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To understand the role of a legal counsel department at a renewable energy company, Lehlogonolo Mohlala, Senior Legal Advisor/Associate at ENERTRAG South Africa, shares her insights. Her views extend to the legal department having to keep up-to-date with legal developments and the latest technology developments in the green energy sector. Q&A: Q1: Why would you suggest more legal professionals consider a career in the renewable energy industry / look to specialise in the industry? Lehlogonolo: Through the Integrated Resource Plan,…

As reported in the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) World Energy Transition Outlook 2022, the renewable energy sector will provide over 38 million jobs, with an addition 74.2 million in energy transition related sectors. However, despite the significance of the sector’s employment influence, gender gaps persist across the globe, with South Africa being no exception. “If our country is to join the global energy transition to keep the 1.5 degree climate target within reach, as well as meet our energy…

As our country grapples with ongoing power cuts and the threat of a dark winter becomes a likely reality, energy specialists continue to work on possible solutions to deliver more power as quickly as possible.  The hurdles are endless, and although solar and wind power plants can be built in a fraction of the time, when compared to thermal power, currently the grid itself doesn’t have the capacity to bring power from where it’s generated to where it’s needed. Accepting…

As the energy transition will transform the way we relate and produce power, our country not only needs to address and reskill the current workforce, but it also needs to involve and help educate children about renewable energy. In support of this, ENERTRAG South Africa, a forerunner in the development of renewable energy projects in the Mpumalanga Province, has partnered with WindEurope to translate the well-loved ‘Let the Wind Blow’ children’s book for children in this region. The book is…

Having pioneered the installation of meteorological measurement masts (met masts) at various locations to assess the wind data in Mpumalanga, almost immediately upon setting up offices in South Africa five years ago, ENERTRAG South Africa’s strategy has been to prove that wind resources in this region, are economically viable. The purpose was not to solely retain a foothold in this traditionally thermal-powered region, but to de-risk the province for wind development for all Independent Power Producers. As the transformation of…

As renewable energy Independent Power Producers (IPPs) begin expanding their footprint into areas that offer ‘increasingly scarce’ grid availability, the Mpumalanga Province is featuring near the top of the list. Deploying renewable power in this area facilitates faster power distribution and hence it is becoming a priority area for green investment, thereby increasing the country’s clean energy portfolio. Having entered the local renewable energy market in 2017, ENERTRAG South Africa recognised this Province’s development potential. Deciding on a bold approach,…

ENERTRAG South Africa is in the process of installing a wind measurement mast near the Hendrina Power Station located in the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality in Mpumalanga. The measurement mast, which will collect a minimum of 12 months of meteorological data is the first step of developing a large, utility-scale wind farm in the area. The wind farm will provide jobs and industrialization potential to help ease the effects of ramping down the coal-fired Hendrina Power Station. Hendrina has a total capacity of 2,000 MW…