Entdecken Sie die faszinierenden Einblicke in den Solarenergieboom Südafrikas im Gespräch mit Volker Werth, Vertreter des BVMW-Büros in Südafrika. Wir untersuchen die Faktoren hinter dem Interesse, politischen Änderungen und Bemühungen, die Rolle der Solarenergie in der Energielandschaft des Landes zu stärken. Begleiten Sie uns, wenn wir die Marktlücke aufdecken und Möglichkeiten aufzeigen, die ausländischen Investoren…
Operating in 2023 has brought with it new, dynamic means of business, not only locally, but internationally. In the digital landscape we find ourselves in, South Africa has been able to not only witness but also engage. As access to technology grows and E-Commerce platforms grow in productivity, the convenience, variety and affordability offered by…
As technology continues to advance, various sectors are exploring innovative ways to revolutionise agriculture. In Sub-Saharan Africa specifically, agriculture plays a vital role in food security and economic development. Due to this, automated animal product harvesting could present a promising opportunity. The most popular animal products used in this region include milk, eggs, leather and…
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and the need for sustainable energy solutions, Sub-Saharan Africa has emerged as a region with immense potential for renewable energy, channeling energy creation from animal waste. With its abundant livestock population and the pressing need for reliable energy sources, harnessing the power of animal waste…
The African continent has seen tremendous growth in recent years, this is partially led by the digital revolution and the adoption of new technologies driving African Growth. As the continent’s digital landscape evolves, so does the way that local and foreign companies do business in Africa. Route-to-market strategies are therefore becoming increasingly critical for companies…
Sub-Saharan Africa holds a distinguished position in the eyes of the world. This unique land which is rich in resources, labour opportunities and entrepreneurial ideas is growing at an exponential rate which is not only increasing its capabilities but also, its profitability. From a business perspective, Africa can be seen as a promising and fruitful…
South Africa made local power history following an announcement of new tax Incentives from the Minister of Finance. The South African government will now be introducing this incentive to households that install new solar panels during the period of 1 March 2023 to 29 February 2024. The announcement calls for the reshuffling of the legislature…
With the world feeling the energy squeeze and all paths leading to renewable alternatives, “energy-preneurs” are seeking exciting and newer alternative energy styles in South Africa to support the local and international grids. Although sunlight takes the spotlight with solar energy being largely distributed around South Africa, there are a few alternative methods to consider…
January often comes with a boom in employment as companies have new budgets and business goals to achieve. Recent years have shown that the South African workforce is going back to basics. Companies are turning back to offering positions which have years of proven job security. Jobs which show previous, current and growing demand which…
Helium production – South Africa to become liquid helium producer After recent helium discoveries in the Free State province, the once largest gold mining complex in South Africa, the country is set to become one of just eight worldwide liquid helium producers. The Virginia Gas Project of domestic natural gas producer Renergen started construction in…
Gas industry South Africa – South Africa’s gas industry has undergone an increase in registered gas practitioners according to the South African Qualification and Certification Committee for Gas (SAQQC Gas) between March 2021 to March 2022. This is testament to the increased demand for gas operated products amongst South African consumers and the demand for…
Abolition of license requirements to build power plants of any size To combat the country’s energy crisis, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the lifting of private power generation thresholds, making it easier for private companies to build private power plants of any size and sell it to the national grid. The President is confident…
Europe South Africa relations in demand – Starting the second week of August 2022, Russian coal imports will be banned in the European Union, part of wide-ranging sanctions on Moscow. South Africa becoming Europe’s alternative to Russian coal as European countries are having to source coal from alternative supplying countries to that of Russia. This…
Renewable Energies South Africa – Battery storage projects South Africa’s public electricity utility Eskom is currently in talks with suppliers to provide around 1.4GWh of battery energy storage. On Thursday, 12th of May, it was revealed by Eskom during its State of the System briefing, that the tender for phase 1 of the BESS project…
(German version below) South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, announced that the country has initiated a green hydrogen project together with energy giant, Sasol and the Industrial Development Corporation. In his media address that took place on 24 May 2022, the president said that the project would receive support from the German government with the objective…
In June 2021, South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa’s private electricity production threshold was increased to combat the country’s electricity shortage. This was done by amending Schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation Act to increase the threshold for private power generation of licence holders from 1 MW to allow private 100 MW…
In May 2022, a few months after the beginning of his tenure, German chancellor Olaf Scholz concluded a trip to Africa, visiting strategic partners such as Senegal, Niger and South Africa. The discussions with the countries’ leaders mostly focussed on the future of the energy sector in Africa and Germany and the potential for collaboration…
Opportunities in the African Energy Sector are presented and discussed in this year’s Africa Energy Indaba Conference (AEI 2022). Managing Director Mr Volker Werth, together with the head of Swiss Business Hub Southern Africa, Mr Daniel Schneider attended day 1 of the 2022 Africa Energy Indaba Conference in Cape Town, South Africa.
South Africa is currently preparing for the transition to renewable energy. Coal companies can support the transition by supplying higher quality, responsibly produced coal. One of the companies discussing the possibilities is coal exporter Thungela.
Partner countries will provide USD 8.5 billion over the next years to support South Africa’s plans to become a low-carbon economy.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday, 10 June 2021, that South Africa’s private electricity production threshold increased from 1 MW to 100 MW to combat the country’s electricity shortage. The increase would be facilitated by an amendment to Schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation Act “within the next 60 days or sooner”.…
Nigeria’s Renewable Energy – A country with more than 200 million citizens yet it has been reported that the country’s average electricity consumption is only 150 kWh per capita – almost half the amount of what it’s peer countries in Western Africa are consuming who have a significantly lower population. With only 12 GW installed,…
Am 7. Mai kündigte das südafrikanische Ministerium für Bodenschätze und Energie (DMRE) an, dass die Entwicklung eines Fahrplans für ein nukleares Neubauprogramm bald beginnen werde, da die Prüfung möglicher “robuster Finanzierungsoptionen” bereits begonnen habe. Ziel des Landes ist es, bis 2024 insgesamt 2.500 MW an Atomstrom zu beschaffen. Die Ankündigung wurde von der Nuclear Industries…
Die Auswirkungen der Covid-19-Krise auf Unternehmen und Projekte im Bereich der erneuerbaren Energie beginnen sich zu materialisieren. Um bei der Bewältigung der Krise zu helfen, hat GET.invest ein Covid-19-Fenster geöffnet, um Unternehmen in Subsahara-Afrika fachkundige Beratung zu bieten und die Auswirkungen der Pandemie auf Unternehmen abzuschwächen. GET.invest ist ein europäisches Programm, das Investitionen in dezentralisierte…
Südafrikas neuestes Solarkraftwerk ist jetzt in Betrieb und versorgt 40 000 Haushalte mit Strom Südafrika hat einen weiteren Meilenstein erreicht, als der Energiekonzern Scatec Solar sein Solarkraftwerk erfolgreich fertig gestellt und an das nationale Stromnetz Südafrikas angeschlossen hat. Das Solarkraftwerk wird insgesamt 86 Megawatt (MW) an Solarenergie beitragen, die voraussichtlich 217 GWh erzeugen und jährlich…
Renewable energies in South Africa – a growth market South Africa has enormous potential for the use of renewable energies. Especially the solar energy and wind energy sectors are growth markets. According to South Africa’s Integrated Resource Plan, the country’s total power generation capacity will increase to 77,834 megawatts by 2030 – with the majority…
