South Africa is experiencing an energy crisis that requires the public and private sectors, along with households to work together. Fundamental to this is embracing innovative technology that provides more efficient ways of managing the country’s...
The exploration of alternative energy sources and projects has been all the ‘buzz’ again, particularly in response to challenges Eskom continues to face and the looming reality of further loadshedding across the country, as we head into the winter...
Around 80 delegates, including representatives of 13 African countries, gathered in Nairobi recently to explore the feasibility of establishing the Africa Geothermal Centre of Excellence (AGCE). The centre would enhance the continent’s...
By Kevin Norris, consulting solutions architect and Dave Smith, renewable energy expert Given the current power challenges in South Africa, as well as a growing trend toward solutions for sustainable electricity, solar technology as a source of...
The Executive Mayor of Mogale City, Cllr Koketso Seerane today tabled a R2.5 billion budget for the 2015/2016 financial year. The municipality will spend R6 million on relocation of Tudor Shaft informal settlement and a further R27 million in the...
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has officially launched the innovative 2.5 kW hydrogen fuel cell power generator prototype unit at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). The generator demonstrates South Africa’s innovative...
Giles Parkinson writes on reneweconomy.com.au that the failure of support systems in Australia means that South Africa now leads with solar projects and Australia follows. “It is ironic that in the same week that the ambitious AUD1.2-billion (R10.9...
Nigeria, as reported last week, is on a drive to reform its energy sector. When this happens, the country’s GDP is expected to overtake South Africa in 2014 according to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. Nigeria currently earns US$235...
