a cornerstone in South Africa’s Just Energy Transition, enabling transformation of community empowerment and agency in the impoverished and oft-forgotten rural parts of our...

For a Just Energy Transition, community trusts must shift from mere compliance to true empowerment. Community ownership can't be a side issue—it must be central to just energy policies, ensuring local voices drive the transition. 🌍⚡ #JustEnergyTransition

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Nordex South Africa has cast the first of 1 425 concrete keystones for wind turbine towers to be used at Enel's Impofu wind farm cluster in the Eastern Cape. The manufacturing facility is in Humansdorp in the Kouga Municipality #windtowers #localmanufacturing #justenergytransition

COP29: Eskom tells climate conference of plan for going green SA’s single biggest emitter has set up a new office to guide its shift towards cleaner energy sources

Lessons from Komati: 'Don’t shut down before social and recovery measures are in place,' says Eskom. Build renewable infrastructure — solar, wind, and battery storage — ahead of plant decommissioning to avoid past mistakes. 🌱⚡ #RenewableEnergy #JustTransition

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Put your money where your (morals) are — where South Africa’s top five banks rank in climate policy A new report from Just Share evaluates the climate commitments of South Africa’s largest banks — Absa, FirstRand, Investec, Nedbank, and Standard Bank — revealing concerning gaps in climate risk manag...

South Africa's top 5 banks have pledged climate action, but a new Just Share report reveals their efforts fall short of limiting global warming to the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target. Actions speak louder than words. 🌍 #ClimateAction #ParisAgreement

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Call me crazy, but it appears this platform could quickly rival peak twitter for critical mass of engaged experts. Already seeing lots of experts who never joined twitter/X showing up here. #EnergySky

Octopus Energy now lets homes donate their excess solar to those who need it

https://theprogressplaybook.com/2024/10/27/octopus-energy-lets-homes-donate-their-excess-solar-output-to-those-who-need-it/

Anyone else scroll #EnergySky for the first time and immediately notice a predominantly male space? Women in energy, I see you, and let's fly loudly and proudly in these skies 🔌💡

Looks like Energy Twitter is mostly moving here!

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