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Southern African Alternative Energy Association The Southern African Alternative Energy Association (SAAEA) represents and actively promotes Renewable Alternative Energy Solutions in our region.

Why choosing the right EPC partner is crucial for South Africa's renewable energy transition
30/04/2026

Why choosing the right EPC partner is crucial for South Africa's renewable energy transition

As South Africa’s renewable energy market finds its footing amid electricity supply instability and rising tariffs, businesses are increasingly investing in private energy infrastructure. This...

New solar rules in South Africa could end up in court
29/04/2026

New solar rules in South Africa could end up in court

The government is making it harder for South Africans wanting to escape unreliable electricity supply and rocketing prices by going solar. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) argued that...

Eskom, South32 collaborate on renewable power for Hillside aluminium smelter
29/04/2026

Eskom, South32 collaborate on renewable power for Hillside aluminium smelter

April 28 (Reuters) – South Africa’s power utility Eskom and South32 are working on a renewable electricity plan for the Australian firm’s Hillside aluminium smelter, to take effect from 2031,...

Andre de Ruyter warns about dark days in South Africa
18/03/2026

Andre de Ruyter warns about dark days in South Africa

Former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter warned that South Africa could be plunged into darkness again if it does not urgently build new power stations. He argued that the developments in wind, solar, and...

Natura Energy Achieves Financial Close For 31 MW Solar Project At Parsons Power Park In Eastern Cape
06/03/2026

Natura Energy Achieves Financial Close For 31 MW Solar Project At Parsons Power Park In Eastern Cape

Natura Energy has achieved an important financial milestone for its new solar power project in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The company recently confirmed the financial close of Phase 1A of the...

Cape Town turning trash into electricity
06/03/2026

Cape Town turning trash into electricity

The Coastal Park landfill site in Cape Town is running a project to convert waste gas into electricity to power thousands of homes in the region. GroundUp journalist Jeffrey Abrahams visited the...

Big development in rooftop solar power in South Africa
05/03/2026

Big development in rooftop solar power in South Africa

At least one major solar power installer in South Africa has observed the industry increasingly trending towards adhesive, lightweight, and integrated solar PV solutions. Most rooftop solar panel...

Renewable Energy, WHY?
02/03/2026

Renewable Energy, WHY?

Renewable energy is reshaping global energy systems and redefining what is possible for economies and societies. It is available everywhere and has become one of the most cost-competitive sources of...

The South African city going it alone
01/03/2026

The South African city going it alone

The City of Cape Town has issued a tender for independent electricity traders and will begin the process of getting an electricity trading company to provide it with additional power as part of its...

Landmark private solar-battery hybrid project aims to enter into operation in 2028
01/03/2026

Landmark private solar-battery hybrid project aims to enter into operation in 2028

Alarge-scale hybrid solar and battery project, underpinned by a landmark 25-year private power purchase agreement (PPA) with Sasol and Air Liquide, has achieved financial close and is targeting to...

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