South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA)

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South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA)

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) is a not-for-profit industry body representing the united voice of wind energy in South Africa. Established in 1998, the association has played a central role in advocating for the advancement of sustainable energy practices and policies, supporting the development of a resilient and competitive wind energy sector. SAWEA represents members across the full wind power value chain, including developers, manufacturers, service providers, investors and professional services. As a member-driven association, it brings together local and international expertise to support the responsible growth of the industry and to align sector development with South Africa’s broader energy and economic objectives.

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Mining & Minerals

Sierra Leone critical minerals strategy sets the terms for processing at home

Freetown launched a five-year plan in May covering lithium, graphite, cobalt and rare earths, as mineral exports climbed to $1.3 billion. Julius Daniel Mattai, who chairs the African Diamond Producers Association this year, wants African governments negotiating as a bloc rather than one at a time.

Sustainable Energy

Nigeria industrial solar reaches 200MW as a steel plant breaks ground in Niger State

Niger State has broken ground on 200MW for a steel complex, SEN'EAU has inaugurated 21MW in Senegal, and distributed systems now make up 44 per cent of new African capacity.

Nigeria power sector privatisation moves into its monitoring phase

he National Council on Privatisation has approved performance agreements covering Afam Power and Afam III Fast Power, six years after the assets were sold. The Bureau of Public Enterprises can now hold the buyer to the operating targets it committed to, and the transmission company has been separated into two entities.

Zimbabwe power generation set to add 1,365MW by December

ZESA puts private construction in progress at 635MW, with a further 730MW closing its financing. The utility is targeting an end to imports and load shedding by the close of next year, on a system where dependable capacity has run below peak demand.

Tech & Power Generation

Africa nuclear power advances as small reactors suit smaller grids

Africa nuclear power is on the rise, with Egypt and Rwanda leading the way in adopting advanced reactor technology.

Mining & Minerals

Exxaro plans a 100MW battery and a second phase at its Lephalale solar plant

Exxaro will add a 100MW battery and a second phase at Lephalale, as Cennergi targets almost 1,000MW of renewables by the end of 2027 and 1,600MW by 2030.

Mozambique rural electrification programme is built to taper its own subsidy

A seven-year Green Climate Fund programme will reach 225,000 people in Mozambique through competitively procured solar mini-grids and results-based payments for productive-use equipment.

Powering Africa’s Energy Future Requires Better Talent Systems

Africa's energy sector needs hundreds of thousands more engineers, financiers and project managers. It also needs better ways to reach the experienced professionals already available. Zandile Hlatywayo of Allied Talent Partners on why a network of 12,000 independent specialists matters as much as the long-term pipeline.