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Ramaphosa said the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan has attracted about R250 billion in international pledges for large-scale manufacturing, infrastructure and skills development.

South Africa advances just energy transition despite US withdrawal

Collective pledges for the country’s transition, including commitments from multilateral development banks, stands at $13.7 billion

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read
UKZN’s ambition to become South Africa’s first predominantly renewable-powered university is taking shape through a new high tech project

University of KwaZulu-Natal aims to run on mini solar power stations

The university’s ambition to become South Africa’s first predominantly renewable-powered university is taking shape through a new high tech project

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Green hydrogen is hydrogen gas made from renewable energy sources such as solar or wind power. (File photo)

The road to a green hydrogen economy in Africa

European nations are scrambling for Africa’s green hydrogen, striking deals to tap into the continent’s vast wind and solar potential for export

  • Des Erasmus
7 min read
The promise of $300 billion by 2035 is not only insufficient; it’s a betrayal of the principles of climate justice. (Guillem Sartorio/Getty Images)

Renewable energy sector doesn’t provide long-term job security

Most jobs are for the installation period only, and are therefore temporary

  • Des Erasmus
5 min read
Critical mineral: South Africa ranks as the third-largest global producer of vanadium. Photo © Bushveld Minerals

Running on empty: Mpumalanga’s energy transition needs juice

Despite its resources and capacity for green energy storage, the province at the heart of the energy transition reaps minimal benefits due to an export-heavy focus

  • Des Erasmus
9 min read