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Global Giants Vie for South Africa’s $23 Billion Grid Modernization Initiative

South Africa’s R440-billion grid expansion program has drawn bids from Adani Power, Chinese state-owned enterprises, and European energy firms. The ambitious project aims to add 14,000 km of transmission lines to support the country’s renewable energy transition. Seventeen international consortia have entered pre-qualification for the landmark infrastructure initiative.

Major International Players Compete for Grid Contracts

South Africa’s massive R440-billion transmission grid expansion has attracted competitive interest from global energy developers, according to reports from the Independent Power Producer Office. Sources indicate that companies owned by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and several Chinese state-owned enterprises are among seventeen bidders seeking to participate in the continent’s most ambitious energy infrastructure project.

by Nathan Cole
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Global Renewable Energy Shift Accelerates as China Emerges as Key Player, Experts Analyze

Renewable energy has overtaken coal as the world’s primary electricity source, with China emerging as an unexpected leader in the green transition. Meanwhile, the 2025 Nobel Prize in physics recognizes groundbreaking quantum experiments that paved the way for modern quantum computing technology.

Renewable Energy Milestone Reached Globally

Renewable energy has reportedly surpassed coal to become the world’s largest source of electricity generation, according to recent analysis featured on BBC Inside Science. This significant shift in global energy markets comes as nations worldwide accelerate their transition toward cleaner power sources, with China emerging as an unexpected leader despite its reputation as a major coal consumer.

by Nathan Cole