Lyra Energy reaches financial close on 255 MW Thakadu solar project
Media Lyra Energy reaches financial close on 255 MW Thakadu solar project By aidan • On 6 March 2026 Lyra Energy reaches financial close on 255 MW Thakadu solar project, construction of first phase to begin Lyra Energy has achieved financial close on its 255 MW Thakadu solar power project in South Africa, marking a […]
Lyra Energy secures significant private sector offtake for its Thakadu solar power plant
Uncategorised Elementor #366 By aidan • On 16 February 2026 Lyra Energy is excited to announce the signing of 3 power purchase agreements (PPAs) for its upcoming Thakadu Solar Power Plant. With majority of offtake covered, Thakadu is set to become one of the country’s most significant private-sector solar projects. The agreements signal strong and […]
Trade, Carbon, and Power
Media Trade, Carbon, and Power By aidan • On 6 February 2026 Why South Africa’s Energy Transition Requires Credible Market Participants – Liesel Kassier, Senior Business Development Manager South Africa’s energy transition has entered a decisive phase. The question is no longer whether new capacity will be built, but how effectively it is integrated into […]
Lyra Energy Trading secures electricity trading licence from NERSA
Media Lyra Energy Trading secures electricity trading licence from NERSA By aidan • On 9 September 2025 Lyra Energy Trading has been awarded its electricity trading licence by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Lyra Energy Trading is the trading division of Lyra Energy, a South African integrated electricity aggregator, enabling access to […]
Carbon tax policy signals shift in climate, energy landscape
Media Carbon tax policy signals shift in climate, energy landscape By aidan • On 22 May 2025 With South Africa’s revamped carbon tax policy due to come into effect in 2026, the country’s climate and energy landscapes are expected to undergo a decisive shift, says renewable-energy firm Scatec. With stricter emissions thresholds and an expanded scope for carbon offsets, […]
Partner News: Stanlib and Scatec completes the Kalkbult, Linde, and Dreunberg transaction
Media Partner News: Stanlib and Scatec completes the Kalkbult, Linde, and Dreunberg transaction By aidan • On 22 December 2024 Scatec and Stanlib have closed the second and final phase of the previously announced sale of parts of its ownership in the Kalkbult, Linde and Dreunberg solar power plants to Greenstreet 1 Proprietary Limited, a […]
Lyra Energy – a partnership poised to change South Africa’s energy landscape
Media Lyra Energy – a partnership poised to change South Africa’s energy landscape By aidan • On 18 February 2024 Scatec, Standard Bank and Stanlib have combined their global expertise to establish a new renewable energy platform that offers uniquely low-risk, flexible commercial proposition to the private sector in South Africa. The partners each boast […]