[WATCH]: At the commencement of commercial operations at the Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility in Bethal, Mpumalanga, President @CyrilRamaphosa said the success of South Africa's just energy transition will be measured by the opportunities it creates for communities.
The President welcomed the project's contribution to job creation, skills development and women's economic empowerment, saying investment in renewable energy must strengthen local economies and ensure surrounding communities share in its benefits.
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WATCH | President Cyril Ramaphosa says: "Today we are seeing the real coming into fruition, the pledges and commitments that have been made." He was speaking on the sidelines of the launch of a 155MW wind energy facility.
Mpumalanga’s coal belt is embracing a new energy future. The Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility has officially begun commercial operations in Bethal.
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President @CyrilRamaphosa welcomed Seriti Green's R10 billion investment commitment at the 6th South Africa Investment Conference, reaffirming investor confidence in South Africa's renewable energy sector and economic future.
Today's commencement of commercial operations at the Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility demonstrates how investment commitments are being translated into infrastructure that strengthens energy security, creates jobs and drives inclusive economic growth.
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Seriti Green’s Social and Economic Development has pledged to align its programmes with the Mpumalanga government priorities. Through their Agri for Change programme, Seriti provides emerging agricultural entrepreneurs with technical expertise, business development skills, and enhanced market access.#MPSOPA2026 #GovZaUpdate Premier @Mandla_Ndl
President Ruto’s Mt Kenya Development Tour – Day Two
Meru County:
- Laid foundation for new Huduma Centre in Maua
- Launched Maua Sewerage line - to benefit 13,000+ people.
- Laid foundation for Maua Modern Market;
- Commissioned Kibiru Beef Feedlot - to boost livestock for local/export markets in Tigania West
- Issued 10,800 title deeds, enabling residents to benefit from the Sh40 billion Meru Energy Park, which will provide financial returns through land use.
- Commissioned Nkuene Electricity Sub-Station in South Imenti
- Over 20,000 households will benefit from 375+ electricity projects underway in Buuri, Central Imenti, Igembe Central, Igembe North, Igembe South, North Imenti, Tigania East, and Tigania West.
Kirinyaga County:
- Commissioned Artificial Insemination Centre in Mwea
- Laid foundation for Sh310M Kagio Market - to host 750 traders, and an ICT hub.
- Launched Sh500M Last Mile Connectivity Programme to connect 6,200 households to electricity.
Happy to be opening up new supply chain routes in SA for renewables. Important to ensure more ports are renewables ready for the growth to come. @_sawea@energycouncilsa
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#SAIC2023 | "Today we have seen investment pledges across a range of sectors. They include the R1 billion investment by Turkey’s Menar Group in thermal coal mining in Mpumalanga, Seriti Group’s R4,5 billion investment in a wind energy project in Mpumalanga." - President Ramaphosa
Still in energy, the following pledges have been made: Chariot and Total eren from France: R800 million Unigreen: R1.35 billion
Seriti Green: R4.5 billion
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“We are aiming through the Investment Conference to generate at least R1.2 trillion in new investments over the next 5 years.”
President @CyrilRamaphosa
16 April 2018
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@EngNewsZA@TerenceCreamer@Windlab @SeritiResources Putting our best foot forward in trying to create a Just Energy Transition that leverages the current and focuses on the future. Seriti is taking a big step forward in ensuring our prosperous future in RSA. Look forward to the partnership with Seriti, Standard Bank, RMB & Ntiso.
The R892m deal means Seriti will take a 51% interest in Windlab Africa, which is overseeing 3.5GW of renewable energy projects 🔒 https://t.co/2mN1htS1BN
Seriti says R892m Windlab deal is ‘significant landmark’ in transition from coal to energy business #energytransition@TerenceCreamer@Windlab @SeritiResources
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