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Generation RE-New | Meet the Future at @Goldwind_Global South Africa
South Africa's energy transition will require a wide range of skills—from engineering and operations to environmental planning and sustainable development.
Today we're spotlighting Kwakhanya Malahle and Thobeka Angel Duba, participants in the 2026 Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP) hosted by Goldwind South Africa.
Kwakhanya is gaining exposure to wind energy technologies and operations, while Thobeka is exploring how renewable energy can support environmental stewardship and sustainable development.
Together, they represent the next generation of professionals helping to build South Africa's renewable energy future.
Thank you to Goldwind South Africa for investing in emerging talent and to @ewseta for supporting the WIIP.
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Friday Wind Systems Insight | REIPPPP and the Future of Wind Energy in South Africa
Since 2011, REIPPPP has transformed South Africa’s electricity sector:
12,831 MW procured
136 projects awarded
40 wind projects
R239 billion in private investment
88,000 job years created
70% reduction in wind and solar tariffs
Wind has been one of REIPPPP’s greatest success stories, with more than 4 GW procured. But recent bid windows exposed a key constraint: grid capacity. No wind projects were awarded in BW6 and BW7 due to transmission limitations.
Policy unlocks investment. Infrastructure enables delivery.
What reforms are most critical to unlock South Africa’s next phase of wind energy growth?
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⚡ The future of South Africa's energy transition is already taking shape.
As part of our #GenerationRENew campaign, we're proud to introduce three participants in the 2026 Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP), hosted by @ENERTRAG South Africa.
This year's cohort reflects the diverse skills needed to support a growing renewable energy sector:
⚡ Andrea Taylor – Chemical Engineering Graduate
⚡ Kaylee Van Der Bergh – International Relations & Sociology Graduate
⚡ Kelly Ntando Ncube – BCom Honours (Marketing) Graduate
⚡ Lutho Gqebenya - Internal Auditing Graduate
Together, they represent the engineers, policymakers, communicators, finance professionals and future leaders who will help drive South Africa's renewable energy sector forward.
Implemented by SAWEA and supported by EWSETA, the WIIP creates meaningful pathways for young professionals to gain industry experience while helping to build the workforce needed for the energy transition.
Thank you to ENERTRAG South Africa for investing in emerging talent and providing valuable workplace learning opportunities.
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📢 @WindAcAfrica 2026 has a new schedule!
The dates may have shifted, but the research, innovation and collaboration shaping the future of wind energy remain firmly on course.
📍 5 October | Site VisitsGain first-hand insights into South Africa's wind energy industry through curated site visits.
📍 6–7 October | Conference ProgrammeJoin technical presentations, research discussions and industry conversations focused on innovation, renewable energy integration and sustainable development.
Held alongside @WINDABA_ZA Conference & Exhibition 2026, WindAc Africa brings together researchers, academics, students and industry professionals from across Africa.
📧 Have questions, research to submit, or are interested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact Tshiamo@sawea.co.za.
#SAWEA #LeadingWithWind #WindEnergyAdvocacy #WIndWorks
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Project Development Standing Committee | Building Tomorrow's Wind Energy Projects
Every successful wind energy project begins with strong planning and development. Join the SAWEA Project Development Standing Committee on 11 June 2026 as industry professionals discuss the key factors that influence project success, including grid access, environmental permitting, regulatory approvals, financing considerations and project readiness.
11 June 2026
10:00 – 12:00
📍 Johannesburg: #ViGo Offices
📍 Cape Town: @VoltaliaSA Offices
Guest Speaker:
Abulele Adams – @CSIR
Abulele is an Environmental Scientist at CSIR, contributing to South Africa's Wind & Solar PV SEA, Electricity Grid Infrastructure SEA and SKA SEA. She holds an MSc in Geography (#NMU) and is pursuing a PhD at @StellenboschUni on balancing renewable energy, biodiversity and social acceptance. A former President of IAIA South Africa and current Board Director of the International Association for Impact Assessment, she brings extensive expertise in environmental planning and sustainable development.
As South Africa expands its renewable energy capacity, collaboration across the project development ecosystem remains essential to unlocking new opportunities and strengthening the future project pipeline.
