G3 Citrus Estates adds significant solar power upgrade

Citrus producer G3 Citrus Estates, in Weipe, Limpopo, has added 812 kW of solar PV and 2.28 MWh of battery storage to its existing solar-powered renewable electricity system, with commissioning set for the end of February. The Venetia diamond mine, established in 1992, spurred infrastructure development that caused the citrus industry in Weipe to thrive, with farmers capitalising on the region’s ideal climate and State-owned utility Eskom’s high-voltage powerline and Pontdrift substation to cultivate high-quality vegetables and export citrus.
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Nersa approves 12.74% tariff hike for April 1, as Eskom reports R16bn interim profit

The Energy Regulator, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa’s) highest decision-making body, has granted Eskom a 12.74% tariff increase for implementation on April 1. The announcement coincided with the release of interim results by Eskom for the period to September 30, 2023. These showed that the utility made a profit of R16-billion in the first six months, a period that coincided with the high-demand and high-tariff winter months.
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MMC signs deal to get 70% of its power from NOA’s renewable sources

Manganese producer and exporter Manganese Metal Company (MMC) has entered into an energy supply agreement with integrated energy utility NOA Group to secure an estimated 70% of its electricity from renewable sources. The deal will leverage NOA’s portfolio of wind and solar PV facilities with a combined capacity of 86 MW.
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Suiso’s R31.5bn coal-to-fertiliser, methanol project passes BFS stage

The bankable feasibility study (BFS) for blue ammonia producer Suiso’s R31.5-billion coal-to-fertiliser and methanol project in Kriel, Mpumalanga, was completed earlier this month. The study was carried out through engineering services firm Wuhuan Engineering. With the BFS complete, basic engineering for the project will start in February, to be followed by the start of construction next year. The plant is slated to be fully operational and fired up in 2029.
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South Africa moving in the right direction in transmission infrastructure rollout, but …

South Africa’s grid transmission infrastructure is constrained, and it is critical that this be dealt with to support the country’s goal of increasing its energy supply and diversifying its energy mix, while contributing to socioeconomic development. This was highlighted by speakers during Creamer Media’s Energy Outlook 2025 webinar: “Accelerating Investment in South Africa’s Transmission Network”, held on January 29.
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