South African mining companies are likely to embark on renewable energy projects worth $3.8 billion in the near future to take advantage of the South African government’s landmark decision in 2021 to increase the licensing threshold for embedded generation projects from 1 MW to 100 MW. This outlay would encompass up to 3,900 MW of wind, Read More
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) granted earlier this month two licenses for solar PV plants to Zimplats, the Zimbabwean unit of Impala Platinum. Zimplats is now cleared to construct, own, operate and maintain a 105 MW solar photovoltaic power plant at Ngezi Mine in Mhondoro in Zimbabwe's Mashonaland West Province. The other licence is for Read More
Mining operators across Africa are facing severe energy shortages and price hikes and are now actively exploring new solutions, including renewables, to power off-grid and grid-connected operations. In this environment, the relevancy and urgency for mining and renewables decision-makers to meet and understand the potential for addressing mining’s power crisis in Africa cannot be understated. Energy Read More