#SAWEA #LeadingWithWind #WindEnergyAdvocacy #WindWorks #ProjectDevelopment
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Impofu North Reaches Commercial Operation
A major milestone for South Africa's renewable energy sector as Impofu North, the first project within the 330MW Impofu Wind Farm cluster, officially reaches commercial operation.
Developed by @enelgreenpower, the project will supply renewable electricity to @SasolSA and @airliquidegroup through one of South Africa's pioneering large-scale commercial and industrial wind energy PPAs.
Once fully operational, the Impofu Wind Farm will generate approximately 1,260 GWh of clean electricity annually, power the equivalent of 384,000 households, and support industrial decarbonisation while strengthening energy security.
Projects like Impofu demonstrate the growing role of wind energy in driving investment, competitiveness and South Africa's energy transition.
To read more, click on the link below:
enelgreenpower.com/our-proje…
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Introducing Generation RE-New: From Emerging Talent to Industry Leadership
A just energy transition is not only about transforming how South Africa generates electricity. It is about creating opportunities for people.
This Youth Month, SAWEA will showcase the young people entering, growing and leading within South Africa's renewable energy sector, while highlighting the partnerships, skills development initiatives and industry investment helping to build the workforce needed for the transition.
Follow #GenerationRENew as we share the stories of interns, young professionals and emerging leaders, and spotlight the organisations helping to create pathways into renewable energy careers.
#YouthMonth #JustEnergyTransition #SAWEAYouth
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We are excited that our CEO Chris Campbell will contribute to the important discussions being facilitated through the @_sawea Project Implementation Standing Committee, which brings together industry professionals tomorrow to discuss SA's energy future!
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Project Implementation Standing Committee | Building the Foundations for Renewable Energy Growth
Delivering successful wind energy projects requires effective planning, logistics, regulatory compliance and collaboration across the value chain.
Join the SAWEA Project Implementation Standing Committee on 9 June 2026 as industry professionals come together to discuss key project delivery challenges and opportunities, including EPC risks, transportation and logistics, permitting requirements, local content development and emerging technologies.
9 June 2026
10:00 – 12:00
📍 Johannesburg: @Arup Offices
📍 Cape Town: @TNEIServices Group Offices
Guest Speakers:
Dr Andrew Shaw - @follow_transnet
As Chief Strategy & Planning Officer at Transnet, Dr Andrew Shaw leads long-term transport and logistics strategy. With experience spanning Transnet and @PwC Africa, he has advised on infrastructure investment, project finance, transport reform and major logistics projects across Africa.
Christopher Campbell Pr. Eng - #CESA
Christopher Campbell, CEO of CESA and a respected engineering leader with 40 years of experience, Chris has held leadership roles across Transnet, consulting engineering and manufacturing. A former President of ECSA and global engineering representative, he continues to shape South Africa's built environment sector.
As South Africa expands its renewable energy capacity, strong project implementation will be critical to delivering projects safely, efficiently and on schedule.
#SAWEA #LeadingWithWind #WindEnergyAdvocacy #WindWorks #ProjectImplementation
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Project Implementation Standing Committee | Building the Foundations for Renewable Energy Growth
Delivering successful wind energy projects requires effective planning, logistics, regulatory compliance and collaboration across the value chain.
Join the SAWEA Project Implementation Standing Committee on 9 June 2026 as industry professionals come together to discuss key project delivery challenges and opportunities, including EPC risks, transportation and logistics, permitting requirements, local content development and emerging technologies.
9 June 2026
10:00 – 12:00
📍 Johannesburg: @Arup Offices
📍 Cape Town: @TNEIServices Group Offices
Guest Speakers:
Dr Andrew Shaw - @follow_transnet
As Chief Strategy & Planning Officer at Transnet, Dr Andrew Shaw leads long-term transport and logistics strategy. With experience spanning Transnet and @PwC Africa, he has advised on infrastructure investment, project finance, transport reform and major logistics projects across Africa.
