South Africa is the digital hub of the continent, with a mobile-first economy and a growing role as a landing point for connectivity and cloud infrastructure.
Its persistent power constraints have made energy and grid resilience central concerns, even as global cloud providers expand local capacity. South African stories often touch energy and networking.
FIC buys a 1.15 GW Texas solar-plus-storage platform, Plentify and Deye plan a 2.7 GWh VPP in South Africa, MaxSolar picks Sungrow for 125 MWh in Germany, and Eku Energy acquires a 600 MWh UK battery project.
The crude oil tanker Troy, the largest ship to use Durban's Prince Edward Graving Dock in more than ten years, arrived on 30 July 2026, highlighting the port's ongoing modernisation and increased traffic from Red Sea diversions.
Florion, a new energy intelligence business co-founded by veteran advisor Robert Futter, has launched in South Africa to help companies manage risks and seize opportunities amid rapid market changes.
Cinergy Mobile Power introduces smart, clean mobile energy systems for South Africa's film and live events industries, replacing diesel generators with battery-powered, zero-emission alternatives.