In yet another step towards clearing the path for South Africa’s inaugural procurement of independent transmission projects (ITPs), draft regulations have been published for a 30-day public comment period. Their release follows a Ministerial determination by Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa opening the way for the procurement of the first phase of the ITPs, involving 1 164 km of 400 kV powerlines and 2 630 MVA of transformers across seven projects in three provinces.
Alternative investment funds and co-investment platforms manager and adviser Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management says it is seeing strong growth in renewable energy in South Africa and that it is aiming to grow its portfolio further. Westbrooke has closed its 2025 Westbrooke Renewable Energy Alternatives (Westbrooke Real) investment strategy, which invests in sustainable energy solutions.
Energy storage solutions provider SAJ is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, marking two decades of innovation and growth in the renewable energy sector. At Solar & Storage Live Africa 2025, held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, SAJ CEO Samil Ouyang reflected on the company’s journey and future vision. Since its founding, SAJ has been driven by a commitment to technological advancement and sustainable energy solutions. With a global footprint, the company’s close collaboration with international markets has shaped its approach to product development, ensuring tailored solutions for diverse energy needs.
Renewable-energy company EDF Renewables has commissioned South Africa’s first main transmission substation built by an independent power producer (IPP), in the Northern Cape. The Koruson 400/132 kV substation outside Noupoort has been designed and built to connect 1.5 GW of renewable energy to the national grid.
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