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Building a pool of stem learners in the Eastern Cape through a holiday programme
Learners across two schools in the Bedford and Adelaide communities are getting ready to attend vacation learning sessions at the end of the term, to…
Empowering learners for future careers in STEM
In an effort to develop skills in Maths, Science, Technology, and English (STEM) and stimulate learner uptake, educators across three local schools within the Khai…
Security skills training benefits youth
Youth in Prieska and the surrounding communities have been empowered by a security skills training programme, equipping them for the many employment opportunities this field…
Multimedia skills development programme empowers youth
Sue-Relle Maasdorp, a talented 21-year-old from the small town of Aggeneys, has been awarded first place after completing a multimedia skills development programme designed to…
BTE renewables strives for diversity and inclusion
For the third year running, BTE Renewables has qualified as a Standard Bank Top Gender Empowered organisation, testament to the company’s dedication to organisational diversity and inclusion.
Empowering education and communities through nutritional support programme
A small Bedford business owner, Bulelwa Ntetho is growing her catering company and upskilling others, with the help of a local enterprise development programme.
Local enterprise fueling economic growth
Khai-Ma Textile and Trading, a 100% black woman-owned enterprise in Pella, is expanding into new markets to boost local economy and secure its future as a sustainable SMME.
Local SMME’s triumph gives hope to community
One of Bredasdorp’s favourite takeaway shops, RS Take Away, known for its famous beef/pork ribs across this friendly Overberg town, is a recent beneficiary of a small business development programme, aimed at fostering the growth and success of micro-enterprises within the local communities.
Empowering communities through education
With an unwavering commitment to education and community development, Pofadder-born Jeremy Prins embodies the spirit and essence of the community he serves, in his role as Social Performance Coordinator for Konkoonsies II Solar.
Bringing warmth and care to differently abled in Prieska
In the collective spirit of support and compassion, local stakeholders teamed up with the local solar power plant to bring smiles and comfort to a group of differently abled individuals on Mandela Day this year, in Prieska.
Actis to sell BTE Renewables to Engie and Meridiam
Actis has agreed to sell 100% of BTE Renewables to Engie and Meridiam. On completion, Engie will acquire the South African portfolio and team while Meridiam will acquire the Kenyan portfolio and team.
Near perfect health and safety milestone achieved
A strong safety culture is at the heart of achieving industry-leading performance in Health and Safety, with what is recognised as a ‘near perfect’ rating…
Highlights and challenges in ESG demonstrate industry leadership
BTE Renewables has released its second annual Sustainability Report, highlighting its Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) performance in 2022 and progress on its strategic sustainability…
UK British High Commissioner and US Ambassador visit Kipeto wind farm
The UK British High Commissioner to Kenya, Jane Marriott, visited the Kipeto Energy PLC (Kipeto) wind farm in Kajiado County, Kenya, on Monday 27th February….
Recognition for demonstrating leadership in the biodiversity sphere
BTE Renewables has been recognised by South Africa’s wind industry for the leading role that it has forged in the area of biodiversity and conservation….
Strategic partnership supports biodiversity
Excelsior Wind Energy Facility has a firm commitment to industry-leading biodiversity and environmental management programmes. As part of this, they have partnered with the Overberg…
BTE Renewables congratulates Makwana on appointment as Eskom board chair
Mr Mpho Makwana, has yesterday with immediate effect resigned as a member of BTE Renewables’ board of directors, following his appointment by the Minister of…
Skills transfer programme upskills youth and boosts economy
Having identified a niche skills gap in rural communities across the three Cape provinces relating to photography and videography, a youth development programme has been…
Bredasdorp Business Hub helps local SMME’s to get training and become sustainable
In partnership with the Cape Agulhas Municipality, Excelsior Wind Energy Facility has provided funding and support to the Bredasdorp community’s business hub to breathe new…
BTE Renewables acquires Sonnedix South Africa
BTE Renewables has confirmed its acquisition of Sonnedix Solar South Africa, which owns a 60% interest in Mulilo Sonnedix Prieska PV (RF) (PTY) LTD. The…
Boesmanland school boarding house refurbishment supports better learning
A high-impact refurbishment of Boesmanland High School’s boarding house, Huis Eksteen, has augmented its accommodation capacity by more than 20% and rendered the previously dilapidated…
BTE Renewables releases first annual sustainability report
BTE Renewables announced today the release of its first annual Sustainability Report, highlighting its sustainability and ESG performance in 2021 and progress on its sustainability…
Board appointment to support the drive of sustainable energy transition
BTE Renewables has announced the appointment of Rosalind Kainyah MBE to its executive board. With 30 years of international, senior management, executive and board level…
A lifetime of learning: Working towards national and global development goals
BTE Renewables, with a footprint of clean energy projects across three provinces in South Africa and across the border into Kenya, has taken a strategic…
Kipeto wind farm enters into innovative loan agreement to fund biodiversity
BTE Renewables (BTE), which is an Actis company, alongside Craftskills Limited and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) have arranged a pioneering loan agreement for the Kipeto…
Bursary to support tertiary studies for communities across three provinces
Aimed at providing access to tertiary education for learners in beneficiary rural populations, BTE Renewables (‘BTE’) and Thebe Investment Corporation (‘TIC’), through their renewable energy…
100MW Kipeto wind power completed in Kenya
Pan-African developer BTE Renewables and Kenyan-owned renewable developer Craftskills, today announced that Kipeto Energy Plc has completed the Kipeto wind farm (“Kipeto”), located in Kajiado…
BTE Renewables completes its fourth SA project in ten months
BTE Renewables has announced the completion of all four of its renewable energy projects in South Africa, with the latest project having come on stream in the Eastern Cape.
BTE Renewables pioneer’s avifauna zero loss programme
March 2021, Swellendam, Western Cape Working in collaboration with conservation organisations, BTE Renewables’s Excelsior Wind Energy Facility, in the Western Cape, is pioneering the wind…
Eastern Cape wind farms collaborate to support healthcare
The current health pandemic has highlighted the reality that if the healthcare services, in the rural Eastern Cape, are to meet the needs of communities,…
100MW Kipeto wind power project joins national grid
Kipeto Energy Plc (“KEP”), today announced it has connected Kipeto wind farm to the national grid and will start generating power in the next week….
BTE Renewables ends 2020 on a high note
Pan-African renewable power producer company, BTE Renewables, backed by leading emerging market investor Actis, has announced the official operations of its Excelsior Wind Energy Facility…
Another wind farm connects as part of BTE Renewables’s mega-project portfolio
Golden Valley Wind Energy Facility is South Africa’s latest wind farm to connect to the country’s national grid. As part of the government’s most recent…
Two large-scale solar plants begin feeding green power to the national grid
Two utility-scale solar plants in the Northern Cape, Aggeneys Solar and Konkoonsies II Solar, have commenced commercial operations, adding a collective 132MW to South Africa’s…
Excelsior wind farm heads towards commercial operations
BTE Renewables has announced that its 33MW Excelsior Wind Energy Facility, in the Western Cape, is now connected to the country’s national power grid, having…
Aggeneys solar kicks off with the mayoral support
Aggeneys Solar has announced the commencement of its 20-year commercial operations period, a proudly Northern Cape solar facility. It is not surprising that this solar-abundant…
