Initiative boosts renewable energy, efficiency

The electricity minus carbon dioxide, or e-co2 (pronounced eco-two), green energy benefit scheme, introduced by real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties, is driving a shift towards renewable energy and improved energy efficiency in South Africa’s real estate sector, says Growthpoint corporate advisory head Werner van Antwerpen. The eco-two initiative provides tenants with direct access to green energy, helping them achieve sustainability goals while enjoying cost savings.
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Firm lauds government’s reducing hurdles for less sensitive projects

Global mining consultancy SRK Consulting lauds the significant efforts aimed at reducing the environmental hurdles for lower sensitivity renewable-energy projects. In a significant move to support the development of renewable energy, South Africa last month adopted new norms to simplify and speed up the authorisation process for solar PV facilities and battery energy storage systems (BESS).  
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National programme endorses adoption of sustainable practices

National industry support programme The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) emphasises that more concerted efforts must be taken to help industries become more resource-efficient, environmentally responsible and competitive in the global market. It stresses the importance of promoting resource efficiency and cleaner production practices that minimise resource use, reduce waste and lower emissions in industrial processes.
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PGE reaches financial close of 100 MW solar plant for Glencore Merafe’s ferrochrome smelters

Independent power producer Pele Green Energy (PGE) has reached financial close of the 100 MW Sonvanger solar PV power plant that will provide clean, reliable and sustainable for the Glencore Merafe Venture’s ferrochrome smelters in the Free State province. PGE is the lead sponsor of the Sonvanger plant, which is is located 4 km southwest of Theunissen in the Masilonyana local municipality.
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