Christopher Campbell Pr. Eng - #CESA
Christopher Campbell, CEO of CESA and a respected engineering leader with 40 years of experience, Chris has held leadership roles across Transnet, consulting engineering and manufacturing. A former President of ECSA and global engineering representative, he continues to shape South Africa's built environment sector.
As South Africa expands its renewable energy capacity, strong project implementation will be critical to delivering projects safely, efficiently and on schedule.
#SAWEA #LeadingWithWind #WindEnergyAdvocacy #WindWorks #ProjectImplementation
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Juliana Kainga appointed @GWECGlobalWind Africa WindPower (AWP) Director
GWEC has announced the appointment of Juliana Kainga as Director of GWEC Africa and the Africa WindPower (AWP) platform.
With more than 15 years of experience in renewable energy development, investment and project finance, Kainga will lead efforts to accelerate wind energy deployment and unlock investment opportunities across Africa.
She succeeds Wangari Muchiri, whose leadership helped grow Africa's installed wind capacity from 6 GW to 10 GW over the past five years.
Read more: gwec.net/news/juliana-kainga…
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Friday Wind Systems Insight | Understanding South Africa’s Generation Portfolio
As of Oct 2024, South Africa had 53.9 GW of installed capacity:
Coal: 72%
Wind: 6.4%
But installed capacity is not the same as energy delivered. South Africa’s wind fleet has generated:
- Generated more than 74,256 GWh of clean electricity
- Produced enough energy to power approximately 22 million households
- Delivered 62% of all renewable energy supplied to the grid in 2024
Wind offers:
- Zero fuel costs
- Minimal water use
- No combustion emissions
- Strong alignment with evening peak demand
- Complementarity with solar PV
Coal remains central to the current system, but wind is already demonstrating its strategic value.
How should South Africa balance reliability, affordability and sustainability in its evolving energy mix?
#SAWEA #LeadingWithWind #WindEnergyAdvocacy #WindWorks
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World Environment Day 2026
Inspired by nature. For the climate. For the Future.
Nature is the foundation of climate resilience and our shared future.
Wind energy is a clean source of electricity that helps us protect the environment by reducing emissions and building a more sustainable energy system.
Wind energy is helping South Africa reduce dependence on fossil fuels, strengthen energy security, create jobs and promote a just energy transition.
On this World Environment Day, SAWEA reiterates that nature is non-negotiable, it is at the heart of the future we are building together.
#SAWEA #LeadingWithWind #WindWorks #WindEnergyAdvocacy #WorldEnvironmentDay
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energyDRIVE Mpumalanga 2026 | Welcomes @Goldwind_Global Africa as Diamond Sponsor
SAWEA is proud to welcome Goldwind Africa as the Diamond Sponsor of energyDRIVE Mpumalanga 2026.
From 27 July to 7 August 2026, energyDRIVE will bring renewable energy directly into schools across Mpumalanga, inspiring learners through STEM education, clean energy awareness and future career opportunities.
Thank you to Goldwind Africa for supporting the development of South Africa's future energy workforce and helping us empower the next generation of renewable energy leaders.
Interested in sponsoring or partnering with the programme? Contact Agnes Lekula at Agnes@sawea.co.za
#SAWEA #LeadingWithWind #WindEnergyAdvocacy #WindWorks #energyDRIVE #Mpumalanga
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Social Impact Standing Committee | Creating Lasting Impact Beyond the Megawatts
Renewable energy is about more than generating electricity. It is about creating opportunities, supporting communities and driving inclusive growth.
Meeting Details
📅 4 June 2026
⏰ 10:00 – 12:00
📍 Hybrid Meeting
🏢 In-person venues: #Mattla Offices (Johannesburg) | #MainstreamPower Offices (Cape Town)
Guest Speakers:
Dr Anthony Gewer
Senior Programme Manager: Economic Inclusion, #NBI
With 26 years of experience in skills development, youth employment and labour market transitions, Dr Anthony Gewer leads NBI's work to strengthen South Africa's skills ecosystem in support of the green economy and a Just Transition. He holds a PhD in Education Policy focused on vocational education and school-to-work transitions.
