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Evwind, Other renewables

Abengoa begins construction on two CSP plants awarded by the South Africa DoE

Khi Solar One and KaXu Solar One, will be the first concentrating solar power (CSP) plants in South Africa and will use advanced technology specifically developed for the country’s needs. Abengoa, the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors, announced today that it has begun construction … Continue reading Abengoa begins construction on two CSP plants awarded by the South Africa DoE →

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Other renewables, Wind Energy

South Africa Seeks New Bids for 3,200 Megawatts of Green Energy

The government is targeting 1,470 megawatts from onshore wind projects, 400 megawatts from concentrated solar power and 1,075 megawatts from solar photovoltaic projects, Energy Minister Dipuo Peters said. A total of 1 470 MW had been allocated for onshore wind, 400 MW for CSP, 1 075 MW for solar PV projects, 47.5 MW for biomass, … Continue reading South Africa Seeks New Bids for 3,200 Megawatts of Green Energy →

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Other renewables

OPIC Approves $250 Million for 60MW Solar Power Project in South Africa

The project came about in response to the new Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Program (REIPP), a South African government initiative that aims to increase investment in renewable energy production, especially solar power, with a goal of having 3725MW online by 2016. By involving two local firms as co-sponsors along with its U.S. investors, the … Continue reading OPIC Approves $250 Million for 60MW Solar Power Project in South Africa →

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Other renewables

Concentrated Solar Power: One of Most Promising Large-Scale Renewable Energy Technologies in SA

Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) on its own is probably the most promising of large-scale renewable energy technologies in South Africa, says Kadri Nassiep, CEO of the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI). Mr Nassiep is a headline speaker at the upcoming Clean Power Africa conference and exhibition in Cape Town in September, where he … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power: One of Most Promising Large-Scale Renewable Energy Technologies in SA →

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Wind Energy

Concentrated Solar Power in South Africa

Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) on its own is probably the most promising of large-scale renewable energy technologies in South Africa, says Kadri Nassiep, CEO of the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI). Mr Nassiep is a headline speaker at the upcoming Solar Energy Africa as part of the Clean Power Africa conference and exhibition … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power in South Africa →

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Other renewables

Substantial storage for Bokpoort Concentrating Solar Power project in South Africa

The final 50 MW of the 200 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) allocation according to South Africa’s current renewable energy independent procurement programme was awarded to a joint venture between Saudi Arabian developer of power and water projects, ACWA Power International, and South African developer Solafrica. The Bokpoort Concentrating Solar Power project has selected parabolic … Continue reading Substantial storage for Bokpoort Concentrating Solar Power project in South Africa →

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