South Africans’ backup power systems could become giant virtual power plants – if regulators clear the way

Billions are flowing into South Africa’s green economy. But are local manufacturers, workers and communities truly benefiting?

A judge has ordered the department of mineral and petroleum resources to release the full record of its decision to award renewables contracts to 18 firms

In a high court challenge, the government and independent power producers are accused of flouting localisation laws

The SalTuba Cooperative is a flagship example of socially-owned renewable energy, and a model for energy democracy

Whisper it quietly, but South Africa has now kept the demon of load-shedding at bay for nearly five months. It has, however, come at a cost, the extent of which may only become…