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An Oxpeckers #PowerTracker analysis of 65 renewable energy projects finds construction jobs fall by close to 90% once facilities become operational, with only about 16 561 of 130 877 construction jobs converting to permanent roles. Mulilo's Longyuan De Aar 2 North wind farm, for example, supports about 45 permanent jobs after construction, illustrating the small workforce required to operate a modern wind facility, while the National Union of Mineworkers warns that renewable technologies are less job-intensive than coal during operation.
Localisation seen as key to unlocking wind sector employment potentialThe South African Wind Energy Association says localisation, manufacturing and skills development will determine whether the energy transition delivers sustainable jobs and industries rather than electricity alone. The association notes South Africa's wind sector has generated more than 74 000 GWh of clean electricity, contributing about 62% of renewable generation, and says the draft Integrated Resource Plan's target of approximately 43 GW of wind by 2042 could support 25 000 to 30 000 jobs by 2030, provided policy certainty attracts manufacturing investment.
BW5 projects reach commercial operation amid local-content scrutinyEDF Renewables' 420 MW Koruson 1 cluster was commissioned in February 2026, while Red Rocket Energy's Brandvalley and Rietkloof wind farms reached commercial operation in April 2025, as the High Court in May 2026 ordered release of Bid Window 5 and 6 tender documents amid allegations of non-compliant local-content claims.
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ENGIE, Orascom Construction and Aeolus plan to develop a 900 MW onshore wind farm in the Gulf of Suez.
Impressive renewable-energy advances were graphically displayed by coal major Exxaro during its Capital Day on Monday, June 22. The first was a wind turbine involving 600 m3 of concrete in a 25 m...
The broader South African wind energy sector will need to up its employment by between 300% and 400% by 2042 if it is to keep pace with the proposed expansion of wind energy in the country, says...
In May this year, the High Court ordered the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy to release tender documentation linked to BW 5 and 6 of the REIPPPP to local Solar PV module...
South African specialist engineering company serving the renewable-energy sector Ikamvalethu Engineering Solutions (IES) has launched its certified lifting machinery entity (LME) capability in...
By: Talent Duma - Policy Advisor at the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) and PhD Candidate. The launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) marks a decisive break...
Egypt was opting big time for solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, to both expand and diversify its energy matrix, UK-based data analysis and intelligence company GlobalData has highlighted, in its most...
Independent renewable energy developer Dimsum Energy has entered into a strategic partnership with global renewable energy company Goldwind Africa to develop Energy Fields, a large-scale portfolio...
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) remains optimistic about prospects for ongoing growth in South Africa, stating in its newly released ‘Global Wind Report 2026’ that the country has about 17 GW...
Vestas, the global leader in sustainable energy solutions, announces the appointment of Johan Helberg as Managing Director for Vestas Southern & Eastern Africa, effective February 2026. Johan...
South Africa’s transition toward renewable energy is reshaping the national landscape. Across the country, cranes, graders and concrete mixers are hard at work on wind and solar farms that will...
Global renewable-energy capacity increased by 15.5%, or 692 GW, year-on-year to 5 149 GW in 2025, intergovernmental organisation the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) has revealed. Its...
Industry organisation the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has launched its Wind Action Plan to accelerate wind energy deployment and strengthen energy resilience. GWEC calls for governments to...
The South Africa Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has announced that it has elected four new board members at its 2026 AGM, held on February 26. SAWEA, in a media release, notes that Caroline Nhlane...
The Competition Commission has recommended to the Competition Tribunal that it approve the proposed transaction whereby Cennergi Holdings and Cennergi Services intend to acquire AESA and O&M...
The wind industry in South Africa will generate up to 35 700 new jobs by 2030, paving the way for new careers in wind, says national skilling initiative Just Energy Transition Skilling for...
Renewable-energy developer Seriti Green on November 26 officially handed over the Vunumoya Main Transmission Station (MTS) to State-owned power utility Eskom. The infrastructure will now become an...
Renewable-energy developer Seriti Green on November 26 officially handed over the Vunumoya Main Transmission Station (MTS) to State-owned power utility Eskom. The infrastructure will now become an...
In a milestone achievement for South Africa’s renewable energy sector, Concor has taken full control of the Balance of Plant (BoP) scope on the TotalEnergies Renewables De Aar 2 South Wind Energy...
ZX Lidars has announced the global release of its ZX 300e light detection and ranging (Lidar) unit which has obtained the world’s first 21 m to 200 m IEC classification with validated standard...
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