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  Kruger National Park is advancing its sustainability goals through a renewable energy partnership that covers the equivalent of more than 25% of its annual electricity consumption Kruger National Park Secures 25% Green Energy Supply SKUKUZA, 9 October 2026 — South Africa's Kruger National Park has taken a significant step towards cleaner electricity after SANParks announced a renewable energy partnership with Ampli Energy, a collaboration between Discovery Green and Sasol. The agreement, announced on 8 October, provides renewable electricity equivalent to more than 25% of the park's annual electricity consumption. The initiative forms part of efforts to reduce the environmental impact of one of Africa's best-known conservation destinations. A Major Step Towards Cleaner Energy Kruger National Park is the largest electricity consumer within the South African National Parks system. According to the partnership announcement, the park accounts for approximately 70% of SANParks...

arge-scale battery energy storage systems could play an important role in strengthening South Africa's electricity supply as the government prioritises new energy infrastructure   South Africa Prioritises Battery Storage and Gas Power JOHANNESBURG, 9 October 2026 — South Africa is moving ahead with plans to strengthen its electricity system by prioritising large-scale battery storage and gas-fired power generation projects. The announcement, reported by Reuters on 7 October, forms part of the government's broader strategy to improve energy security, modernise electricity infrastructure and support economic activity. The plan includes 9.6 gigawatts (GW) of planned battery storage and gas-to-power capacity, although the announcement does not mean that all this capacity is already operational. Government Focuses on Energy Security South Africa has faced longstanding challenges in its electricity sector, including ageing infrastructure, generation constraints and the need for addit...