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BLADE PAINTING TO PROTECT PRIORITY BIRD SPECIES
July 2025, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm has taken a further step in its efforts to protect priority bird species through the introduction of turbine blade painting—a recognised mitigation strategy to reduce bird collisions. By painting one blade per selected turbine, the initiative aims to reduce strikes, particularly among vulnerable species such
FEMALE FARMER ENTERS COMMERCIAL MARKET
July 2025, Boshof Solar Power. Having previously been recognised in a national programme for her role as a female emerging farmer, Hertzogville’s Maria Tswayi is now taking the next step towards entering the commercial food market. This progress is supported by an infrastructure funding initiative designed to address key barriers facing small-scale farmers. The support
SMME BOOSTED THROUGH SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT
July 2025, Aries Solar Power. A Kenhardt-based small business is playing a key role in strengthening local economic resilience by helping as many as 20 community enterprises become business-compliant and ready to seize new opportunities. Through its commitment to inclusive local development, Aries Solar Power is ensuring that the economic benefits of the solar plant
TRAINING INITIATIVE CELEBRATES ITS FIRST GRADUATES
June 2025, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. Two local female electricians have graduated as certified Wind Turbine Service Technicians, as part of Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm’s inaugural programme to help increase the number of young people skilled in this field and support the expanding renewable energy industry. Developed and facilitated by the South African Renewable Energy
DREAM TO STUDY LAW BECOMES A REALITY
June 2025, Boshof Solar Power. More than a decade after finishing high school, Boshof local Bernice Tshiamo Segopolo (30) is realising her dream of pursuing a career in law, having recently been awarded a community bursary by Boshof Solar Power. Her successful application was supported by a collaborative effort between the solar plant and the
MOHLATLEGO BUILDS RENEWABLE ENERGY SKILLS
June 2025, Soutpan Solar Power. Mohlatlego Leshaba (35), from Indermark village near Bochum, is an intern at Soutpan Solar Power, applying her N4–N6 electrical engineering qualifications and passion for science. Working at the solar plant near her home, she is gaining valuable hands-on experience in the renewable energy sector. Drawn to the field of solar
INTERNS GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE AT NORTHERN CAPE SOLAR PLANTS
June 2025, Droogfontein Solar Power and De Aar Solar Power South Africa’s renewable energy sector continues to create valuable opportunities for young professionals, providing real-world experience and developing the technical skills needed to strengthen the country’s energy workforce. The Globeleq South Africa Internship Programme is one such initiative, offering recent graduates the chance to work
INTERNS GAIN GROUND IN RENEWABLE ENERGY
June 2025, De Aar Solar Power. As the renewable energy sector continues to grow, so too does the need for skilled professionals with practical, on-the-ground experience. Sipho Masinga (35), is one such individual currently advancing his career through the Globeleq South Africa Internship Programme at De Aar Solar Power – gaining hands-on experience in the
RIVIERSONDEREND LOCAL GRADUATES
June 2025, Klipheuwel Wind Farm. Benefiting from a sector-specific skills development programme aimed at growing the country’s pool of young wind turbine technicians, Bonga Kosani (33), from Riviersonderend, has graduated as one of this year’s successful trainees. Having completed his training at Klipheuwel Wind Farm in Caledon, following the 2-month workplace experiential component of the
LOCAL SUPPORT BOOSTS YOUTH BUSINESS
May 2025, Klipheuwel Wind Farm. A development initiative in the Western Cape’s Theewaterskloof Municipality is gaining momentum thanks to increased support from Klipheuwel Wind Farm, which has committed additional funding to expand skills development for young entrepreneurs and small businesses. Now in its tenth year, the Biggest Deal Plus programme equips unemployed youth with vital
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