Middle East / Africa
Country summary: South Africa
| Current deals: | 2 |
| Licensing articles: | 33 |
| Completed deals: | 40 |
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South Africa - recent news
| 06 Mar 26 |
Lyra Energy reaches financial close and starts construction of 255 MW solar power plant Scatec’s joint venture in South Africa, Lyra Energy, has reached financial close and is starting construction of the 255 MW Thakadu solar power plant. |
| 24 Feb 26 |
South Africa: Chariot reports that Etana Energy has signed up a further 150MWAC in sole offtake from the Orkney 219MWDC solar photovoltaic project AIM-listed Chariot, the Africa focused energy company, reports that Etana Energy, the South African electricity trading platform in which Chariot’s subsidiary, Chariot Generation and Trading, holds an economic interest of 34%, has signed up a further 150MWAC in sole offtake from the Orkney 219MWDC solar photovoltaic project which has now reached financial close. |
| 23 Feb 26 |
South Africa: Sasol announces operating and financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2025 Sasol has released its operating and financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2025 (H1 FY26). Despite challenging macro-economic conditions, the company is progressing delivery on its strategic objectives. |
| 16 Feb 26 |
South Africa: Lyra Energy secures private sector offtake for a 255 MW solar power plant Scatec’s joint venture renewable energy platform in South Africa, Lyra Energy (Lyra), has signed power purchase agreements (PPA) with three top tier commercial and industrial offtakers for a large portion of a 255 MW solar power plant (Thakadu). |
| 15 Dec 25 |
South Africa: Chariot completes significant financing for South African wind projects AIM-listed Chariot, the Africa focused energy group, is pleased to confirm that it has completed a significant financing and a strategic equity partnership primarily to fund its investment in two wind generation projects, Zen and Bergriver, in South Africa, which have just reached financial close. |
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