The 147 MW Karusa wind farm is now connected to the national grid and is geared up to produce more than 500 GWh of renewal energy annually. The power is generated via Vestas V136-4.2MW turbines, the largest on the African continent to date. The...
We are currently facing a global evolution of professional work. With the rise of the 4th Industrial Revolution, and the buzz around the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Big Data, there are still many professionals...
Unveiled by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 25 July 2022, South Africa’s latest energy action plan provides a more immediate response to the country’s power crisis and opens the door for widespread private sector participation. “What was great about...
Endress+Hauser’s smart instrumentation combined with digital solutions create efficient, compliant water and wastewater (W/WW) treatment plants. The water industry has undergone enormous changes in the past 20 years. It used to be the...
As building developers and owners face growing expectations from customers to combat the risks associated with global warming, the number of companies portraying themselves as committed to the protection of the environment is rapidly increasing....
A new chapter has unfolded in the earthmoving equipment industry where two giants in the sector are cooperating to supply a thriving wheel loader brand and keep up with demand. Due to the keen pricing, low operating costs and extreme reliability of...
United National Conference on Trade and Development says Africa’s untapped export of $31 billion can be achieved if Africa implements partial tariff liberalisation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) Agreement over the next five...
Hydropower, or hydroelectric power is a form of renewable energy that uses the power of moving water to generate electricity. The LARGEST source of renewable energy in the world Approximately 71% of all of the renewable electricity...
South Africa’s water finance account has been in the red for years and the numbers are staggering: R898 billion is needed to fund the National Water and Sanitation Masterplan (NW&SMP). Alarmingly, we are adding to that total daily, as the...
The Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement division within the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has the difficult task of curbing water transgressions and safeguarding all water resources while still encouraging development. Kirsten Kelly...