Hubert Mathebula
Deputy Director: Radio Astronomy Projects, @dstigovza
Hubert Mathebula leads policy, strategy and coordination efforts for major initiatives including the SKA and African Radio Astronomy Programme. He plays a key role in advancing partnerships that maximise the scientific, innovation and socioeconomic benefits of large-scale infrastructure projects across South Africa.
Join us as we discuss skills development, transformation, community impact and the role of renewable energy in delivering a Just Energy Transition for South Africa.
#SAWEA #LeadingWithWind #WindEnergyAdvocacy #WindWorks #SocialImpact
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Market Development Standing Committee | Strengthening South Africa's Wind Energy Market
The growth of South Africa's wind energy sector depends on strong markets, supportive policies and industry collaboration.
Join the SAWEA Market Development Standing Committee as industry leaders and stakeholders discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of wind energy.
2 June 2026
10:00 – 12:00
📍 Johannesburg: @ENERTRAG Offices
📍 Cape Town: OWC (ABL Group)
Guest Speakers:
Dr Rendani Mamphiswana – Artemis Group
Innovation strategist, policy research consultant and engineering leader specialising in innovation policy, industrialisation and emerging technologies.
Dr Davies Tsikayi – @witsbschool’s Africa Energy Leadership Centre
Energy specialist and certified PLEXOS modeller with extensive experience in energy planning, market modelling and electricity roadmap development.
Discussion topics include:
✔ Market development and growth
✔ Policy and regulatory priorities
✔ Industry competitiveness
✔ Investment opportunities
✔ Long-term sector sustainability
We encourage all SAWEA members to join the discussion, share their insights and help shape the future of South Africa's wind energy market.
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Friday Wind Systems Insight | Understanding South Africa’s Evolving Wind Energy Market Structure
South Africa's wind energy market has evolved far beyond public procurement alone. Today, private PPAs, wheeling arrangements, wholesale electricity trading and emerging green hydrogen opportunities are creating a more diverse and competitive energy ecosystem. As the market grows, transmission infrastructure, grid access and regulatory certainty are becoming just as important as generation capacity itself.
With developments such as third-party wheeling and the future implementation of SAWEM, the way electricity is generated, traded and delivered is rapidly changing.
What do you believe will have the biggest impact on accelerating South Africa's energy transition: grid expansion, market reform, or increased renewable energy procurement?
Explore the latest 2025 wind energy market results, statistics and sector intelligence in the MIR SAWEA Wind Energy Market Intelligence Report and gain valuable insights into the future of renewable energy in South Africa: sawea.org.za/sites/default/f…
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SAWEA Board Announcement | Welcoming Mark Tanton to the SAWEA Board
SAWEA is pleased to welcome Mark Tanton as the newly elected SAWEA Board Member following the election process concluded on 26 May 2026.
As CEO and Co-founder of @RedCapEnergy, Mark brings valuable industry expertise and strategic insight that will support SAWEA’s continued work in advancing South Africa’s wind energy sector.
We congratulate him on his appointment and look forward to his contribution to the association and the broader renewable energy industry.
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Grid and Renewable Energy Expansion Must Move Together
As South Africa advances its energy transition, renewable energy growth and grid expansion must progress in parallel.
Speaking at @EnlitAfrica 2026, Beth O'Connor of @JuwiAfrica Renewable Energy highlighted the importance of transmission infrastructure, policy certainty and coordinated planning to unlock investment and connect future wind and solar projects.
With many renewable energy resources located in grid-constrained regions, grid readiness is becoming a key factor in the country's energy future.
Read more:
engineeringnews.co.za/articl…
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Renewable Energy Market Matures as Grid and Cost Pressures Rise in 2026
South Africa’s renewable energy sector is evolving rapidly. While strong wind and solar resources remain essential, grid access, transmission capacity and market reforms are increasingly shaping investment and project development.
As wheeling frameworks expand and preparations for SAWEM continue, new opportunities are emerging for renewable energy procurement. However, grid constraints, transmission limitations and rising costs remain key challenges.
The future of the sector will depend on expanding transmission infrastructure, unlocking grid capacity and enabling efficient market mechanisms.
Read the full article below:
cbn.co.za/industry-news/rene…
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