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BURSARY PROGRAMME EMPOWERING DREAMS
February 2024, Aries Solar Power. Bursary programmes are making a positive impact in Kenhardt, Northern Cape, helping students chase their dreams. One such programme demonstrates that access to education funding is more than just about tertiary qualifications; it brings communities together, and supports aspirations. Bursaries show students in this area that their dreams and educational
GLOBELEQ COMPLETES $37 MILLION RESTRUCTURING
January 2024. Globeleq, the leading independent power company in Africa, announces that it has completed a US$37 million (ZAR682 million) senior debt restructuring of its 11MW Aries Solar (“Aries”) and 11MW Konkoonsies Solar (“Konkoonsies”) plants in the Northern Cape of South Africa. Globeleq previously completed debt restructuring of the Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm and the
NURTURING AGRICULTURAL TALENT
January 2024, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. As the 2024 school year begins, Jeandre Plaatjies from Humansdorp and Muhammed Davids from the Patensie community are embarking on their journey to realize their passion for a future career in agriculture. Supported by a dedicated local agricultural bursary programme, they are commencing Grade 8 at Marlow Agricultural High
EMPOWERING NORTHERN CAPE EDUCATORS
January 2024, De Aar Solar Power. Armancha Mitchell, a dedicated educator in training from De Aar, is entering her third year of studies for a Bachelor of Education, Intermediate Phase. Born and raised in De Aar, Armancha’s commitment to uplifting her community through education is evident in her role as a Maths Coach and her
CARING FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN TIMES OF GRIEF
December 2023, De Aar Solar Power. In an unconventional career move, Theresa Greef (40), a De Aar resident, found her calling as a funeral director, a role usually less explored by women. However, her empathy and detail-oriented approach make her a perfect fit for this unique profession, aligning with skills found in social work, nursing,
THORNHILL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT BENEFITS MANY
November 2023, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. As part of a comprehensive developmental programme, focused on the upliftment of the Thornhill community, a 100% black women-owned SMME has been receiving support and funding from Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. MMB Sewing Project, a name derived from the owners’ surnames, was started by three very passionate women from
SWARTBERG SCHOOL ROUNDS OFF ENERGYDRIVE
November 2023, Klipheuwel Wind Farm. Almost three weeks after the EnergyDrive departed from the Mother City, it has returned to the Western Cape, after visiting 21 schools across the three Cape provinces, with a final stop-over at Swartberg High School. This educational endeavour established by the renewable energy industry, aims to engage, educate, and inspire
GROWING APPRECIATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
November 2023, Boshof Solar Power. Enviro Wise Clubs have launched at local schools in the towns of Boshof and Hertzogville, as part of an overarching Climate Change Awareness Programme. This public-private-partnership programme sees the South African National Biodiversity Institute’s (SANBI) Free State National Botanical Gardens and Boshof Solar Power supporting this learner programme, with the
ECD PRACTITIONERS GRADUATE
30 October 2023, De Aar Solar Power. A recent graduation event acknowledged a significant assembly of Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners, marking one of the largest cohorts in both the Northern Cape and Free State Provinces. This underscores the persistent dedication to enhancing education in the region. Distinguished participants from the Department of Education, Sol
LEADING THE WAY IN CONSERVATION EFFORTS
October 2023, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm is proud to announce a conservation initiative aimed at safeguarding the endangered Black Harrier raptor, one of Southern Africa’s scarcest endemic birds of prey. With a global population of about 1,000 mature breeding birds, the Black Harrier has faced a decline in recent years. The
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