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Berkshire tropical park hopes to have UK’s first net zero rainforest

An educational visitor centre is hoping to build the UK’s first net zero structure housing a tropical rainforest. The Living Rainforest, in Hampstead Norreys, Berkshire, said it was planning a...

Trading, transmission key factors in a liberalised South African electricity market

With the liberalisation of the South African electricity market, energy trading will become increasingly important. So highlighted Investec Project Finance Director Franca...

A village girl’s journey into the world of solar

From the rural Eastern Cape in South Africa, Vuyolwethu Matiwane’s journey into the world of renewable energy began with her family’s use of a small solar PV panel, a battery and a glimmer...

Offshore wind energy offers value to energy mix

Offshore wind energy has significant potential to provide a consistent source of renewable energy and create jobs in South Africa. While there are challenges to overcome, such...

Chanda Nxumalo makes history as she leads SAPVIA

Renewable industry body the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has elected Chanda Nxumalo, a director of Harmattan Renewables, as chairperson. With her election, SAPVIA says...

Blockchain to play crucial role in switch to renewables

Blockchain technology is expected to play an essential role in the transition towards distributed, digitised and decentralised power systems. So said Chanda Nxumalo, director at Harmattan Renewables...

New leadership at solar association

The Solar PV Association (SAPVIA) is stepping forward into a new decade of solar with its new CEO and a changing of the guard with the election of its new Chairperson.  Together they will work to...

Chanda Nxumalo makes history as she leads SAPVIA

Renewable industry body the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has elected Chanda Nxumalo, a director of Harmattan Renewables, as chairperson. With her election, SAPVIA says...

Documents

Renewable energy in South Africa by Chanda Nxumalo

ear Published 2022 Business unit: Special Projects Resource type: Discussion papers File type: Microsoft Powerpoint Theme(s): Economic Development, Energy, Local Government...

Events

GTAC Public Economics School 2022 Day 1: Welcome, opening remarks and key note address

Keynote address by Chanda Nxumalo, Chair of the renewable Industry body: The SA Photovoltaic Industry (SAPVIA) Keynote Address and Discussion: An overview of the renewable energy landscape in South...

webinars

Webinar: Generation asset performance monitoring, reporting and PPA compliance

You, your colleagues, friends and all interested persons are cordially invited to attend a webinar entitled:  Generation asset performance monitoring, reporting and PPA compliance Hosted...

Livestream: AWEaP webinar showcasing South Africa & Namibia

Building an inclusive energy sector for a sustainable tomorrow WATCH HERE...

Operating Projects: Asset Management, Operations & Maintenance Live Webinar

SAPVIA and SAWEA, in partnership with BEPA, IPPO and REEF(SA) present the final webinar of the seven-part series of workshops to address key areas that aspiring developers need to understand. As the...

The Fundamentals of RE Project Development Live Webinar

SAPVIA and SAWEA, in partnership with BEPA, IPPO and REEF(SA) present the fifth webinar as part of the seven-part series of workshops to address key areas that aspiring developers need to understand...

2nd session of the Power and Mining Digital Dialogues: Exploring Tech

Expanding on the theme of energy, session 2 includes some of the other considerations mines need to take when it comes to energy security. Find out from our panels of industry experts as we discuss...

The potential of Solar & Storage in Sub Saharan Africa

This webinar, organised by SolarPower Europe and supported by GET.invest, – a European programme supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Austria – aims to gather African...

interviews

Chanda Nxumalo, Director of Harmattan Renewables, speaks with ESI Africa at Windaba 2022

Chanda elaborates on the main messages from the keynote address on Day 1 and highlights unique logistical considerations when developing a wind farm. She also shares advice to any women wanting to...

NEWZROOM AFRIKA DISCUSSION: Solutions to fix the country’s electricity outages.

The debate about how to fix the country’s electricity outages continues to rage, despite President Ramaphosa’s recent announcements encouraging independent production of electricity...

Welcome Chanda Nxumalo to the Exxaro Board

Chanda Nxumalo joins Exxaro as one of our newest board members. Her wealth of experience, insights, passion and knowledge on sustainable energy will help us achieve our strategic goals. WATCH THE...

Only5mins! – ‘We are in desperate need of power’

Chanda Nxumalo, the chairperson of the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA), speaks with pv magazine about the prospects of the South African energy market, its new regulations and...

Women Bid For Battery Energy Capacity

During Women’s Month, Power FM hosted our Managing Director, Chanda Nxumalo, to unpack the energy landscape in South Africa. Chanda was in discussions with women in energy, to share their...

DPE requests renewable energy proposals for emergency procurement

Chanda Nxumalo – Spokesperson, Sapvia: we believe there a lot of developers and IPPs who have projects that are ready and willing to participate in the process. ito finance, banks in gen in SA are...